Tottenham managed to take a 2:2 draw away at Newcastle, but that does little to mask their ongoing problems. The team is now five matches without a win in all competitions and five Premier League rounds without success. Even more worrying is their home form - Spurs have forgotten what it feels like to win at their own stadium, going six consecutive league matches at home without collecting three points. What is consistent, however, is the goal production: each of Tottenham’s last six fixtures has finished with over 2.5 goals, reflecting a side that can create but also concedes far too easily.
Brentford struggle badly on the road
Brentford sit level on points with their opponent but display an extreme contrast between home and away performances. At home, they are competitive and structured, but away from home they collapse far too often. With six losses in seven Premier League away matches and at least two goals conceded in each of those defeats, Brentford’s defensive issues on the road remain a major weakness. They may still find chances going forward, but their lack of stability keeps them vulnerable in every away outing.
Prediction: BTTS – yes
Both sides come into this match with defensive inconsistencies and attacking potential. Tottenham’s open style and Brentford’s poor away defending almost guarantee opportunities at both ends. A goal exchange is the most natural expectation here, with both teams likely to find the net.
