Brentford vs Arsenal: Premier League preview, predictions and bet builder tips

• Ladbrokes previews Brentford vs Arsenal in the Premier League

• Kai Havertz is tipped to score with Igor Thiago having a shot on target

• Over 10.5 corners are predicted with Arsenal winning the game

Arsenal's latest obstacle to overcome in their pursuit of the Premier League title is a potentially tricky visit to surprise European challengers Brentford.

The Gunners remain six points clear at the top of the Premier League but still have Manchester City breathing down their neck in their bid for a first title since 2004, after Pep Guardiola's men came from a goal behind to beat Liverpool and keep their hopes alive.

Brentford have exceeded expectations this season and are enjoying a particularly good run of form right now, emerging with victories from trips to both Aston Villa and Newcastle in their most recent games to take them to seventh in the top flight.

Read our in-depth preview ahead of a potential banana-skin game for the league leaders, including lineups, predictions and tips for your Brentford vs Arsenal bet builder.

• Fixture: Brentford vs Arsenal

• Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026

• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT

• Venue: Gtech Community Stadium

Our prediction: Brentford 0-2 Arsenal

Brentford

Our predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher / Kayode, Van den Berg, Ajer, Henry / Janelt, Henderson / Ouattara, Jensen, Lewis-Potter / Thiago

Arsenal

Our predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya / Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori / Havertz, Zubimendi, Rice / Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli

Kai Havertz's return to Arsenal's fold after a long-term injury has provided a timely boost at a crucial time of the season and he has hit the ground running so far.

The German has provided a goal contribution in three of his last four games across all competitions and should form part of the midfield alongside Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi again, with Martin Odegaard still a doubt. Add in the fact that Havertz has netted in each of his two Arsenal appearances against the Bees, and we think he looks a smart pick to score again in this game.

If it hadn't been for Erling Haaland, Igor Thiago would be running away with the Premier League Golden Boot after scoring his 17th of the season in the 3-2 win over Newcastle on Saturday night.

The 24-year-old is always a threat for the Bees and given their threat for some corners and long throws, we think the Brazilian will test Arsenal's defence with at least a shot on target.

The rise in set-pieces has been one of the stories of the Premier League season and, like it or not, these two are right at the very top when it comes to their utilisation of dead-ball situations.

That all points to plenty of corners in this game in what could be a real physical battle in West London. Our experts think over 10.5 is more than realistic.

Our final pick is for Arsenal to continue on their path towards the title by claiming a hard-earned victory at the Gtech Community Stadium.

The Gunners have faced plenty of tricky opponents in recent weeks, such as Sunderland last Saturday, and have generally found a way to win - which is usually a marker of champions. It won't be smooth sailing here either but we don't think Mikel Arteta's men will slip up here.

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