Brentford vs Tottenham Prediction & Betting Tips (1 January)

Returning to form at the end of the calendar year, Brentford recovered before Christmas at bottom side Wolverhampton 0-2 and gained a little more confidence on Saturday against Bournemouth 4-1. The Bees returned to the top 10 after starting December with defeats against Arsenal 2-0 and Tottenham 2-0 and a draw against Leeds 1-1, while falling to Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the English League Cup 2-0. Defeated once on home soil, Brentford remains one of the best teams in the Premier League at home. As a symbol, 13th-placed Tottenham rediscovered its virtues outside its bases on Sunday against Crystal Palace 0-1.

The best team in the Championship on the road 5 wins, 2 draws, 2 defeats began a first reaction in the wake of defeats against Nottingham Forest 3-0 and Liverpool 1-2 and returned to a small point of the waterline. The team of Thomas Frank, the former Brentford coach, does not convince over the long term despite a quality start to the season. 

Both sides come into this fixture with contrasting motivations but similar urgency. Brentford want to reassert their home dominance after recent setbacks, while Tottenham are desperate to avoid slipping further into a crisis that has already sparked discussions about Frank’s future. Spurs have shown flashes of quality, particularly through players like Simons, who has recently delivered influential performances including a goal and assist in the win over BrentfordSky Sports. Brentford, meanwhile, continue to rely on their structured approach and collective intensity, though their attacking output has dipped in recent weeks. The tactical battle between Frank and his former club adds an intriguing emotional layer to the encounter.

Given the recent form of both teams, the matchup feels ripe for a tense, narrow contest. Brentford’s strong home record suggests they will not be easily broken down, but Tottenham’s need for points and their ability to produce decisive moments in tight games could tilt the balance. With both sides showing vulnerabilities but also enough quality to trouble each other, a close scoreline seems the most realistic outcome. For this preview, the predicted correct score is 2–1, reflecting Tottenham’s slight edge in individual match‑winners while acknowledging Brentford’s capacity to make it competitive throughout.

• Summary: Brentford is going head to head with Tottenham Hotspur starting on 1 Jan 2026 at 20:00 UTC at Brentford Community Stadium stadium, London city, England. The match is a part of the Premier League .
• Referee: Andy Madley
• Brentford Feedinco Rating: 6.78
• Tottenham Feedinco Rating: 6.79