Premier League · Matchweek 1
Brentford vs Tottenham
Sat 22 Aug, 17:30 UK · Gtech Community Stadium
Brentford3–0
TottenhamBrentford
- ⚽ 12' Keane Lewis-Potter – assist Mamadou Sangare
- ⚽ 33' Vitaly Janelt
- ⚽ 49' Michael Kayode
- 🟨 78' Vitaly Janelt
Tottenham Hotspur
- 🟨 34' Conor Gallagher
Brentford against Tottenham will be physical and direct
The Gtech is one of the league's toughest away grounds. Brentford thrive on set pieces and long throws, while Tottenham play a high line — a combination that usually produces goals.
- Brentford score an unusually high number of goals from set pieces.
- Tottenham's high defensive line can be punished by runs in behind.
- A Saturday evening kick-off means high intensity from the start.
Starting lineups
Brentford4-2-3-1
- GK
- Kelleher
- DEF
- Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Lewis-Potter
- MID
- Jensen, Yarmolyuk, Damsgaard, Ouattara, Schade
- FWD
- Thiago
Janelt is out injured.
Tottenham4-3-3
- GK
- Vicario
- DEF
- Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Spence
- MID
- Bentancur, Bergvall, Sarr
- FWD
- Kudus, Richarlison, Johnson
Maddison remains a long-term absentee.
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals · Goals
Both teams play directly and defend high up the pitch. Four of their last five meetings went over the goals line.
Brentford or draw · Double chance
Tottenham have dropped points here several seasons in a row.
Over 4.5 cards · Cards
A physical encounter with plenty of individual battles.
Brentford 2–2 Tottenham