Brentford vs Tottenham Prediction - Premier League

The match between Brentford and Tottenham will take place at 3:00 AM on January 2nd, 2026 at Brentford Community Stadium. This is a clash between two mid-table Premier League rivals, with only a one-point difference between them.

Position and goals on the leaderboard

Currently, Brentford are in 9th place with 26 points after 18 matches. The home team has a fairly stable home record this season with 6 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss. Conversely, Tottenham are ranked 13th with 25 points. Despite their lower ranking, the white-clad team have performed quite well away from home with 5 wins in their 8 away matches this season.

Performance and professional statistics

Brentford's form in their last five matches is two wins, one draw, and two losses. The team scores an average of 1.6 goals per game but also concedes 1.4 goals. Their ability to capitalize on home advantage will be key for Brentford to hope to earn points against their tough opponent.

As for Tottenham, their form has been inconsistent with one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five league matches. However, the head-to-head history heavily favors the visitors. In the last five encounters, Tottenham have won four times and drawn only once. The last time the two teams met was in December 2025, when Tottenham defeated Brentford 2-0.

Severe manpower crisis

Both coaches are facing personnel challenges as long lists of absentees are due to injuries and international commitments.

Brentford's list of absentees:

• F. Carvalho, J. Dasilva, A. Milambo:Absent due to a knee injury.
• F. Onyeka, D. Ouattara:Return to serve the national team.
• S. van den Berg:His availability for the match is still uncertain due to a minor collision.

Tottenham's list of absentees:

• Y. Bissouma, PM Sarr:Focus on training with the national team.
• D. Kulusevski, J. Maddison:Knee injury.
• D. Solanke:Ankle injury.
• D. Udogie:Muscle injury.
• X. Simons:Suspended due to a red card.
• L. Bergvall:His participation is currently uncertain.

Analysis and prediction of results

Despite playing away from home and missing key players like Maddison and Solanke, Tottenham are still considered the favorites thanks to their big-team mentality and dominant head-to-head record. However, Brentford's home advantage should not be underestimated.

Experts predict a tight match with few goals (under 2.5 goals per team). The odds suggest a high probability of Tottenham winning or a draw, with a 45% chance of a draw and a 45% chance of the away team winning. The safer bet for this match is a draw or an away win (double chance).

Team lineup updated at 02:24 on 02/01/2026

Official lineup

Brent Ford

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachKeith Andrews

Starting lineup:

• 1. Caoimhin Kelleher (G)
• 33. Michael Kayode (D)
• 20. Kristoffer Ajer (D)
• 22. Nathan Collins (D)
• 3. Rico Henry (D)
• 18. Yehor Yarmolyuk (M)
• 6. Jordan Henderson (M)
• 27. Vitally Janelt (M)
• 23. Keane Lewis-Potter (F)
• 9. Igor Thiago (F)
• 7. Kevin Schade (F)

Substitutes:

• 12. Hákon Rafn Valdimarsson
• 2. Aaron Hickey
• 5. Ethan Pinnock
• 4. Sepp van den Berg
• 8. Mathias Jensen
• 11. Reiss Nelson
• 24. Mikkel Damsgaard
• 26. Yunus Konak
• 45. Romelle Donovan

Tottenham

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachThomas Frank

Starting lineup:

• 1. Guglielmo Vicario (G)
• 23. Pedro Porro (D)
• 17. Cristian Romero (D)
• 37. Micky van de Ven (D)
• 24. Djed Spence (D)
• 30. Rodrigo Bentancur (M)
• 6. João Palhinha (M)
• 14. Archie Gray (M)
• 20. Mohammed Kudus (F)
• 9. Richardson (F)
• 28. Wilson Odobert (F)

Substitutes:

• 31. Antonín Kinsý
• 40. Brandon Austin
• 3. Radu Drăguşin
• 4. Kevin Danso
• 33. Ben Davies
• 52. Callum Olusesi
• 11. Mathys Tel
• 39. Randal Kolo Muani
• 44. Dane Scarlett