Fixture: Brentford vs Tottenham
Date: Sunday, 2 February 2025
Kick-Off: 14:00 GMT
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford
Match Overview
Brentford host Tottenham Hotspur in a crucial London derby as both teams look to reignite their Premier League campaigns. Brentford are aiming to move back into the top half following a mixed run of form, while Spurs are desperate to snap a seven-match winless streak in the league under Ange Postecoglou. Injuries have plagued both sides, but the stage is set for an intriguing clash of styles at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Injury and Suspension Updates
Brentford
- Josh Dasilva: Knee injury
- Aaron Hickey: Hamstring injury
- Ethan Pinnock: Hamstring injury
- Igor Thiago: Knee injury
- Gustavo Nunes: Back injury
- Rico Henry: Knock
Tottenham
- Cristian Romero: Muscle injury (Doubtful)
- Destiny Udogie: Hamstring injury
- James Maddison: Knock
- Timo Werner: Hamstring injury
- Guglielmo Vicario: Ankle injury
- Brennan Johnson: Calf Injury
- Dominic Solanke: Knee Injury
Recent Form
Brentford
- Crystal Palace (A): 2-1 (Win)
- Liverpool (H): 0-2 (Loss)
- Manchester City (H): 2-2 (Draw)
- Southampton (A): 5-0 (Win)
- Arsenal (H): 1-3 (Loss)
Tottenham
- Leicester (H): 1-2 (Loss)
- Everton (A): 2-3 (Loss)
- Arsenal (A): 1-2 (Loss)
- Newcastle (H): 1-2 (Loss)
- Wolves (H): 2-2 (Draw)
Predicted Lineups
Brentford (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Mark Flekken
- Defenders: Mads Roerslev, Sepp van den Berg, Nathan Collins, Keane Lewis-Potter
- Midfielders: Christian Nørgaard (Captain), Vitaly Janelt
- Attacking Midfielders: Bryan Mbeumo, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade
- Forwards: Yoane Wissa
Tottenham Hotspur (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Antonín Kinsky
- Defenders: Pedro Porro, Micky van de Ven, Ben Davies, Djed Spence
- Midfielders: Archie Gray, Rodrigo Bentancur
- Attacking Midfielders: Dejan Kulusevski, Heung-min Son, Lucas Bergvall
- Forward: Richarlison
Tactical Insights
Brentford
- Key Focus: Utilising set-pieces and counter-attacks. Bryan Mbeumo will look to torment Spurs’ makeshift defence, while Nørgaard’s presence in midfield will be pivotal for disrupting Tottenham's rhythm.
- Weakness: Defensive frailty against pace and direct runs, particularly with Pinnock and Hickey absent.
Tottenham
- Key Focus: Maximising creativity from Dejan Kulusevski and Heung-min Son while exploiting Brentford's high defensive line. Their movement and link-up play will be essential.
- Weakness: A decimated defence prone to lapses in concentration and lack of stability in midfield.
Key Matchups
- Bryan Mbeumo vs Ben Davies: Mbeumo’s pace and trickery could expose Tottenham’s vulnerable backline.
- Heung-min Son vs Nathan Collins: Son’s ability to find space and finish clinically will be a constant threat to Brentford’s centre-back pairing.
- Christian Nørgaard vs Rodrigo Bentancur: A battle of midfield generals dictating the tempo for their respective sides.
Fun Fact
This will be the first meeting between Brentford and Tottenham at the Gtech Community Stadium in 2025, with the Bees having never lost to Spurs at home in their previous three top-flight clashes.
Brentford and Spurs are both searching for redemption in a season filled with challenges. A thrilling encounter awaits as the two London sides battle for bragging rights.
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