Arsenal F.C. vs Brentford F.C. Stats: H2H, Results & Predictions

In the Arsenal-Brentford rivalry, surprises are rare. Arsenal have won 8 of the last 11 meetings, a dominance that makes their lone 2-0 defeat to Brentford back in August 2021 feel like a genuine anomaly. The two clubs meet again on February 12, 2026, at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Head-to-Head Matches: 11 · Arsenal Wins: 8 · Brentford Wins: 1 · Draws: 2 · Recent Result: Arsenal 2-0 Brentford (Dec 3, 2025)

Who won Arsenal vs. Brentford today?

The most recent verified result saw Arsenal defeat Brentford 2-0 on December 3, 2025 Sky Sports. Goals from Merino and Saka capped off a dominant display that kept Arsenal firmly in the Premier League title race. Earlier in 2025, the two sides had played out a 1-1 draw on April 12 11v11, with Brentford proving they can compete with Arsenal on their day.

Match report details

• Arsenal’s December 2025 victory was their third win in four Premier League meetings with Brentford since the Bees returned to the top flight
• The April 2025 draw saw Declan Rice pick up a yellow card in a competitive encounter

Key moments

• Merino and Saka both found the net in the December 3, 2025 fixture
• Arsenal had previously won 3-1 at Brentford on January 1, 2025 11v11, after conceding first

Has Brentford ever beaten Arsenal?

Brentford’s most famous recent victory over Arsenal came on August 13, 2021, when they ran out 2-0 winners in their first Premier League match after promotion Sports Mole. That result remains Brentford’s only win in 11 Premier League meetings between the sides—a stark reminder of Arsenal’s dominance in this fixture since the Bees’ return to the top flight.

Historical wins

• Brentford beat Arsenal 2-1 in League Division One on November 2, 1935, during an era when the Bees were genuinely competitive with their London rivals 11v11
• Brentford were unbeaten in their first seven league meetings with Arsenal from 1935-1938 Sports Mole

Notable results like 2-0 in 2021

• The August 2021 match was Brentford’s Premier League debut against Arsenal and remains their only victory in this era
• Brentford have failed to beat Arsenal in any of their subsequent 10 Premier League meetings

What are Arsenal vs Brentford head-to-head stats?

Across all competitive meetings, Arsenal hold a commanding 11-6 advantage with 7 draws from 24 matches Sports Mole. The Gunners have scored 19 goals to Brentford’s 8 in their 11 Premier League encounters since the Bees’ return, reflecting Arsenal’s clear superiority in recent decades.

All-time record

• Arsenal: 11 wins
• Brentford: 6 wins
• Draws: 7

Wins, draws, goals

• Since 2018, Arsenal won 8 of 11 games against Brentford, with Brentford managing just 1 victory AiScore
• Brentford have scored 9 goals across their last 12 meetings with Arsenal, while Arsenal have netted 20 SoccerPunter

What were Arsenal vs Brentford last 5 matches?

The last five meetings have predominantly gone Arsenal’s way, with the Gunners winning four and drawing one. Brentford’s only victory came in August 2021, with their most recent meeting ending in a 2-0 Arsenal win on December 3, 2025 Sky Sports.

Recent encounters

• December 3, 2025: Arsenal 2-0 Brentford (Premier League)
• April 12, 2025: Arsenal 1-1 Brentford (Premier League)
• January 1, 2025: Brentford 1-3 Arsenal (Premier League)
• November 25, 2023: Arsenal 3-1 Brentford (Premier League)
• September 2022: Arsenal 3-0 Brentford (Premier League, Nwaneri debut)

Scores and dates

• The September 2022 match saw Ethan Nwaneri become the youngest-ever Premier League player Sports Mole
• Arsenal’s 3-0 September 2022 win remains Brentford’s heaviest defeat in recent meetings

What is the prediction for Arsenal vs Brentford?

For the February 12, 2026 fixture at the Gtech Community Stadium, Arsenal enter as clear favorites. CBS Sports lists the Gunners at -155 on the moneyline, implying roughly a 61% win probability Fox Sports. Statistical models at Forebet project a 2-1 Arsenal victory for this encounter.

Odds and factors

• Arsenal favored at -155 moneyline for February 12 match CBS Sports
• Arsenal have a 61.2% chance to win per moneyline odds Fox Sports
• Over 2.5 goals predicted for the fixture Fox Sports

Is Arsenal favored?

• Arsenal have won 17 of 24 matches as favorites this season Fox Sports
• Brentford have a 40% win ratio in their last five home games BettingExpert
• Brentford form WWLLW contrasts with Arsenal’s WWWWL in recent league fixtures RotoWire

Head-to-Head Historical Comparison

Two eras define this London derby: Brentford’s competitive period in the 1930s and Arsenal’s dominance since the Bees’ 2021 Premier League return.

The pattern across 24 competitive matches shows Arsenal’s dominance accelerating since their 2021 Premier League return. Fourteen matches in that span alone produced 8 Arsenal wins against just 1 Brentford victory.

Notable Matches Timeline

Eight key dates across more than a century of meetings reveal Arsenal’s rise from occasional victor to dominant force.

Eight key dates, one consistent finding: Arsenal have won 3+ goals in four of their last five victories over Brentford.

What the managers say

Two quotes frame the narrative heading into this fixture.

“We must ignore the outside noise and focus on our football.”

— Declan Rice (Arsenal midfielder, via team sources)

“We showed against Arsenal that on our day we can compete with anyone.”

— Thomas Frank (Brentford manager, post-August 2021 match)

Rice’s comments reflect Arsenal’s title-race mentality, while Frank’s statement references Brentford’s rare moment of glory in this fixture.

For Brentford supporters, the February 12 fixture offers a chance to witness history repeat itself—though the numbers suggest Arsenal will walk away with all three points. For Arsenal fans, a victory keeps the pressure on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table, with the Gunners’ superior goal difference potentially proving decisive come May.

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