Brentford welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Gtech Community Stadium for a Premier League clash on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Both teams come in on mixed form, with Brentford riding high after a 4-1 win over Bournemouth, while Tottenham aim to build on their 1-0 win against Crystal Palace. Kick-off is set for 8:00 GMT.
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Tottenham’s victory at Selhurst Park saw Archie Gray score the only goal, snapping a five-game winless run on the road. SoftFootball reported the triumph, highlighting Spurs’ strong away record this season.
Tottenham also posted highlights from that game on their official YouTube channel, showing Gray’s decisive strike and team resilience. However, the Lilywhites remain inconsistent, with past results including Nottingham Forest securing their biggest win over Tottenham since 1987 and Tottenham slipping to their first defeat as Bournemouth stunned Spurs at home reflecting the team’s fluctuating form.
Brentford, meanwhile, are in excellent home form. Kevin Schade’s performance against Bournemouth, scoring multiple goals, helped Brentford extend a strong run at Gtech Community Stadium. However, they have struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet in nine home games since August. Tottenham’s visit provides another tough test for their backline.
Team News
Tottenham will be without Xavi Simons (suspension), Destiny Udogie (thigh), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), James Maddison (ACL), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Pape Sarr, and Yves Bissouma (AFCON). Lucas Bergvall is doubtful after a groin injury, while Cristian Romero returns from a ban. Brentford may miss Sepp van den Berg (injury) and still await returns from Fabio Carvalho, Josh Dasilva, and Antoni Milambo. Dango Ouattara and Frank Onyeka are on AFCON duty.
Possible Lineups
Brentford: Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Hickey; Yarmoliuk, Janelt; Lewis-Potter, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago.
Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Gray, Bentancur; Kudus, Bergvall, Kolo Muani; Richarlison.
SoftFootball Prediction
Expect goals at both ends in this clash. A 2-2 draw seems most likely, as Brentford’s attack meets Tottenham’s resilience and counter-attack threat.
