01/01 Today’s Football Predictions: Brentford vs Arsenal + 9 more tips

Betting Predictions

When London rivals Brentford and Arsenal play the first Premier League match of 2025 on January 1 at the Gtech Community Stadium, fireworks should continue to fly after the New Year’s Eve festivities are over.

The Gunners easily defeated Ipswich Town on December 27, the same night the Bees and Brighton & Hove Albion shook hands on a boring draw, meaning that just one of the capital teams could take home three points in their final games of 2024.

Head-to-Head

In their last five head-to-head matches, Arsenal has defeated Brentford four times, demonstrating their superiority in recent years. In actuality, despite their six meetings thus far, Brentford has only triumphed once against Arsenal in the Premier League.

Team News

Saka had undergone surgery to address his severe hamstring injury, Arteta told reporters after Ipswich. However, he provided more encouraging news on Sterling, whose knee ailment is not as severe as initially thought.

However, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White are still recovering from serious knee issues and won’t be seen for some time, so the trip to Brentford is still anticipated to come too soon for the Chelsea player on loan.

To make room for the returned Gabriel Jesus, Arteta chose to start Martinelli in Saka’s place against Brentford. However, the Brazilian lost his temper the previous game and might be fired if the Gunners manager decides to add Thomas Partey to the midfield.

The same cannot be said for their hosts, who lost goalkeeper Mark Flekken to an injury in the first half and then Ben Mee was substituted late in the game. Arsenal, on the other hand, emerged from their victory over the Tractor Boys without any fresh issues.

Frank stated on Monday that Mee’s muscular issue would keep him out of action for a few weeks, although Flekken might be cleared to play; he did, however, express complete faith in Hakon Valdimarsson to step up if needed.

Igor Thiago (knee), Gustavo Nunes (back), Rico Henry (knee), Aaron Hickey (thigh), Josh Dasilva (knee), Kristoffer Ajer (ankle), and Ethan Pinnock (thigh) are undoubtedly out, although Sepp van den Berg (groin) and Mathias Jensen (thigh) are also expected to rejoin the team.

Odds by Betway

Probable Line-Up

Brentford XI:

Flekken; Roerslev, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Norgaard; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa

Arsenal XI:

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard

Verdict

Tip Arsenal to Win✅

Reason

Much may depend on how many stricken defenders Brentford can recover for this London derby, but even with a fully-strong rearguard, Frank’s men have been found wanting at the back all season long. As the Bees should still set up to attack Arsenal in a manner that Ipswich did not, expect Arteta’s men – who thrive in London derbies – to find plenty of joy in the final third and kick off 2025 with a three-point bang.

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Tip: Under 2.5 Goals❌

Reason

These two teams frequently play low-scoring games, and it’s hard to see that pattern changing. Arsenal will need to do better against the Bees after struggling in their victory against Ipswich Town.

 The Gunners need to win every game right now, and they’ll have enough to win another one.

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Today’s football predictions include a variety of popular betting markets, such as Betting Tips 1X2, Both Teams to Score, and Over 2.5 Predictions. Each prediction is carefully crafted, focusing on must-win teams and featuring accumulator tips and safe bets as the over 1.5 goals.

Our highlighted fixtures are selected from top-tier matches, with favorites boldly indicated to guide your choices. Remember, all betting should be approached with caution and responsibility. Happy betting!

1X2 Market

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• Portsmouth v Swansea❌
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BTTS

• QPR v Watford✅
• Millwall v Oxford❌
• Cardiff v Coventry✅
• Leeds v Blackburn✅
• Hull v Middlesbrough❌
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Kolade Daniel

Football Lover. All-round junkie of the beautiful game. Could be found watching football most of the time. If not he’s writing about them or making some punditry you don’t agree with. A certain bias for Arsenal and Santos FC.