Spurs Square Off Against Brentford: Here's a Look, Guesses, and Top Wagers
Football Matches Tottenham takes on Brentford in the English Premier League this Saturday. Spurs have been struggling lately, losing seven of their last 11 league games, while Brentford has won just three of their last 16 away matches in the league. However, Brentford have not lost to Tottenham in their last five meetings, with three ending in draws.
Tottenham Struggles
Spurs have been battling inconsistency for a while now. They ended last season with five losses in their final seven league games, and this season has been no different, starting with two defeats in the first four Premier League fixtures. Despite having 70% possession at Leicester and leading 1-0, they ended the match with a 1-1 draw.
A home win against Everton was followed by a 2-1 loss at Newcastle. They also suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal, despite outshooting them 15-7. In midweek, they trailed 1-0 at Coventry before scoring two late goals to secure a 2-1 win in the Carabao Cup.
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Team News
Manager Ange Postecoglou is likely to be without Richarlison, Wilson Odobert, and Timo Werner, who are all 50-50 doubts. Yves Bissouma is a question mark due to a minor groin issue. However, Rodrigo Bentancur has not been banned by the FA for using a racial slur, so he could start. James Maddison and Heung-Min Son, who were partially rested in midweek, are expected to return to the starting lineup.
Motivation
Spurs will approach the game with their usual style, sticking to one game plan. They tend to struggle against teams that defend deep. Postecoglou's side will view anything less than a win as a poor result.
Brentford Form
Brentford's form this year has been inconsistent. They had a 12-game losing streak, but then went unbeaten in five games before finishing last season slowly (LDWL). This season began with a 2-1 home win over Crystal Palace.
After losing 2-0 away to Liverpool, they won 1-0 at Colchester United in a Carabao Cup tie. They then registered 20 shots and 2.78 xG in a 3-1 home win against Southampton, but lost 2-1 to Man City last weekend. In midweek, they beat a ten-man Leyton Orient side 3-1 at home despite resting several players.
Team News
Brentford have several injury concerns. Fullbacks Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey are sidelined with long-term injuries. Striker Igor Thiago is also out long-term, and Yoane Wissa was injured against Man City. Midfielders Josh Dasilva and Mathias Jensen are not expected to feature. Kevin Schade could replace Wissa in attack. Thomas Frank may again field four central defenders across the back line.
Motivation
In most big games, coach Thomas Frank switches to a back five, but he maintained a back four against Man City, so he may do the same here. Brentford may follow Arsenal's approach by ceding possession to Spurs. A draw would be a good result, but they will also aim to win through counterattacks and set pieces.
Key Stats
- Tottenham have seen over 2.5 goals in 20 of their last 25 EPL matches.
- Tottenham have conceded in 31 of their last 36 matches (59 goals conceded).
- Spurs have lost 7 of their last 11 EPL matches.
- Brentford have lost just 1 of their last 5 clashes against Spurs (1 win, 3 draws).
Verdict
This promises to be a close match, with Brentford having every chance of taking a point. It's hard to see Spurs winning by more than one goal, even if they do win. The best bet could be both teams to score with over 2.5 goals, while Brentford win/draw double chance could provide some value. Bryan Mbeumo could also be worth a punt to score anytime at 3.10.
- With Tottenham facing inconsistency and struggling in the English Premier League, football betting enthusiasts might find interest in Brentford's clash against Spurs. Spurs have lost seven of their last 11 league games, while Brentford have not lost to Tottenham in their last five meetings, with three ending in draws.
- In the context of the Premier League fixtures, this Saturday's match between Tottenham and Brentford presents an opportunity for betting on Brentford, given their recent history against Spurs and Spurs' current form.
- Football fans following the Tottenham vs Brentford game might want to keep an eye on the total goal count, as both teams have shown a tendency for over 2.5 goals in their recent matches. This suggests that a bet on both teams scoring with over 2.5 goals could be an attractive option for those interested in sports betting.
