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Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford
Kickoff Time: 2023-02-01 03:30 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/MATTHEW CHILDS
In the FA Cup, Tottenham suffered a 0-1 defeat at home against
Manchester City. Without Captain Son Heung-Min, Their offensive performance was
lackluster, managing only one shot throughout the game. Despite the shot being
threatening, they failed to capitalize on the opportunity. However, there is
good news as James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, and Cristian Romero have
returned from injury, with Maddison being a particularly valuable asset as a
core midfielder. His return will undoubtedly benefit the team. Although
Tottenham lost to Manchester City at home in the FA Cup, their home record
remains quite impressive. In the league, they have achieved seven wins and
three losses in 10 home games, boasting a 70% winning rate. With the key
players back in action, Tottenham’s overall strength is expected to improve.
In the recent league match, Brentford secured a 3-2 victory over
Nottingham Forest at home, ending their seven-game win-less streak in all
competitions. Notably, Ivan Toney, who had been suspended for eight months due
to a gambling incident, started the game wearing the captain’s armband. He made
a significant contribution to their victory by scoring from a direct free kick
in the 19th minute. Last season, Toney ranked third in the Premier League
scoring list with 20 goals, trailing only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. Thus,
Toney’s return from suspension will greatly enhance Brentford’s attacking
power. However, their away performances have been notably weak. In the last
10 away games, Brentford have only managed one win, three draws, and six
losses.
Tottenham are undoubtedly more prominent than Brentford both in terms
of overall image and strength. Furthermore, Tottenham have a strong home
performance, which stands in stark contrast to Brentford’s poor away form. In
their last five away games, Brentford have managed only one draw and suffered
four losses, conceding an average of more than two goals per game during this
period. Therefore, it is reasonable to be optimistic that Tottenham, known for
their strength at home, can secure all three points in this match and regain
their winning momentum.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Last 5 Games: LDWWL
24-01-27 Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Manchester United
24-01-15 Manchester United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
24-01-06 Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Burnley
23-12-31 Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Bournemouth
23-12-29 Brighton 4-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Brentford’s Last 5 Games: WDDLL
24-01-27 Brentford 3-2 Nottingham Forest
24-01-17 Wolves 2-2 Brentford (AET 3:2)
24-01-06 Brentford 1-1 Wolves
23-12-30 Crystal Palace 3-1 Brentford
23-12-28 Brentford 1-4 Wolves
Head To Head Record:
23-08-13 Brentford 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
23-05-20 Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Brentford
22-12-26 Brentford 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
22-04-24 Brentford 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur
21-12-03 Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Brentford
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur
to win