Arsenal could face a real challenge on Saturday when they visit Gtech Community Stadium to face Brentford in a 2023-24 English Premier League London derby. The Gunners (8-3-1) are trying to keep pace at the top of the Premier League table, as they are one point behind reigning champions Manchester City. They are tied with Tottenham on points but are third based on goal differential. They went into the international break off a 3-1 victory against Burnley. Brentford (4-4-4) come into this Matchweek 13 battle off a 3-0 road loss to Liverpool and sit in 11th place.
Saturday's kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET in London. The Gunners are -145 favorites (risk $145 to win $100) in the latest Arsenal vs. Brentford odds. The Bees are +400 underdogs, a draw is priced at +270 and the over/under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before locking in your Arsenal vs. Brentford picks or Premier League predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including Euro qualifying (+6.30 units), the Champions League (+5.26 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), and the EFL Cup (+2.91), among others.
Now, Green has broken down Brentford vs. Arsenal from every angle and just revealed his picks and EPL predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Arsenal vs. Brentford:
- Brentford vs. Arsenal spread: Arsenal -0.5 (-140)
- Brentford vs. Arsenal over/under: 2.5 goals
- Brentford vs. Arsenal money line: Brentford +400, Arsenal -145, Draw +270
- Brentford: Have scored 10 goals over their past six EPL matches.
- Arsenal: Have scored in 18 of 19 overall matches this season.
- Brentford vs. Arsenal picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Arsenal
The Gunners are one of the of the league's best teams on both ends and come into this one at mostly full strength in attack. Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus are both expected to play, and with them alongside Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Gabriel Martinelli, the Arsenal attack is potent. Eddie Nketiah is the top scorer with five league goals, and Saka has four goals and four assists. Odegaard has three goals, and Leandro Trossard has two despite starting just three of his eight appearances.
Jesus, who has started four matches this season, had 11 goals and six assists in 25 games in 2022-23. He and Martinelli each have one goal, but the 22-year-old Martinelli had 15 last season. The Gunners have conceded 10 goals, tied for fewest in the league, and have scored 26, fifth-most. They are unbeaten in the past four meetings (3-1-0), with a 7-2 goal advantage. One of Brentford's goals was in the 93rd minute, and the other was by Ivan Toney, who is on a long-term suspension. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Brentford
With the exception of the loss to Liverpool, the Bees have been strong against some of the league's top teams. They opened the season with a 2-2 draw with Spurs and beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge last month. That was part of a three-game win streak that led into their trip to Anfield. They'll try to bounce back at home, where they have lost once in six matches (2-3-1) and have a 12-10 goal advantage. Just eight of Arsenal's 26 goals have come in road matches.
The Bees outshot the Gunners 18-10 overall and 4-3 on target in the League Cup meeting, despite holding just 40% possession. Brentford are dangerous on the counter-attack, and Bryan Mbeumo, Yoanne Wissa and Mathias Jensen are capable scorers. Mbeumo has six goals, tied for sixth in the league, and Wissa and Jensen have three apiece. The Gunners have a Champions League match on Wednesday and will need to be mindful of playing time for some key players. See which team to pick here.
How to make Brentford vs. Arsenal picks
Green has broken down the Premier League match from every possible angle. He is leaning Under on the goal total and has locked in two best bets, including a plus-money pay on a goal-scorer. He's sharing his Premier League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Brentford vs. Arsenal on Saturday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Arsenal vs. Brentford have all the value, all from the soccer expert who is profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.
