Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank prepares for an emotional reunion with his former club, Brentford, on Saturday afternoon.
He looks to arrest a dismal run of form that has plagued his new side in North London. Spurs return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in crisis mode. In fact, they have won just three of their 16 Premier League home games in 2025. This is their lowest win rate across a calendar year in their league history.
They face a Brentford side that is also struggling on the road. The Bees have lost six away games this season, which is more than any other side in the division. However, they arrive with renewed hope after becoming the second London team to face Arsenal and Tottenham away consecutively. Consequently, this London derby offers a critical opportunity for both desperate teams to turn the tide.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford – Match Preview and Team News
Date: Saturday, 6 December 2025
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Referee: Robert Jones
VAR: Timothy Wood
Last Meeting: Brentford 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur, 2 February 2025, Premier League
Team News
Tottenham Hotspur
Thomas Frank has received a massive boost with Micky van de Ven named in the probable starting XI. This suggests the Dutchman has recovered sufficiently from the hamstring scare that threatened to keep him out. He will partner Cristian Romero, who is available again after suspension.
However, the attack remains reshuffled due to injuries to Dominic Solanke and Richarlison. Therefore, Randal Kolo Muani is expected to lead the line. He will be supported by Mohammed Kudus. Lucas Bergvall continues in midfield in the absence of James Maddison.
Brentford
Brentford boss Keith Andrews is navigating a difficult schedule. He will rely heavily on striker Igor Thiago. The Brazilian has been a revelation despite the team’s struggles. Thiago has scored nine goals in his last eight Premier League starts. Crucially, those strikes directly earned eight points for the Bees. Keane Lewis-Potter is expected to start at left-back. Sepp van den Berg and Nathan Collins will anchor the defence.
Form
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs are enduring a torrid spell. They have lost their last three Premier League London derbies. Furthermore, they have lost each of their last four such matches at home. Consequently, they are in danger of setting an unwanted record. They have never lost five consecutive home derbies in their league history. Their 10 home defeats in 2025 is already a joint-high for the club.
Brentford
The Bees have struggled in the capital. They have won just three of their last 16 Premier League London derbies. Interestingly, all three of those victories came away from home. This offers a glimmer of hope for Saturday. However, their away form this season is a major concern. Only Wolves have picked up fewer points on the road than Brentford.
Predicted Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur predicted XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Bentancur; Kudus, Bergvall, Johnson; Kolo Muani
Brentford predicted XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Yarmolyuk, Henderson; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford?
This match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the 15:00 GMT Saturday blackout. Highlights will be available on BBC’s Match of the Day at 22:30 GMT.
