Brentford vs Tottenham Tips - Gtech Community Stadium, 22 August
Brentford have scored freely in pre-season and Tottenham begin a new chapter under Roberto De Zerbi. Both teams to score is the sharpest route into this derby.
- Kick-off is 18:30 SAST on Saturday 22 August at the Gtech Community Stadium.
- Tottenham are under Roberto De Zerbi, while Brentford's manager was not independently verified in the research.
- We take Tottenham draw no bet, BTTS Yes and a 1-2 away scoreline.
Brentford host Tottenham at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday 22 August at 18:30 SAST. Sky Sports supplied the 17:30 BST kick-off, and that is the time we use rather than a conflicting aggregator conversion. The home side have found pre-season goals, while Tottenham arrive with a new manager and a meaningful historical edge.
The 17:30 BST fixture slot is listed by Sky Sports.
Our Picks
| Selection | Market | Odds | Bookmaker | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Draw No Bet | Match Result | @1.86 | Hollywoodbets | 2 Units |
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | Both Teams to Score | @1.79 | Betway | 1 Unit |
| Brentford 1-2 Tottenham | Correct Score | @8.00 | WSB | 0.5 Units |
Odds are indicative pre-match prices for 22 August and will move before kick-off. Check the current market before placing a bet.
The indicative price guide uses Hollywoodbets, Betway and WSB. Prices move before kick-off, so check the live market and the named starting sides before committing.
View football markets at Betway →
Brentford Bring Goals to the Opener
Brentford beat Frankfurt 7-0 and Rennes 4-2 in their latest pre-season matches. Those scores do not count for league points, but they show an attack that has found rhythm before the season starts.
The research did not independently verify Brentford's current manager, their transfer business or their injury list. We leave those details out. The case for a Brentford goal rests only on their available recent scoring evidence and home setting. Sky Sports records the relevant pre-season results.
Tottenham Start a New Era
Roberto De Zerbi took the Tottenham job on 31 March on a five-year deal after a turbulent 2025-26 campaign. His side had pre-season wins and draws against Hoffenheim, a draw against Getafe, and wins over Auckland FC and MK Dons.
The confirmed arrivals named in the research include Jan Paul van Hecke, Martin Dúbravka, Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Sandro Tonali. That is enough change to make this first competitive away trip more interesting than the raw head-to-head suggests. The Guardian confirms De Zerbi's appointment.
Head-to-Head Context
The verified ten-meeting snapshot reads Brentford one win, four draws and Tottenham five wins. The most recent meeting, on 1 January 2026, finished 0-0. FootballBoard supplies the ten-meeting record.
| Verified ten-game snapshot | Brentford wins | Draws | Tottenham wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meetings | 1 | 4 | 5 |
BTTS Is the Direct Route
The last head-to-head was goalless, but the current angle comes from Brentford's lively pre-season scoring and Tottenham's need to establish their new approach away from home. BTTS Yes is a cleaner position than a full away win.
Tottenham draw no bet provides result cover against a tight London derby. The 1-2 correct score stays small because it asks for the exact match pattern, not because it is the foundation of the preview.
Team News and Expected Line-ups
Tottenham's confirmed new-manager and transfer information is included above. Brentford squad availability and the current head coach were not independently verified in the supplied research.
No official line-ups are available at publication. Check the clubs' starting XIs before using any scorer or card market.
Verdict
BTTS Yes at @1.79 is our main match angle. Tottenham draw no bet at @1.86 keeps the historical edge in play without overcommitting, and Brentford 1-2 Tottenham at @8.00 is the small correct-score bet. Brentford's pre-season goals make a blank unlikely.
18+ only. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. SA Responsible Gambling Foundation: 0800 006 008.