As Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford gear up for their encounter this weekend, both teams need a quick recovery from their midweek EFL Cup outings. This match is especially crucial for the Spurs, who have been grappling with their worst Premier League start since the 2015/16 season.
Tottenham Hotspur: An Uphill Battle
Tottenham’s recent form has been anything but encouraging. After a narrow 1-0 loss to Arsenal, Spurs have lost six consecutive Premier League games as underdogs. This starkly contrasts the optimism surrounding manager Ange Postecoglou at the beginning of the season. Despite this, Postecoglou remains hopeful, asserting that he typically achieves success in his second year.
Tottenham’s busy schedule, which includes seven competitive matches in just 22 days, has undoubtedly added to their challenges. Their upcoming fixtures against Manchester United and Brighton will test their resolve further. However, a home game against Brentford offers a glimmer of hope. Historically, Spurs have struggled against the Bees, winning only twice in their last six encounters (D3, L1).
Brentford: Confident but Short-Handed
Brentford’s Premier League journey this season has been a mix of resilience and disappointment. So far, all six of their league points have come at home, with challenging away games against Liverpool and Manchester City resulting in defeats. Despite the losses, Brentford’s performance has been highly praised, particularly their display against City. Head coach Thomas Frank has earned accolades from Pep Guardiola, who lauded him as “one of the best” current managers.
The Bees will confidently head to Tottenham but will be missing a key player. Yoane Wissa, who scored in their last win against Spurs, is out for a few months due to an ankle injury. Frank acknowledges that Wissa’s absence is a significant blow, particularly given his recent impact on their Premier League goals.
Key Battle: Romero vs. Mbeumo
A crucial duel will be between Tottenham’s Cristian Romero and Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo. Romero, who scored twice against Brentford last season and has netted his last four goals at home, will be tasked with containing Mbeumo. Mbeumo, on the other hand, is aiming to score against Tottenham for the third consecutive time, making this battle particularly intriguing.
Prediction
Given Tottenham’s home advantage and Brentford’s current injury concerns, Spurs have a slight edge in this encounter. Spurs will be highly motivated, given their recent struggles and a desperate need to turn things around. Expect a competitive match with plenty of goals, as 17 of Tottenham’s last 21 Premier League home games have seen 17 surpass the 2.5 goal mark.
Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Brentford
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