Thomas Frank takes centre stage this weekend as Tottenham face his former side Brentford in the Premier League.
Spurs host another London derby with pressure building on Frank following a dismal run of one win in eight games across all competitions.
Tottenham’s struggles at home are well documented, with just one league win in N17 all season - and that came against newly-promoted Burnley on the opening day.
However, Wednesday night’s fightback to earn a draw at Newcastle has provided some slight respite for Frank but he faces the nightmare prospect of falling below his former club in the table if they lose.
For Brentford, it is a second visit to north London in a matter of days after being beaten 2-0 by Arsenal on Wednesday night, suffering their sixth league loss on the road this season.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Tottenham vs Brentford is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off on Saturday December 6, 2025.
The match will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Where to watch Tottenham vs Brentford
TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live as it lands during the 3pm Saturday blackout.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Sam Tabuteau at the ground.
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm GMT, with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.20pm.
Tottenham vs Brentford team news
Frank does not have any fresh injury concerns to contend with following the 2-2 draw with Newcastle.
Left-back Destiny Udogie is fine despite being spotted limping towards the end of the match at St James’ Park and Micky van de Ven is expected to be recalled after a rest.
Frank has a big decision to make over Xavi Simons, having not started the summer signing in games against Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Fulham or Newcastle.
Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski remain sidelined along with James Maddison and Yves Bissouma, but Radu Dragusin could be named in a senior matchday squad for the first time this season. Summer signing Kota Takai is also back fit.
As for Brentford, top scorer Igor Thiago is expected to be restored to the starting XI after coming on as a substitute in the loss to Arsenal.
Aaron Hickey will hope to recover from a knock and Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson is available again, but Joshua Dasilva, Fabio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo are all long-term absentees.
Tottenham vs Brentford prediction
Tottenham cannot buy a league win at home and Brentford have struggled away under Keith Andrews so far.
Similar was said last weekend before Spurs faced Fulham and the Cottagers found themselves 2-0 up after six minutes en route to their first away league win of the campaign.
We think lightning will strike twice here with the Bees emulating their west London neighbours and piling more pressure on Frank.
Brentford to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Tottenham have a fine record against Brentford, winning the last three meetings when the Bees were being managed by Frank.
Tottenham wins: 27
Brentford wins: 7
Draws: 16
Tottenham vs Brentford match odds
Tottenham to win: 13/10
Brentford to win: 21/10
Draw: 12/5
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
