As the Premier League heats up in December 2025, all eyes turn to North London for a crucial London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford on Saturday, December 6, at the iconic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Kick-off is set for 3:00 PM GMT (10:00 AM ET), and this clash could prove pivotal for both sides battling mid-table mediocrity. With both teams on 19 points—Tottenham in 11th and Brentford in 13th—the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will Thomas Frank, facing his former club for the first time as Spurs boss, finally end his side’s home woes? Or can Brentford’s in-form attackers sting the hosts? In this comprehensive Tottenham vs Brentford match preview, we’ll dive into form guides, potential lineups, and expert score predictions to help you gear up for the action.
Current Form
Tottenham Hotspur head into this fixture on the back of a gritty 2-2 draw at Newcastle United on December 2, where defender Cristian Romero’s brace salvaged a point in a chaotic encounter. However, the positives are thin on the ground for Ange Postecoglou’s—no, wait, Thomas Frank’s—men. Spurs are winless in their last five matches across all competitions (0-2-3), and their home form is nothing short of alarming: just one league victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season (against Burnley on the opening day), with five points from seven games—the second-worst record in the division behind Wolves. They’ve conceded in each of their last five home outings, shipping 18 goals overall in the league (eighth-worst), while their attack has flickered with 23 goals scored (fifth-best).
Brentford, meanwhile, are a picture of inconsistency under interim boss Keith Andrews. A 2-0 defeat to Arsenal on December 3 extended their alternating win-loss streak to six games, but they sit just a point behind Tottenham thanks to a recent 3-1 home win over Burnley. The Bees boast the league’s best away points haul (14 from seven games), yet their road record is marred by six losses—the most in the division—and just one victory. Offensively sharp with 21 goals (seventh in the league), they’ve struggled defensively, conceding 22 (13th), and haven’t kept a clean sheet in six straight Premier League matches. Igor Thiago’s blistering form—11 goals, including a brace against Burnley—has been the bright spot, making him the second-highest scorer in the league behind Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.
Potential Lineups
Tottenham are likely to deploy a 4-2-3-1 to maximize width and creativity, leaning on Randal Kolo Muani’s recent form up top. Xavi Simons could slot into the No. 10 role after impressing in training, while Mohammed Kudus provides flair on the right.
Predicted Tottenham Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vicarious; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie (Spence); Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Simons, Richarlison; Kolo Muani
Predicted Brentford Lineup (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Henry; Henderson, Yarmoliuk; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
Score Predictions
This derby has all the makings of a thriller, with Tottenham’s inefficiency in front of goal (12.2 xG from 23 goals) clashing against Brentford’s wasteful finishing (higher shot volume but lower conversion). BTTS has hit in Tottenham’s last five games and Brentford’s last five away outings, pointing to over 2.5 goals at 4/5 odds. Thiago’s anytime scorer price (EVS) screams value, given his seven goals in eight starts.
Our panel’s verdict? A narrow Spurs win to ease the pressure on Frank, but don’t rule out a Bees upset exploiting home jitters. Tottenham 2-1 Brentford (Spurs edge it late via Kolo Muani; Thiago pulls one back).
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