De Zerbi era begins as Bees eye home dominance
A fresh season kicks off at the Gtech Community Stadium as Brentford look to build on their top-half finish against a Tottenham side entering a new era under Roberto De Zerbi.
Brentford enter the 2026/27 campaign with stability under Keith Andrews, who led the Bees to a joint-highest ninth-place finish last season. They carry significant momentum into the opener following a dominant pre-season that featured a 7-0 thrashing of Eintracht Frankfurt and a 4-2 victory over Rennes. Currently 20th in the embryonic table, they have 38 games to secure their top-flight status once more.
Tottenham begin their first full season under Roberto De Zerbi after he successfully steered the club away from relegation danger in 2025/26. Spurs have overhauled their technical profile with the arrivals of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, aiming to implement a high-possession style. They come into this fixture after a 2-2 draw with Hoffenheim and sit 11th with a full 38-game slate ahead to chase European qualification.
Our model vs the market’s price.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Brentford are the stronger side — 59 rating points clear of Tottenham.
xG = goals an average team would score from the same chances. Scoring well above xG means clinical finishing (or a hot streak).
BrentfordTottenhamGoals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
BrentfordTottenhamWhole season, home and away combined — Brentford 5 games, Tottenham 5 games.
BrentfordTottenhamPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Premier League (England) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
