Brentford vs Arsenal – Predicted lineup and team news

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·12. Februar 2026

Brentford vs Arsenal – Predicted lineup and team news

Brentford host Arsenal at the Gtech Community Stadium on Thursday night, seeking to maintain their surprise push for European football.

The Bees have moved into seventh place following a string of clinical performances under manager Keith Andrews. Brentford arrive in this London derby with high confidence after securing back-to-back wins over Aston Villa and Newcastle United. Notably, the home side has outperformed expectations this season, already completing a league double over Newcastle. A victory tonight would break a long winless run against the Gunners and significantly boost their hopes of a top-six finish.

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Keith Andrews manages a squad significantly thinned in the attacking areas. Notably, Kevin Schade is unavailable as he serves the second of a three-game ban for a straight red card received against Aston Villa. Consequently, Dango Ouattara is expected to keep his place after his match-winning heroics at St James’ Park. The Bees are also without Reiss Nelson, who is ineligible to play against his parent club.

Caoimhín Kelleher will start in goal behind a defensive unit likely featuring Nathan Collins and Sepp van den Berg. Keane Lewis-Potter has impressed in a versatile role on the left, while Vitaly Janelt and Mathias Jensen anchor the midfield. Igor Thiago spearheads the attack as the league’s second-highest scorer with 17 goals. Notably, Brentford boast the joint-best defence in the league over the last eight matchdays, conceding just seven goals.