Brentford's Ivan Toney celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brentford, at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Nov.12, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Despite their recent struggles, Brentford have a good record in London derbies, and they will be hoping to maintain that unbeaten run. The match promises to be an exciting one, with the reverse fixture having ended in a 2-2 draw.
Team News
Tottenham: Hugo Lloris, Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Bentancur have all been sidelined for the rest of the season due to hip, thigh and knee injuries respectively. Defensive duo Eric Dier and Japhet Tanganga picked up knocks and are doubtful having missed the loss to Aston Villa.
The rest of the team remains fit, with top scorer Harry Kane expected to lead an attack alongside Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski. Emerson Royal should start in a back three alongside Cristian Romero and Clement Lenglet, with new signing Pedro Porro expected at right wing, and Ben Davies or Ivan Perisic on the left. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Oliver Skipp should both start in midfield.
Brentford: Striker Ivan Toney is serving an eight-month ban from all football-related activity but Bretford could still find the back of the net with Yoane Mbisa and Bryan Mbeumo all available upfront. Christian Norgaard, Pontus Jansson Keane Lewis-Potter and Thomas Strakosha remain on the sidelines with Achilles, hamstring, knee and calf injuries respectively. Brentford could also play with a back three, with Ben Mee and Ethan Pinnock and possibly Zanka. Mathias Jorgensen and Mikkel Damsgaard are expected to start in midfield with Aaron Hickey and Rico Henry on the flanks.
Tottenham Hotspur form (Last six Premier League games): LLDLWL
Brentford form (Last six Premier League games): LDWWLW
Tottenham's possible starting XI:
Forster, Lenglet, Romero, Royal, Porro, Skipp, Hojberg, Davies, Kulusevski, Harry Kane, Son,
Brentford's possible starting XI:
Raya, Pinnock, Mee, Zanka, Hickey Jensen, Janelt, Damsgaard, Henry, Wissa, Mbeumo.
STANDARD TIPSTAR PREDICTION: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Brentford
With the reverse fixture having ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, we expected more of the same and a GOAL-GOAL would be a safe bet. However, a HOME WIN is most likely if head-to-head history and form are anything to go by.
We expect a close contest with goals, with Spurs edging it by at least a goal in the end.