Brentford and Tottenham kick off their Premier League 2026 campaigns in an opening-day London derby. The match gets underway on Saturday 22 August at 17:30 (GMT) at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Both sides will be eager to get their seasons off to a flying start after showing some promising form in their pre-season friendlies. This sets the stage for what should be an entertaining and competitive clash as both teams look to make an early statement.
Find out where to watch Brentford vs. Tottenham and what our expert predictions are, as well as the expected lineups for today’s encounter.
Match Overview - Brentford vs. Tottenham
- Brentford enters the new Premier League season with momentum after a dominant 7-0 pre-season win against Eintracht Frankfurt. The Bees aim for a strong home start.
- Tottenham also comes into this match with confidence after a positive pre-season. Spurs have lost only one of their last ten opening league fixtures.
- Historically, Spurs have dominated, winning five of the last ten encounters and remaining unbeaten in all Premier League visits to the Gtech Community Stadium.
Head-to-Head Record
- Brentford have only won one of their 10 Premier League games against Tottenham, drawing four and losing five.
- Four of the five previous league meetings at the Gtech Community Stadium have ended in a draw, with Spurs remaining unbeaten.
- The Bees were a threat from set-pieces last season, scoring a league-high six goals from long throws.
- Tottenham failed to win a single Premier League match from a losing position during the 2025-26 campaign.
- Brentford’s Igor Thiago boasted the best shot conversion rate (26.2%) in the league last season for players with over 25 shots.
Brentford Looking for a Strong Start at Home
Brentford ended their pre-season impressively, comfortably beating Eintracht Frankfurt 7-0. This result boosts confidence, though it contrasts with their poor finish to the last Premier League season, where they won only one of their final ten games.
Igor Thiago was a key player against Frankfurt, scoring twice. The Brazilian striker also boasted the best shot conversion rate in the league last term. Crucially, the Bees have a full squad with no reported injuries.
This complete squad provides a significant advantage as they aim to translate their pre-season form into competitive points. A strong start at home is vital to build momentum and avoid the difficulties encountered in their previous campaign.
Tottenham Confident for Season Opener
Tottenham Hotspur displayed strong form during pre-season, securing positive results in their club friendlies. They carry this momentum into the Premier League opener, aiming for a solid start to the competitive season.
Brentford vs. Tottenham Prediction: Spurs to claim victory
Tottenham Hotspur have a strong opening day record, losing just one of their last ten season starters. Given both teams’ attacking form in pre-season, we could see an early goal, making "Over 0.5 goals in the first half" an interesting option.
While many of their recent encounters at this stadium have been draws, both sides look sharp offensively. This suggests a decisive outcome is likely, and the "Double Chance 12" market, which covers a win for either team, could be a solid choice.
Despite Brentford’s impressive pre-season, Tottenham’s historical dominance in this fixture and their consistency at the start of new campaigns gives them the edge. Therefore, our main prediction is for Tottenham to win the match.
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| Over/Under | Over 0.5 goals in the first half | |
| Double Chance | The match will not end in a draw | |
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
Where to Watch Brentford vs. Tottenham
For those wondering where to watch Brentford vs. Tottenham, there is currently no broadcast information available for this match.
- TV: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Ultra HDR
- Streaming: Sky Go, NOW Sports Membership
Brentford vs. Tottenham Predicted Lineups
As the Premier League season kicks off, both teams will be looking to start strong. With no reported injuries, the expected Brentford lineup and Tottenham lineup could reflect the managers’ ideal strategies for securing an early advantage. This opening fixture will be a key test of how each side has prepared, aiming to find the right balance between a solid defence and a potent attack to control the game from the very beginning of this new campaign.
Brentford
Kelleher; Ajer, Collins, Kayode; Janelt, Jensen, Sangaré, Lewis-Potter; Ouattara, Thiago, Schade. Manager: Keith Andrews.
Tottenham
Antonín Kinský; Andrew Robertson, B. Davies, Danso, Jan Paul van Hecke; Bentancur, C. Gallagher, J. Maddison, D. Ajayi; A. Gray, B. Austin.
Match Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: Brentford vs. Tottenham
- Competition: Premier League 2026/27
- Date: 22/08/2026
- Kick-off: 17:30 (GMT)
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