Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur to win 2-1
Best Odds: 8/1
Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur will lock horns with each other in the Premier League this coming weekend. The match between the Bees and Spurs will be held at the Gtech Community Stadium and is scheduled to kick off at 2pm UK time on Sunday.
Brentford
Brentford are fast becoming an established club in the Premier League who are going places. Although the Bees do have the fan following or history of the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal, they are a very progressive club and are hugely appealing to any players.
The Bees did extremely well last season. Brentford finished as high as ninth in the Premier League table last season with 59 points from 38 matches. The London club just missed out on the UEFA Europa Conference League playoff spot, and this season, they will be determined to go that extra time.
Brentford have been quite busy in the summer transfer window so far. Central defender Nathan Collins has joined from Wolverhampton Wanderers, while winger Kevin Schade has moved from SC Freiburg. The Bees have also secured the services of goalkeeper Mark Flekken from German club Freiburg.
Team News:
Brentford manager Thomas Frank is likely to line up his team in a 4-3-3 formation. Mark Flekken will be in goal for the Bees. Aaron Hickey, Ethan Pinnock, Ben Mee and Rico Henry will be the four defenders. Ivan Toney is banned and will not play for the Bees until January 2024. Mikkel Damsgaard will start on the left of a midfield-three.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur are one of the biggest clubs in England and regularly challenge for the Premier League top four. Spurs will have been bitterly disappointed that they could end up in the UEFA Champions League places, and this campaign, the North London club will be keen on getting back into the top four.
Spurs have a new manager in charge. Ange Postecoglou was appointed the Tottenham head coach in the summer, and the former Celtic boss will be keen to make an immediate impact. Tottenham’s main objective this season will be to finish in the Premier League top four.
Tottenham Hotspur have been quite busy in the summer transfer window so far. England international playmaker James Maddison has joined from Leicester City, who are playing in the Championship this season after getting relegated from the Premier League. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has moved from Empoli, while winger Manor Solomon has moved to Tottenham on a free transfer.
Team News:
Tottenham Hotspur are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Guglielmo Vicario will be in goal for the North London club. Pedro Porro will start at right-back. Cristian Romero will be in central defence. James Maddison will make his debut for Tottenham in attacking midfield.
Key Factors to Consider
- Brentford scored 58 goals in 38 Premier League matches last season.
- Brentford conceded 46 goals in 38 Premier League matches last season.
- Tottenham Hotspur scored 70 goals in 38 Premier League games last campaign.
- Tottenham Hotspur conceded 63 goals in 38 Premier League games last campaign.
- Harry Kane scored 30 goals and gave 3 assists in 38 Premier League matches for Tottenham Hotspur last campaign.
Conclusion
Brentford have a very good team and will be at home for the London derby against Tottenham Hotspur. The Bees will fancy their chances of picking up all three points from the Premier League match, but Tottenham will not be easy to win against. It is unlikely that Spurs will be at their very best in their opening Premier League match of the season, but they should be able to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur to win 2-1
Best Odds: 8/1
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