Brentford F.C. vs Arsenal F.C. Stats: Head-to-Head & Predictions

When Brentford welcomed Arsenal for their first-ever Premier League home match in August 2021, few gave the newly promoted side much of a chance. That afternoon ended with a 2-0 win for the Bees — their only victory over the Gunners in 11 top-flight meetings.

Head-to-head record: Brentford 1 win, Arsenal 8 wins, 2 draws (11 total matches) ·
Latest meeting: Arsenal 2-0 Brentford (3 Dec 2025) ·
Arsenal possession (latest match): 61.9% ·
Shots on goal (latest match): Arsenal 7, Brentford 1 ·
Brentford possession (latest match): 38.1%

The head-to-head record varies by source and competition.

Five key facts capture the overall shape of the rivalry.

Have Brentford ever beaten Arsenal?

Yes, but only once in Premier League history. That win came on 13 August 2021, the opening weekend of the 2021‑22 season, when Brentford ran out 2‑0 winners in their first‑ever top‑flight home match (FotMob, a live football data provider).

Brentford’s only win: 2-0 on 13 August 2021

• Sergi Canos opened the scoring in the 22nd minute.
• An own goal from Arsenal extended the lead just before half‑time.
• The match was Brentford’s first ever in the Premier League (Sports Mole, a UK sports news outlet).

Overall head-to-head record

Across all competitions, the two clubs have met 24 times, with Arsenal winning 11, Brentford 6, and 7 draws (11v11, a football history database). In Premier League fixtures alone, FotMob puts the tally at Arsenal 8 wins, Brentford 1, and 2 draws. The 11v11 historical site, which includes meetings back to 1902, records 10 Arsenal victories, 6 wins for Brentford, and 6 draws (11v11).

Who scored in Arsenal vs. Brentford?

Goal scorers in recent matches

Four different players have found the net in the last three meetings. In the 1‑1 draw on 18 February 2023, Leandro Trossard scored for Arsenal (Sofascore). The most recent match on 3 December 2025 saw Mikel Merino and an own goal secure a 2‑0 Arsenal win.

2021 match: Sergi Canos and an own goal

In that historic 2‑0 win, Sergi Canos, a former Arsenal academy graduate, scored the opener. The second goal came via a deflection off an Arsenal defender (Sports Mole).

Who is likely to win between Arsenal and Brentford?

Current form analysis

Arsenal enter the fixture as league leaders with strong possession stats (averaging near 60% this season), while Brentford are a mid‑table side but dangerous at home (Sofascore, a live match statistics platform).

Head-to-head stats

• Arsenal have won all four of the last Premier League meetings at the Emirates.
• Brentford have drawn twice at home: 1‑1 in 2023 and 1‑1 in February 2026 (FotMob).

Expert predictions from CBS Sports

CBS Sports analysts predict an Arsenal win, citing the Gunners’ possession dominance and recent attacking form (CBS Sports, a major sports media outlet). The betting market agrees: Arsenal are priced at 1.50, a draw at 4.50, and a Brentford win at 7.00.

“Arsenal’s ability to control games through possession makes them overwhelming favourites, but Brentford’s set‑piece threat means the scoreline could stay tight.”

CBS Sports match analyst

When did Arsenal last win a trophy?

Arsenal’s last trophy: 2020 FA Cup

Mikel Arteta led Arsenal to the FA Cup title in 2020, beating Chelsea 2‑1 in the final (Sports Mole).

Current trophy drought context

Arsenal have not won the Premier League since the 2003‑04 Invincibles season. The drought, now the longest in the club’s modern era, adds pressure to every league match — especially against a side that once embarrassed them on opening day.

Who broke Arsenal 49 games unbeaten?

Manchester United ended the streak in 2004

On 24 October 2004, Manchester United defeated Arsenal 2‑0 at Old Trafford, ending the longest unbeaten run in Premier League history at 49 matches (Sports Mole).

The ‘Battle of the Buffet’

The match is infamous for a post‑match tunnel incident where pizza was thrown — an event that has become known as the “Battle of the Buffet”.

The implication: this defeat ended an iconic run but also highlighted the intense rivalry between the two clubs.

Timeline

Six meetings across three decades, with Arsenal’s dominance tempered by one shocking upset.

• 13 Aug 2021 – Brentford 2-0 Arsenal (Brentford’s first PL home match and first win vs Arsenal) – Sports Mole
• 18 Feb 2023 – Arsenal 1-1 Brentford (draw at Emirates Stadium) – Sofascore
• 3 Dec 2025 – Arsenal 2-0 Brentford (Arsenal extend head‑to‑head dominance) – FotMob
• 12 Feb 2026 – Brentford 1-1 Arsenal (Keane Lewis-Potter vs Noni Madueke) – Sofascore

What we know and what remains unclear

These confirmed facts and open questions frame the ongoing narrative of the rivalry.

Expert perspective

“We have to ignore the noise from outside. There’s a long way to go in the title race, and every game is a final.”

Declan Rice, Arsenal midfielder, after the 1-1 draw with Brentford (per Flashscore)

“Brentford’s set‑piece threat is real — they scored twice from corners against us last season. We’ll need to be focused.”

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, speaking ahead of the 2025 meeting (per Arsenal.com)

The implication: for Arsenal, each game against Brentford is a test of mental resilience — a side that once stunned them and now consistently makes them work for points. For Brentford, the goal is clear: turn draws into wins and build on the 2021 upset.

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Fans looking for deeper context can explore more detailed head-to-head statistics covering every meeting since Brentford’s return to the Premier League.

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