Match Overview

Tottenham Hotspur welcome Brentford to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a Premier League match with points and momentum on the line. Spurs seek a response at home after an uneven run, while Brentford arrive with credible away form and scoring threat. Their last meeting in February finished 2-0 to Tottenham, underscoring the hosts’ ability to manage this matchup when organized. Expect a competitive, high-tempo game with both sides looking to impose their approach in midfield and transitions.

• Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford
• Competition: Premier League
• Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Date: 06-12-2025
• Kickoff: 15:00

Predicted Lineups

Tottenham Hotspur

• G. Vicario
• M. van de Ven
• Pedro Porro
• K. Danso
• D. Spence
• M. Kudus
• João Palhinha
• L. Bergvall
• R. Bentancur
• Richarlison
• B. Johnson

Brentford

• C. Kelleher
• N. Collins
• M. Kayode
• S. van den Berg
• A. Hickey
• J. Henderson
• K. Schade
• M. Damsgaard
• Y. Yarmolyuk
• D. Ouattara
• R. Nelson

Injury & Suspension Report

Tottenham Hotspur

• Y. Bissouma – Ankle Injury
• D. Solanke – Ankle Injury
• K. Takai – Foot Injury
• D. Kulusevski – Knee Injury
• J. Maddison – Knee Injury
• R. Drăgușin – Knee Injury

Brentford

• A. Milambo – Knee Injury
• Fábio Carvalho – Knee Injury
• J. Dasilva – Knee Injury

Head-to-Head

Recent meetings have tended to be open, with around three goals per game. Over the last nine clashes, Tottenham have five wins, three draws, and one defeat against Brentford. Spurs also won the February encounter 2-0, suggesting a slight historical edge while still leaving room for a competitive contest.

Match Analysis & Prediction

Tottenham’s home search for rhythm

Tottenham’s recent run at home shows a side trying to settle, with three defeats and one draw in their last five at the stadium. Even so, eight goals in that stretch underline their ability to create and convert chances when they find tempo. Against similarly ranked teams this season, Spurs have balanced control with solidity, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded, reflecting a patient build-up, structured defensive shape, and a willingness to manage phases without overcommitting.

Key figures could tilt this. Richarlison’s movement and finishing (five goals this season) make him a central threat, while M. Kudus arrives with confidence after scoring in a narrow loss to Fulham. With João Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur anchoring midfield options and Pedro Porro providing width, Spurs have tools to sustain pressure if they control territory. G. Vicario’s distribution can also support quicker restarts to exploit transitions.

Brentford’s away edge and shot-stopping backbone

Brentford have been competitive on the road, winning two of their last five away games and scoring nine in that span. That blend of assertive attacking phases and willingness to test back lines should carry into this fixture. Against comparable opponents, their matches have been more open, averaging 1.5 goals scored but two conceded, pointing to both threat and exposure.

Caoimhin Kelleher’s record of four clean sheets in eight away outings is a key stabilizer, especially when Brentford are forced to absorb pressure. The defensive unit of Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, and the full-backs should be busy against Spurs’ wide rotations. In possession, J. Henderson’s control, M. Damsgaard’s craft, and the speed of K. Schade and D. Ouattara give Brentford outlets to break lines and attack space, with R. Nelson offering an additional forward outlet.

Key battles and tactical tendencies

Spurs will likely aim to dictate tempo through midfield security and structured buildup, pulling Brentford’s block around to create half-spaces for forwards to attack. Brentford’s best moments may come when they disrupt that rhythm and counter quickly, particularly down the channels vacated by advanced full-backs. Set-pieces could be decisive given the aerial profiles on both sides.

Injuries leave Tottenham without several notable names, but the projected XI still carries balance. Brentford report a largely fit group aside from listed absentees, maintaining continuity in their away approach. With the head-to-head tilting slightly Spurs’ way and their underlying metrics versus similar opponents, the hosts have a narrow edge if they minimize transition losses.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Brentford.