Arsenal Aim to Break Thursday Curse as Brentford Test Premier League Leaders

English Premier League  -  Brentford VS Arsenal
Match Time:13-02-2026 04:00 Friday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Arsenal travel to the Gtech Community Stadium to face Brentford in a London derby while sitting at the top of the Premier League table. Despite being unbeaten in their last 12 midweek league matches, their recent record specifically on Thursdays has been unusually poor. The Gunners have failed to win and have not even scored in their last three Thursday fixtures, giving them an odd streak to overcome.

Team Analysis:
Arsenal continued their strong run with a 3-0 win over Sunderland, maintaining a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League and recording four consecutive victories in all competitions. The Gunners have also tightened up defensively with three straight clean sheets and boast an impressive recent record in London derbies, including an eight-game unbeaten streak against Brentford. However, Brentford head into the clash in confident mood after notable away wins over Aston Villa and Newcastle, even though their home form has been far less convincing.

Player Situation:
Arsenal could again be without Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka for the London derby, while Max Dowman and Mikel Merino are confirmed absentees and Leandro Trossard is a fitness concern. Gabriel Martinelli and Viktor Gyokeres are expected to step in, with Gyokeres in particularly strong scoring form in recent weeks. Brentford also have selection issues, including suspensions and injuries, but Igor Thiago arrives in excellent form as the hosts try to maintain their momentum.

Result Prediction:
Brentford are unlikely to sit deep against Arsenal, especially after building confidence with two impressive victories. Their positive momentum could test Arsenal’s recent run of clean sheets and make for an open contest. Even so, Arsenal’s refreshed attack may have enough quality to take advantage of any defensive gaps and maintain their lead over Manchester City.

Predicted Result: Brentford 1-2 Arsenal.