Brentford vs Arsenal: Full +EV Analysis & Trading Plan
Premier League —Thursday, 12th February 2026 | 20:00 GMT
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Brentford vs Arsenal
Gtech Community Stadium — 20:00 GMT
What’s inside today’s analysis:
Full goals market breakdown
Asian Handicap assessment
Poisson scoreline distribution
Goal timing patterns and late-game opportunities
Trade-and-exit strategies
Market flags
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Key Metrics
Brentford (Home)
Arsenal (Away/Overall)
Goals Scored PG 1.75 3.83 (1.83 xG)
Goals Conceded PG 0.75 1.00 (1.05 xGA)
xG For 1.50 1.83
xG Against 1.41 1.05
BTTS % 25% 70%
Over 2.5 % 25% 83%
Clean Sheet % 50% 17%
Model vs Market: Goals Markets
BTTS Yes 1.80 55.6% 60-62% +5-7% ✅ Value
Over 2.5 1.80 55.6% 58-61% +4-6% ✅ Value
Over 3.5 3.00 33.3% 32-35% Fair Marginal
Under 2.5 2.01 49.8% 39-42% -8% ❌ Avoid
Note: Raw model edges downweighted for Premier League market efficiency
Why BTTS Yes stands out:
Brentford’s 25% BTTS rate at home looks anomalously low given their attacking output (1.75 goals/game). Arsenal’s 70% BTTS involvement away and their defensive vulnerability in the final 15 minutes (50% of goals conceded in 76-90’) creates a structural case for both teams finding the net.
First Half Analysis
FH Over 0.5 1.38 69.5% 73-76% +4-6% ✅ Value
FH Over 1.5 2.82 35.5% 32-36% Fair ⚠️
Marginal FH Under 0.5 3.15 30.5% 24-27% -4% ❌ Avoid
FH Over 0.5 @ 1.38 is our preferred first-half angle. Arsenal’s early-goal tendency (average first goal at 3 minutes in recent matches) combined with Brentford’s 80% Over 0.5 FH rate at home supports the selection.
FH Over 1.5 @ 2.82 looks tempting but carries higher variance.
Asian Handicap Assessment
Arsenal -0.5 1.65 58-60% +1-2% Marginal
Arsenal -1.0 2.15 35-38% -5% ❌ Avoid
Brentford +0.5 2.28 40-42% -3% ❌ Avoid
Brentford +1.0 1.68 62-65% +3-4% Fair
Assessment: No clear Asian Handicap value at current prices. The goals markets offer superior risk-adjusted returns for this fixture.
Poisson Scoreline Distribution
1-1 11.4% 11.4%
1-2 9.2% 20.6%
0-1 8.8% 29.4%
2-1 7.4% 36.8%
1-0 7.2% 44.0%
0-2 7.0% 51.0%
2-2 6.0% 57.0%
0-0 5.5% 62.5%
Most Likely Outcome: 1-1 draw (11.4%), followed by Arsenal 2-1 win (9.2%).
Arsenal Win Probability: ~58-60%
2+ Goals Combined Probability: ~94.5% (supports FH Over 0.5 and FT goals markets)
Goal Timing Analysis
Brentford (Home — Last 4)
Goals Scored / Goals Conceded
0-15 2
16-30 1
31-45 1
46-60 1
61-75 3 ⚡
76-90 2 ⚡ -
Pattern: Brentford’s late surge tendency — 50% of home goals scored in the 61-90 window.
Arsenal (Last 10)
0-15 5 3
16-30 4 1
31-45 3 1
46-60 5 2
61-75 5 0
76-90 4 5 🔥
Pattern: Arsenal concede 50% of their goals in the final 15 minutes. This is a significant vulnerability that aligns with Brentford’s late scoring strength.
Value Positions
✅ Primary Selection
BTTS Yes @ 1.80
Probability 60-62% Market
Implied 55.6%
Estimated Edge +5-7%
Stake 1.0 unit
Confidence ✅ Medium
Win if both teams score at least one goal.
Why This Works:
Arsenal’s 70% BTTS rate in recent matches
Brentford scoring 1.75 goals/game at home
Arsenal’s late defensive vulnerability (50% of goals conceded 76-90’)
Combined xG of ~2.90 suggests goals from both sides
✅ Secondary Selection
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.80
Model Probability 58-61%
Market Implied 55.6%
Estimated Edge +4-6%
Stake 1.0 unit
Confidence ✅ Medium
Win if 3 or more total goals.
⚠️ Assumption Flag: This selection is partially driven by Arsenal’s elevated attacking numbers. If their finishing regresses mid-match, we may need to manage the position in-play.
Fair Selection
FH Over 0.5 Goals @ 1.38
Model Probability 73-76%
Market Implied 69.5%
Estimated Edge +4-6%
Stake 0.5 units
Confidence Fair
Short odds but structurally sound. Arsenal’s early-goal tendency and Brentford’s first-half activity support. One again, waiting 15-20’ is the most optimal approach.
Trade-and-Exit Strategy
Pre-Match Entry
Back BTTS Yes @ 1.80 (1.0 unit)
Back Over 2.5 @ 1.80 (1.0 unit)
Scenario Management
If 1-0 or 0-1 at Half-Time:
BTTS position still live — hold
Over 2.5 odds will have shortened to ~1.40-1.50 — consider laying to remove liability or hold
If 1-1 at Half-Time:
BTTS already won
Over 2.5 in strong position — hold or remove liability with a lay at ~1.30
If 0-0 at Half-Time:
Both positions still live but under pressure
Over 2.5 odds drift , consider adding 0.5 units at improved price
BTTS odds drift , hold, late-goal alignment favours breakthrough
If 2-0 or 0-2 at Half-Time:
Over 2.5 in strong position
BTTS needs second-half goal from trailing team — hold given timing patterns
In-Play Strategy: Late Goal Trade
Setup
Arsenal concede 50% of their goals in the 76-90 window. Brentford score 50% of their home goals in the 61-90 window. This timing alignment creates a structural late-goal opportunity.
Trigger
Entry at 65-70’ if:
Score is 1-0 or 2-1 to Arsenal
Brentford pressing for equaliser
Over 2.5 / 3.5 (if not already settled) available at 1.80+
Execution
Market: Back Brentford Next Goal or BTTS Yes (if not settled)
Stake: 0.5 units
Target: Brentford equaliser in 76-90 window
Alternative: One-Goal-Margin Lay
If Arsenal leading 1-0 at 70’:
Lay Arsenal Win @ ~1.25-1.30 for 1.0 unit
Back Brentford Double Chance (X2) @ ~4.50 for 0.25 units as cover
Target: Brentford equaliser creates green book across all outcomes
Exit
Goal scored: Lay immediately for profit
85’ and still waiting: Cut position at 50% loss
Markets to Avoid
Arsenal -1.0 AH 2.15 Model shows 35-38% cover; poor value
Under 2.5 2.01 39-42% model vs 50% market — negative EV
Draw 3.96 Model sees 17% vs 25% implied — avoid
Brentford +0.5 2.28 40-42% cover rate; insufficient edge
Tonight’s Recommendations
BTTS Yes 1.80 +5-7% 1.0u Pre-match
Over 2.5 1.80 +4-6% 1.0u Pre-match
FH Over 0.5 1.38 +4-6% 0.5u Pre-match
Late Goal Trade Variable N/A 0.5u In-play (65’+)
Total Pre-Match Stake: 2.5 units
Average Edge: +5%
Final Summary
Primary: BTTS Yes @ 1.80 (+5-7% EV, 1.0 unit)
Secondary: Over 2.5 @ 1.80 (+4-6% EV, 1.0 unit)
Supporting: FH Over 0.5 @ 1.38 (+4-6% EV, 0.5 units)
In-Play: Late goal trade at 65’+ if Arsenal leading by one
This fixture profiles as high-scoring with structural alignment in the late-game window. The goals markets offer cleaner value than Asian Handicaps at current prices.
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Analysis powered by xGenius Poisson models with Bayesian priors. All edges are estimates against efficient Premier League markets.