Brentford and Arsenal are set to clash in a Premier League fixture on February 12, 2026. The match will kick off at 10:00 PM at the Gtech Community Stadium, with head referee Tony Harrington officiating. This is a crucial game for both teams, who find themselves at different ends of the league table.
Arsenal currently leads the Premier League standings with 56 points from 25 matches. The 'Gunners' boast an impressive goal difference, having scored 49 goals and conceded only 17. The London club is in an excellent position in the title race, and a victory against Brentford would solidify their leadership, restoring their six-point advantage over closest rivals Manchester City.
Meanwhile, the hosts sit in seventh place with 39 points from the same number of games, having scored 39 goals and conceded 34. The 'Bees' are vying for a spot in European club competitions, and a potential upset against the league leaders would provide a significant boost to their ambitions.
Brentford comes into this match with mixed results from their last five outings, recording three wins and two losses. The 'Bees' secured two consecutive victories in their most recent games: a 3-2 win against Newcastle (on 07.02.2026) and a 1-0 away triumph over Aston Villa (on 01.02.2026). However, prior to that, the team suffered two defeats: 0-2 against Nottingham Forest (on 25.01.2026) and 0-2 against Chelsea (on 17.01.2026). In the FA Cup, Brentford defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 (on 10.01.2026).
Arsenal is in superb form, with four wins and just one loss in their last five matches. The 'Gunners' thrashed Sunderland 3-0 (on 07.02.2026), defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the Carabao Cup (on 03.02.2026), demolished Leeds 4-0 (on 31.01.2026), and overcame Kairat 3-2 in the Champions League (on 28.01.2026). Their sole defeat came against Manchester United, a 3-2 loss (on 25.01.2026).
In the last five encounters between the two teams, Arsenal holds a clear advantage with four wins and one draw. Their most recent meeting was on December 3, 2025, when the 'Gunners' secured a 2-0 home victory. Before that, on April 12, 2025, the two sides drew 1-1 at Arsenal's stadium. On January 1, 2025, the Londoners achieved a convincing 3-1 win at Brentford's ground. In March 2024, Arsenal again prevailed 2-1 at home, and in November 2023, the 'Gunners' won by a narrow 1-0 margin in their away fixture against the 'Bees'. The history of these clashes clearly demonstrates Arsenal's superiority.
The biggest blow for the London side is the uncertain fitness of captain Martin Ødegaard. The Norwegian missed the team's last two matches, and although he has resumed light training, Arteta admitted that a decision on his inclusion would be made at the last minute. Even more significant, however, will be the absence of Mikel Merino. The Spanish midfielder had just started to hit form but is now out for several months after foot surgery. Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka are also major doubts due to muscle problems.
Brentford manager Keith Andrews will be without the suspended Kevin Schade. Fabio Carvalho and Antony Milambo are sidelined for the rest of the season with ACL injuries. The good news is the return of Rico Henry, who is ready to start in defense.