Brentford and Tottenham will meet in a London derby in the Premier League on New Year's Day at the Gtech Community Stadium. The game will be played at 8pm UK time.
Both teams are separated by just one point in the table, and a Spurs win would see them leapfrog their opponents. However, the Bees have home advantage, and will be determined to get off to a good start in 2026.
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Key stats
- Brentford have won their last two league games.
- Tottenham have lost two of their last three league matches.
- Tottenham have won the previous four H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Brentford 2-2 Tottenham
Brentford are so strong at home, but Tottenham have been the dominant team in recent meetings. Thus, we can see both sides sharing the points here, with attacks on top in an entertaining showdown.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Brentford favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Brentford have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to pick up all three points on home soil. Tottenham can still be backed at just over 33%, while a draw is rated at just under 29%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Spurs hoping to continue winning streak
As mentioned before, Tottenham have won the last four meetings between the two sides. However, they have been rather unpredictable in terms of results this season, and so we are backing Brentford to break that winning streak.
England Premier League 06/12/25
Tottenham
Brentford
England Premier League 02/02/25
Brentford
Tottenham
England Premier League 21/09/24
Tottenham
Brentford
England Premier League 31/01/24
Tottenham
Brentford
England Premier League 13/08/23
Brentford
Tottenham
Brentford preview: Van den Berg still a doubt
Sepp van den Berg is still a doubt for Brentford with a knock. Dango Ouattara and Frank Onyeka are still on Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) duty, while a number of other players remain on the treatment table.
Predicted lineup: Kelleher (GK); Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Henry; Janelt, Yarmolyuk; Lewis-Potter, Jensen, Schade & Thiago
Last five results:
- Brentford 4-1 Bournemouth
- Wolves 0-2 Brentford
- Manchester City 2-0 Brentford
- Brentford 1-1 Leeds
- Tottenham 2-0 Brentford
Tottenham preview: Romero back from suspension
Cristian Romero should return to the starting XI after a one-game ban. Lucas Bergvall should have also recovered from a knock, but Xavi Simons is still suspended and other big names remain out injured.
Predicted lineup: Vicario (GK); Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Gray, Bentancur; Kudus, Richarlison & Kolo Muani
Last five results:
- Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham
- Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
- Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham
- Tottenham 3-0 Slavia Prague
- Tottenham 2-0 Brentford
Player to watch: Kevin Schade
Kevin Schade was the star of the show for Brentford last time out, as he scored a hat-trick to help beat Bournemouth 4-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium. The Bees will be hoping that he can put in a similar performance against a London rival in Tottenham when the two sides do battle on New Year's Day.