Brentford
VS
Tottenham Hotspur
Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur : England: Premier League
Match Preview & Analysis
Brentford Set to Host Tottenham Hotspur in Crucial Premier League Encounter
The New Year begins with an exciting Premier League fixture as Brentford welcomes Tottenham Hotspur to the Brentford Community Stadium on Thursday, January 1, 2026. With both teams aiming to improve their standings in the league, this match promises to be an intense and closely contested affair. Brentford, looking to bounce back from recent setbacks, will face a tough challenge against a Tottenham side that has shown resilience on the road. The stakes are high, and the match could have significant implications for both teams' seasons.
Match Details
- Competition: Premier League
- Venue: Brentford Community Stadium, London
- Kick-off: 20:00 UTC
- Referee: None
Current Form
Brentford's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their last few matches consisting of LWLDLWLWWLWLWLLDWW. This inconsistency has made it challenging for them to gain momentum and climb the league table. On the other hand, Tottenham Hotspur has had an eventful away run, with their recent form reading WWLWDDWLWLDLLDWLLW. Despite some setbacks, Tottenham has shown the ability to bounce back and secure crucial points on the road.Team News & Predicted Lineups
Brentford will be without several key players due to injuries and international duty. F. Carvalho, J. Dasilva, and A. Milambo are all sidelined with knee injuries, while F. Onyeka and D. Ouattara are away on international duty. S. van den Berg is also questionable due to a knock. Despite these setbacks, Brentford is expected to field a competitive XI. Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, will be missing Y. Bissouma, D. Kulusevski, J. Maddison, P. M. Sarr, X. Simons, D. Solanke, and D. Udogie due to a combination of injuries and international duty. L. Bergvall is also questionable due to an injury. Despite these absences, Tottenham has the depth to adapt and field a strong lineup.Head-to-Head
The last meeting between these two teams saw Tottenham emerge victorious, winning 2-0. This head-to-head history suggests that Tottenham may have an edge going into the match. However, Brentford will be determined to turn the tables and secure a crucial home win.Tactical Analysis
This match is likely to be characterized by Brentford's low block defense and Tottenham's reliance on wingplay to break down their opponents. Tottenham's wingers will need to be creative and precise in their deliveries to find gaps in Brentford's defense. Meanwhile, Brentford will focus on quick counter-attacks and set pieces to catch Tottenham off guard. The battle between these two approaches will be pivotal in determining the outcome of the match.Match Prediction
Based on recent form and the head-to-head history, the prediction is that Tottenham Hotspur will emerge as the winner. However, given the competitive nature of the Premier League, it's essential to consider the double chance: draw or Tottenham. The final score prediction is a closely contested 1-0 or 2-1 in favor of Tottenham, with Brentford pushing hard to secure a point or all three. Ultimately, the match will be an intense and entertaining affair, with both teams giving it their all to start the New Year on a positive note.Team Form
Brentford
LLDWW
Last 5: LLDWW
Tottenham Hotspur
DWLLW
Last 5: DWLLW
Head to Head
Last result: Tottenham 2 - 0 Brentford
Match Predictions
🏆 Winner: Tottenham (Win or draw)
⚽ Goals: -2.5
🎯 Advice: Double chance : draw or Tottenham