Brentford vs Tottenham: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds today

Brentford and Tottenham begin their respective Premier League campaigns with an intriguing London derby this afternoon.

It’s a tale of two (absent) strikers at the Gtech Community Stadium today as the Bees start a season which will be devoid of top marksman Ivan Toney for at least its first half, while Spurs begin life without Harry Kane after his big-money move to Bayern Munich.

It has been a busy summer at Spurs anyway with Ange Postecoglou now in the hotseat after a long-running manager search.

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The Australian has already set about stamping his authority on a squad which finished a lowly eighth last time out, while Brentford would love to match their impressive ninth-place finish from last term under Thomas Frank.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Brentford vs Tottenham is scheduled for a 2pm BST kick-off today on Sunday August 13, 2023.

The match will take place at the Gtech Community Stadium in west London.

Where to watch Brentford vs Tottenham

TV channel: In the UK, Brentford vs Tottenham will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event, with coverage beginning at 1pm.

Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dan Kilpatrick at the ground.

Opportunity knocks: Richarlison will step into Harry Kane’s role for Tottenham at Brentford (REUTERS)

Brentford vs Tottenham lineups and team news

Brentford starting XI: Flekken, Hickey, Collins, Pinnock, Ajer, Henry, Norgaard, Janelt, Jensen, Mbeumo, Wissa

Subs: Strakosha, Schade, Dasilva, Zanka, Lewis-Potter, Damsgaard, Baptiste, Roerslev, Yarmoliuk

Tottenham starting XI: Vicario, Emerson, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie, Bissouma, Skipp, Kulusevski, Maddison, Son, Richarlison

Subs: Hojbjerg, Sanchez, Perisic, Lo Celso, Porro, Sarr, Davies, Austin, Solomon

Brentford vs Tottenham prediction

Spurs’ new project may well turn out to be a prosperous one but Postecoglou could hardly ask for a more difficult welcome to the Premier League.

Brentford lack their main goalscorer but have the potential to be every bit as wily and technical as they’ve ever been.

Brentford to win, 2-1.

Buzzing Bees: Thomas Frank wants to lead a renewed charge for Europe this season (Getty Images)

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Both of the clubs’ Premier League meetings in west London so far have ended in a draw.

Brentford wins: 7

Tottenham wins: 24

Draws: 15

Brentford vs Tottenham match odds

Brentford: 17/10

Tottenham: 31/20

Draw: 5/2