Match Preview for Brentford v Tottenham
Thomas Frank returns to familiar surroundings on New Year’s Day as he leads Tottenham to the Gtech Community Stadium to face his former club Brentford in the Premier League.
Tottenham were comfortable winners when the sides met in North London earlier this month, but a far sterner test awaits in West London, where Brentford have made a habit of producing high-scoring performances.
Spurs ended 2025 on a positive note with a narrow 1-0 away win over Crystal Palace, where teenager Archie Gray redeemed himself after a difficult previous outing by scoring the winning goal.
That strike made Gray the youngest English player to score a Premier League goal for Tottenham since Dele Alli, while also ending Spurs’ five-game winless run away from home.
The victory reaffirmed Tottenham’s strong away form, with only Arsenal and Aston Villa matching their total of 17 points on the road this season, although inconsistency has prevented Frank’s side from climbing into the top half.
Brentford, meanwhile, continue to defy pre-season expectations after climbing to within three points of the European places following an emphatic 4-1 win over Bournemouth.
That victory saw Kevin Schade become the first German player to score multiple Premier League hat-tricks, extending Brentford’s strong recent home run.
Team news for Brentford v Tottenham
Tottenham are hopeful that Lucas Bergvall will be fit after he was forced off with a groin issue against Crystal Palace, but several key players remain unavailable.
Xavi Simons is suspended, while Destiny Udogie, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke are sidelined through injury. Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma are away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Cristian Romero is available again following suspension and could return to the starting lineup, while Brennan Johnson’s involvement is uncertain amid reports of an agreed transfer away from the club.
Brentford are monitoring the fitness of Sepp van den Berg after the defender missed the win over Bournemouth with a knock.
Fabio Carvalho, Josh Dasilva and Antoni Milambo remain long-term absentees, while Dango Ouattara and Frank Onyeka are on international duty.
Igor Thiago is expected to continue in attack despite a five-game Premier League goal drought, having contributed an assist last time out.
Expected line-ups for Brentford v Tottenham
Brentford: Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Hickey; Yarmoliuk, Janelt; Lewis-Potter, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spance; Gray, Beat; Fat, Trust, Muani Collect; Richarlison
How to watch Brentford v Tottenham: TV channel, online stream
Kick-off on Thursday is at 20:00 GMT (15:00 ET / 12:00 PT), with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League
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The stats for Brentford v Tottenham
• Brentford have won four of their last five home Premier League matches
• Brentford have scored at least three goals in four of their last five home league wins
• Brentford have failed to keep a clean sheet in nine consecutive home league games
• Tottenham have collected 17 away points this season, joint-most in the league
• Tottenham have won two of their last three Premier League meetings with Brentford
• Brentford have never beaten Tottenham at home in the Premier League
• Both teams have scored in four of Brentford’s last five home league games
Prediction
Brentford
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Tottenham
Tottenham’s improved showing against Crystal Palace suggested progress, but their inconsistency remains a concern against a Brentford side that thrive in open, attacking matches at home.
The Bees’ defensive vulnerabilities should give Spurs opportunities, but Brentford’s scoring power at the Gtech Community Stadium points towards another entertaining contest that could lean either way.
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