Tottenham vs Brentford Prediction

🔊 How will Thomas Frank's reunion with his former club unfold? On Saturday, Brentford, the team that propelled the Dane to prominence, visits the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, Spurs' recent performances raise questions about whether Frank is the right fit for a top club. Tottenham are currently on a five-match winless streak. Will they end it against the Bees? Our editorial team offers an insightful prediction on the odds for both teams.

Head-to-Head

📊 Brentford have managed just one victory against Tottenham during their time in the Premier League. This triumph came in 2023 and was on the road (3-1). In general, the Bees have often managed to take points off Spurs, doing so three times. However, the London side have prevailed more frequently, with four wins. Notably, in 5 of the last 6 head-to-head encounters, both teams have found the net, and the total goals have exceeded 3.5.

Tottenham Hotspur Team Overview

The Spurs have hit a new low this season in the Premier League standings. A five-match winless streak has seen them tumble from the top three to 11th place. Since Matchweek 9, the Londoners have failed to secure a victory against any opponent in the league. Their only success came in the Champions League with a resounding 4-0 win over Copenhagen. However, even in Europe's premier club competition, Thomas Frank's side are struggling more often than not, currently sitting in 16th place.

Tottenham also failed to win their latest Premier League fixture. On Tuesday, they traveled to face Newcastle. A draw at St James' Park could be considered a success given how the match unfolded. The key moments took place late in the game. From the 71st to the 86th minute, the hosts took a one-goal lead (2-1). However, Spurs captain Cristian Romero equalized with a spectacular overhead kick in injury time. Incidentally, he also scored their first goal. The Argentine's brace not only earned his team a valuable point but also saw him named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance.

Brentford Team Overview

The "Bees" are solid mid-table contenders in the Premier League. Not even a managerial change before the season could unsettle them. While Keith Andrews' side hasn't quite reached the heights of last season under Thomas Frank (10th place), Brentford have consistently hovered around the top ten for six matchdays, never dropping below 13th.

In their latest Premier League outing, Brentford traveled to face Arsenal and, as expected, suffered a 0-2 defeat. However, it wasn't as straightforward as it seems. Yes, the hosts dominated for much of the match, but the "Bees" managed to sting the "Gunners" at critical moments. Firstly, the score remained 1-0 until the 90th minute. Secondly, the visitors had a genuine opportunity to level the match, but David Raya came to Arsenal's rescue, tipping Kevin Schade's header onto the crossbar.

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Tottenham Hotspur

🎙 Recently, Tottenham's head coach spoke positively about the club's owners and expressed gratitude for their patience, especially in light of the team's recent performances. "They seem like good guys, intelligent people. They know how to run a business and are learning about football, and as owners, they are studying it even more. Smart people understand that every successful dynasty, every successful club, needs time. Yes, there are clubs that can win in the first or second season, but those results can't be sustained without building something lasting," said Thomas Frank.

❌ Tottenham's most significant recent loss was their captain, Cristian Romero. He served a one-match suspension due to an accumulation of yellow cards but made a brilliant return in the next game against Newcastle. There are no new absences. However, the team's injury list is not empty. Dominik Solanke, Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies, and Radu Dragusin have been recovering from injuries for most of the current season.

Brentford

🎙 Brentford's head coach expressed his respect towards Tottenham ahead of their upcoming clash. "It's quite clear that another trip to London is a tough task for us. Tottenham are certainly a tough nut to crack. None of Thomas Frank's teams have given opponents many opportunities. But we know how to influence our rivals and often give them a hard time. That's exactly what we'll aim to do on Saturday," shared Keith Andrews.

❌ Two Brentford players have ended their season prematurely this year. Fabio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo have both torn their cruciate ligaments. Josh Dasilva also has ligament issues, but he's nearing a return.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The referee for this encounter is Robert Jones. Over his last five Premier League matches, he has averaged 3.6 yellow cards. Notably, he has shown more "yellows" to the home teams than the visitors, with a ratio of 2 to 1.6. Tottenham, with their recent dip in form, have become more aggressive. In 9 out of their last 10 Premier League games, the Spurs received at least two bookings, including six consecutive home matches. We believe that Tottenham, eager to climb back into the top ten, will surpass a total of over 1.5 yellow cards.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Both teams have nearly identical average goal-scoring records in the current Premier League season: 1.6 for Tottenham against Brentford's 1.5. However, Brentford struggle on the road, failing to score more than one goal in 8 of their 9 away matches in the top division. As for the Spurs, they have conceded no more than one goal in 7 of their 10 games this season. Although Tottenham's defense has been shaky lately, who better than Thomas Frank to anticipate the "Bees" tactics and those of his former colleague Keith Andrews? Our prediction: Brentford total goals under 1.5.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Keith Andrews is known as a set-piece specialist. During his time with Thomas Frank's staff, he focused on this area. Now, Brentford lead the league in corners earned away from home, averaging 6.57 over seven matches. The potential for Brentford's corner count is too significant to ignore. Therefore, we suggest betting on Brentford total corners over 4.5.

In our goal prediction, we already highlighted Tottenham's less-than-reliable defense, so let's take a look at Brentford's stats as well. The Bees have managed to keep just one clean sheet out of eight away fixtures in the current Premier League campaign, and they have conceded in five consecutive matches regardless of venue. Similarly, Tottenham have seen both teams score in their last five games in a row. Therefore, there's a strong chance that the bet on both teams to score (yes) will come through. Unlike the bookmakers, we don't see Spurs as clear favorites given their recent form. We believe a fair result would be a high-scoring draw, with a scoreline of 1-1.