Predicted Tottenham lineup vs Brentford: Key player back, two alterations anticipated
How Tottenham could set up against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium
Tottenham Hotspur head into the New Year’s Day trip to Brentford hoping to gather momentum in the Premier League and claim consecutive league wins.
Spurs ended a difficult run on Sunday with a narrow but vital 1–0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. It wasn’t a polished display, but it delivered the desired result and relieved some of the pressure on Thomas Frank. Teenager Archie Gray was the hero, scoring his first senior goal to seal all three points and lift Tottenham up to 11th in the table.
Confidence is also boosted by Spurs’ recent success against Brentford, having recorded a comfortable 2–0 home win earlier in December. That victory adds extra motivation for Frank as he prepares to face his former club once more. However, the task remains demanding, with Brentford in good form — unbeaten in their last three matches and particularly strong at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Below is the expected Tottenham lineup for the clash.
Goalkeeper
Guglielmo Vicario
Vicario kept an uncommon clean sheet against Palace, making two crucial saves in the first half. Well protected by his defence, the Italian claimed his sixth Premier League shutout of the campaign and remains Spurs’ clear first-choice goalkeeper.
Defence
Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence
Cristian Romero returns after serving a one-match suspension and slots straight back into the heart of defence alongside Micky van de Ven. The pairing will be key in dealing with Brentford’s attacking threats, including the in-form Igor Thiago.
Pedro Porro starts at right-back and is set for a tough battle with Kevin Schade, who is enjoying a strong scoring run. On the left, Djed Spence keeps his place following a series of encouraging performances.
Midfield
Archie Gray, Rodrigo Bentancur, Randal Kolo Muani
Buoyed by his match-winning goal at Selhurst Park, Archie Gray lines up alongside Rodrigo Bentancur in midfield, with both players expected to control possession and set the rhythm of the game.
Randal Kolo Muani takes up a more central midfield role, adding dynamism, progressive runs and a vital link between midfield and attack.
Attack
Wilson Odobert, Richarlison, Mohammed Kudus
Richarlison continues to spearhead the attack after an impressive showing against Palace. Despite seeing two goals ruled out for offside, the Brazilian registered the assist for Gray’s winner and remains central to Spurs’ attacking plans.
Mohammed Kudus starts on the right, offering speed and creativity, while Wilson Odobert features on the left after catching the eye with his direct approach and attacking threat in his previous outing.