Keith Andrews’ side are coming into the match on a wave of positive results. The victories over Newcastle (3:2) and Aston Villa (1:0) showed that Brentford knows how to punish stronger opponents, especially when given space for quick transitions from defense to attack. “Bees” work a lot without the ball, actively use the flanks and standards, and their energy often creates problems even for top clubs.

However, the home form of Yehor Yarmolyuk and company remains less convincing. The defeat by Nottingham Forest (0:2) once again exposed the problem — it is difficult for Brentford to control matches when the opponent imposes positional football and long stretches of possession. The team has already conceded 34 goals for the season, and against opponents who constantly press, defensive lines are often stretched, forcing the hosts to play deep and wait for counter-attacks.

Arsenal head to Brentford Community top of the Premier League and with renewed confidence. The victories over Sunderland (3:0), Chelsea (1:0) and the defeat of Leeds (4:0) became a clear confirmation of the stability of Mikel Arteta’s team. The “Gunners” again act compactly, competently cover the zones and almost do not allow the opponents to create moments.

Arsenal’s defense is the best in the league, conceding just 17 goals in 25 matches. It is this reliability that allows the team to act patiently, without panic, gradually shaking the opponent’s defense. On the road, the Londoners look particularly convincing, combining structured pressing with quick advancement through the center of the field. Even personnel losses such as the possible absences of Sac or Edegore do not reduce the overall quality of the game — Arsenal has learned to win systematically.