Tottenham Hotspur will host Brentford in a Premier League clash on Saturday, with both sides desperate to bounce back to winning ways.
Tottenham Hotspur are in dreadful form right now, and they have failed to pick up a single victory in the last five matches in all competitions ahead of the game vs Brentford at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend.
Thomas Frank’s charges have lost three matches in that time, with the results rightly inviting a lot of critique. After an impressive start to the season, Spurs have come crashing down, and they need to build themselves back up again. A win here could give them a much-needed confidence boost.
Meanwhile, Brentford have been quite inconsistent as well, with three defeats from their last five matches in the Premier League. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top. Both teams will fancy their chances against each other.
Tottenham have done well against Brentford at home, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the job done here. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.
Team News & Tactics
Tottenham Hotspur
Radu Dragusin (knee), Kota Takai (hamstring), Yves Bissouma (ankle), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), James Maddison (knee), and Dominic Solanke (ankle), are all long-term absentees for the home side.
Tottenham Hotspur will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs Brentford, with Guglielmo Vicario in goal. Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie will start as the full-backs. They will look to help out defensively and contribute in the final third as well. Meanwhile, Cristian Romero will pair up alongside Micky van de Ven in central defence.
As for the midfield unit, Joao Palhinha will add defensive cover and physicality to the side alongside Archie Gray. The Tottenham midfield duo will aim to keep things tight in the middle of the park this weekend.
Xavi Simons will reprise the attacking midfield role, and he will look to link the midfield with the attack. The Dutch playmaker will also look to open up opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net. Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison will add pace, flair, and unpredictability from the flanks. Finally, Randal Kolo Muani will lead the line for Tottenham vs Brentford.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie; Gray, Palhinha; Kudus, Simons, Richarlison; Kolo Muani
Brentford
Antoni Milambo is sidelined due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, Paris Maghoma is recovering from a hamstring issue. Frank Onyeka is ruled out as well. Meanwhile, Fabio Carvalho and Joshua Dasilva are long-term absentees due to their knee complaints.
However, there is some good news Reiss Nelson is available after being ineligible to face Arsenal, while Aaron Hickey should have shrugged off a knock. Brentford will start in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs Tottenham Hotspur, with Caoimhin Kelleher in goal.
Michael Kayode and Rico Henry will start as the full-backs. They will look to keep things tight defensively and help out in the final third as well. Nathan Collins will form the central defensive partnership alongside Sepp van den Berg.
As for the midfield unit, Jordan Henderson and Yehor Yarmolyuk will look to protect the back four and win the ball back for their side. Mikkel Damsgaard will start as the central attacking midfielder, and he will help open up opportunities in the final third.
Dango Ouattara and Kevin Schade will start on the flanks. They will look to open up the opposition defence with their pace, flair, and movement. Finally, Igor Thiago will spearhead the Brentford attack vs Tottenham on Saturday.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, van den Berg, Collins, Henry; Yarmolyuk, Henderson; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
Key Stats
- Tottenham Hotspur have picked up five wins from their last six home matches against Brentford.
- Tottenham have conceded at least twice in their last four Premier League matches.
- 23 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these 2 teams.
- Tottenham are without a win in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Brentford have lost three of their last five matches in all competitions.
Player to Watch
Mohammed Kudus
The Tottenham summer arrival is our key player to watch out for, and he will look to create opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net here. Spurs have struggled in the final third in recent weeks, and they need the Ghana international to step up and produce a defining performance here.
Tottenham need to create more opportunities than find the back of the net more regularly if they want to finish high up on the table. Kudus will be a key player for them, and it will be interesting to see if he can help his team pick up all three points.
Prediction
Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Brentford
Both teams will be desperate for a victory here, and this is likely to be a close contest. Neither side are in particularly good form right now, and it will be difficult to separate them. However, Tottenham have more quality, and they will be the favourites at home.
Both teams are likely to get on the scoresheet, but Tottenham should be able to pick up a narrow victory here. The Hard Tackle predicts a hard-fought 2-1 win for Thomas Frank and his charges, bringing some much-needed relief for the North Londoners.
