Spurs are looking to arrest an alarming run of form and alleviate the pressure on Thomas Frank when they welcome Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday.
Tottenham are still carrying the emotional baggage from last month's bruising 4-1 defeat to neighbours Arsenal, and their struggles on home turf haven't helped as 10 league losses at their own ground in a single year paints a worrying picture. Their most recent outing, a 2-2 draw at St James' Park, did little to ease the pressure.
Brentford, on the other hand, look to be trending upward. Despite a narrow 2-1 setback against Brighton, they responded in style by sweeping aside Burnley 3-1. Now sitting comfortably in the top half, the Bees, who also fell 2-0 to Arsenal earlier this week, will be eager to pile even more misery on a fragile Spurs side.
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Spurs vs. Brentford prediction: Who will win?
Brentford and Spurs have a habit of serving up goal-filled encounters, but Tottenham's achilles' heel remains their sluggish openings and vulnerability from dead-ball situations.
Yes, Spurs have edged the last two league meetings on their own turf, but this one feels ripe for an upset. With Thiago leading the line, Brentford have the tools to do real damage, making an away victory more likely outcome.
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Head-to-Head Record: Tottenham vs. Brentford
- Brentford's record against Tottenham in the Premier League makes grim reading for Bees fans, just one win from nine meetings, with three draws and five defeats rounding out the tally.
- The most recent showdown didn’t favour them either. Spurs edged a 2-1 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium back in February, claiming all three points in a tight, hard-fought encounter.
Tottenham vs. Brentford: Form Guide
Tottenham – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Newcastle 2-2 Tottenham (Premier League)
- Tottenham 1-2 Fulham (Premier League)
- PSG 5-3 Tottenham (Champions League)
- Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham (Premier League)
- Tottenham 2-2 Man United (Premier League)
Brentford – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Arsenal 2-0 Brentford (Premier League)
- Brentford 3-1 Burnley (Premier League)
- Brighton 2-1 Brentford (Premier League)
- Brentford 3-1 Newcastle (Premier League)
- Crystal Palace 2-0 Brentford (Premier League)
Tottenham vs. Brentford Score Prediction
Tottenham are clearly a side short on belief. Their attacking edge has all but vanished, reflected in a worryingly low expected-goals output (16th best) and a general lack of spark in the final third.
With Dejan Kulusevski still sidelined and Dominic Solanke unavailable, Spurs have looked one-dimensional and flat going forward.
Brentford, meanwhile, under Keith Andrews, play with energy, intent and a far more direct approach. It won't necessarily be plain sailing, but the Bees look well-placed to win.
Our Score Prediction: Tottenham 1-2 Brentford (12/1 with Bet365)
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Tottenham vs. Brentford Team News, Injury Latest
Tottenham Team News
Brentford head into the clash with a relatively clean bill of health, aside from the long-term absences of Fabio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo. Up front, Igor Thiago continues to be the beating heart of their attack, firing in seven league goals across his last six outings.
Brentford Team News
- Tottenham, meanwhile, remain without Dejan Kulusevski as he continues his recovery, and Yves Bissouma is also still sidelined.
- On the plus side, Cristian Romero returned from suspension at Newcastle and scored a stunning overhead kick to rescue a point for Spurs.
Tottenham vs. Brentford Lineups: Predicted starting XI's
This is how the two sides are expected to lineup at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Kudus and Richarlison flanking Kolo Muani in a tough to predict front three for the hosts.
Tottenham predicted lineup to play Brentford
(4-2-3-1) Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie — Sarr, Bentancur — Kudus, Lucas Bergvall, Richarlison — Kolo Muani
Brentford predicted lineup to play Tottenham
(5-2-1-2) Kelleher — Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Ajer, Henry — Yarmoliuk, Henderson — Damsgaard — Ouattara, Thiago
Tottenham vs. Brentford Odds
- Tottenham to Win: 5/4 with Ladbrokes
- Brentford to Win: 21/10 with Bet365
- Draw: 5/2 with AK Bets
Bet Builder Tips: Tottenham vs. Brentford
Our bet builder tip for Tottenham vs. Brentford is for the Bees' Double Chance (win or draw), total goals over 2.5, Both Teams To Score (BTTS) and Igor Thiago to score anytime. That was available for 9/2 on Bet365 at the time of writing.
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How to watch: Tottenham vs. Brentford Live stream, TV channel
Here's all the key information on how to watch Tottenham vs. Brentford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- Date: Saturday, December 6
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Time: 3:00 p.m. GMT
- TV/Stream: N/A
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