The Matchday 24 clash in the Premier League between Brentford and Tottenham will take place on February 2 at the Brentford Community Stadium in London. Brentford vs. Tottenham: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Brentford
Thomas Frank's side secured a 2-1 away victory over Crystal Palace in the previous round. However, before that, they had a tough schedule, winning only one of their last seven Premier League matches (2 draws and 4 losses). The club is currently 11th in the standings, nine points behind the European competition spots. Notably, Brentford's matches rank third in terms of goals scored in the Premier League, averaging 3.57 goals per game.
Defenders Ethan Pinnock and Aaron Hickey, midfielder Josh Dasilva, and forward Gustavo Nunes are sidelined due to injuries.
- At least three goals have been scored in 13 of Brentford's last 17 Premier League matches.
- Both teams scored in 16 of the club's previous 21 Premier League games.
- In their last six league matches, the Londoners conceded only one goal in the first half.
Predicted lineup for Brentford (4-3-1-2)
Mark Flekken – Keane Lewis-Potter, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Mads Roerslev Rasmussen – Kevin Schade, Christian Norgaard, Vitaly Janelt – Mikkel Damsgaard – Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa.
Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou's side enters the derby with a seven-match winless streak in the league, having earned just one point during this period. As a result of this poor run, the club has slipped to 15th in the standings and is only eight points ahead of the nearest relegation zone rival. Interestingly, the last time the Londoners had such poor results was in the 2008/09 season (the same 24 points and the same position after 23 rounds).
Due to injuries, defender Destiny Udogie, forwards Timo Werner, Dominic Solanke, and Wilson Odobert, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, and midfielders Pape Sarr and Brennan Johnson are unavailable.
- Both teams scored in Tottenham's last five Premier League matches.
- At least three goals were scored in 8 of the Londoners' last 9 league games.
- Two or more goals were scored in the first half in 7 of the club's last 9 Premier League meetings.
Predicted lineup for Tottenham (3-4-3)
Antonin Kinsky – Archie Gray, Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies – Pape Sarr, Pedro Porro, Lucas Bergvall, Rodrigo Bentancur – Dejan Kulusevski, Son Heung-min, Richarlison.
Referee
Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Matches – 5 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 27;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.4;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 20%.
Brentford vs. Tottenham: Match Prediction
The upcoming derby promises to be high-scoring, as matches involving these clubs rank among the top three most prolific in the Premier League. Notably, at least four goals were scored in 7 of Brentford's last 9 home matches in the Premier League. Meanwhile, in 7 of Tottenham's last 10 away league games, there were three or more goals.
I lean towards the home side for the outcome. Ange Postecoglou's side is in poor form, having lost to Premier League strugglers Everton (2-3) and Leicester (1-2) in their last two matches. Brentford, on the other hand, has suffered four defeats in their last 13 Premier League matches, but all were against teams fighting for top spots. Moreover, the last three meetings at Brentford Community Stadium ended in draws, with at least four goals scored in five of the last head-to-head encounters in the Premier League.
My prediction – 1X and Total over 2.5 goals
