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Match preview for Brentford vs Tottenham
Thomas Frank returns to familiar surroundings on New Year’s Day as he leads Tottenham at the Gtech Community Stadium to face his former club Brentford in Premier League.
Tottenham were comfortable winners when the two sides met in north London earlier this month, but a tougher 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 winner.
That strike made Gray the youngest English player to score in the Premier League for Tottenham since Dele Alli, while also ending Spurs’ five-game winless run.
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, continued 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 made Kevin Shead the first German player to score multiple Premier League hat-tricks, extending Brentford’s recent strong domestic run.
Team news for Brentford vs Tottenham
Tottenham hope Lucas Bergwall will be fit after he was forced off against Crystal Palace with a groin problem, but several key players are unavailable.
Xavi Simmons is suspended, while Destiny Udogi, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke are out through injury. Pep Sar and Yves Bissoma are out of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Cristian Romero is available again after suspension and could return to the starting lineup, while Brennan Johnson’s involvement remains 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 Antony Milambo remain long-term absentees, while Dengo 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 vs Tottenham
Brentford: Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Hickey; Yarmolyuk, Genelt; Lewis-Potter, Damsgaard, shed; Thiago
Tottenham: vicars; Porro, Romero, Van de Van, Spence; gray, beet; Collect fat, trust, muani; Richarlison
How to Watch Brentford vs Tottenham: TV Channel, Stream Online
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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Statistics for Brentford vs 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-highest 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
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Tottenham’s improved performance against Crystal Palace suggested progress, but their inconsistency remains a concern against a Brentford side that thrives in open, attacking matches at home.
The Bees’ defensive frailties should give Spurs chances, but Brentford’s scoring prowess at the Gtech Community Stadium points to another entertaining contest that could tilt either way.
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