Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Brentford: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Tottenham Hotspur beat Brentford 2-0 in the Premier League. The hosts took control midway through the first half when Richarlison scored in the 25th minute, assisted by Xavi Simons, giving Spurs a deserved lead after building pressure. They doubled their advantage just before the break as Xavi Simons netted in the 43rd minute, capping a strong opening period where Tottenham looked sharper despite Brentford’s attempts to counter. Coming off a mixed run with a draw against Newcastle United and losses to Fulham and Arsenal, this win provided a timely boost for Spurs, showing they can grind out results at home.

The second half saw Brentford push harder but fail to break through, with yellow cards mounting for both sides amid a scrappy contest. Tottenham managed the game well, making substitutions like João Palhinha for Rodrigo Bentancur at 65’ to shore up midfield, while Brentford’s changes, including Rico Henry for Kristoffer Ajer at 46’, couldn’t spark a comeback. Brentford’s recent form, featuring back-to-back away losses to Arsenal and now Spurs, highlighted their struggles on the road, leaving them unable to convert possession into goals here.

Tottenham edged possession at 53% to Brentford’s 47%, allowing them to dictate the tempo for much of the game, though Brentford stayed competitive with 50 successful dribbles compared to Spurs’ 44, suggesting they posed threats on the break. Corners were close at seven for Tottenham and six for Brentford, pointing to an even battle in set-piece opportunities, but the hosts made better use of their chances with one assist recorded against Brentford’s zero. Discipline was an issue, with Tottenham picking up three yellow cards and Brentford four, reflecting a feisty encounter, while substitutions saw Spurs use four – including Wilson Odobert replacing Randal Kolo Muani at 74’ – and Brentford five, like Mathias Jensen coming on for Mikkel Damsgaard at 61’, as both teams adjusted without any red cards or penalties influencing the flow.

Tottenham’s breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Richarlison scored, assisted by Xavi Simons, shifting momentum firmly in their favour. They built on that with Xavi Simons’ goal in the 43rd minute, establishing a comfortable lead by half-time. Yellow cards disrupted the rhythm, with Cristian Romero booked for Tottenham at 31’, Pedro Porro at 47’, and Archie Gray at 77’, while Brentford saw Michael Kayode cautioned at 28’, Kristoffer Ajer at 45’, Kevin Schade at 60’, and Yegor Yarmolyuk at 72’.

Key substitutions included Tottenham bringing on João Palhinha for Rodrigo Bentancur at 65’ and Kevin Danso for Cristian Romero at 81’ to maintain control, as Brentford introduced Rico Henry for Kristoffer Ajer at 46’ and later Aaron Hickey for Michael Kayode plus Vitaly Janelt for Yegor Yarmolyuk at 76’, but these changes couldn’t turn the tide.

Tottenham Hotspur lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Xavi Simons pulling strings in attack through his goal and assist, while Richarlison led the line effectively as the scorer. Defensive partnerships held firm despite yellow cards for Cristian Romero and Pedro Porro, and midfield adjustments like Pape Matar Sarr replacing Mohammed Kudus at 80’ helped see out the win.

Brentford set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, relying on midfielders like Yegor Yarmolyuk and Mikkel Damsgaard before substitutions brought in Vitaly Janelt and Mathias Jensen to add energy. Defensive tweaks, such as Rico Henry replacing Kristoffer Ajer at half-time, aimed to steady the backline amid yellow cards for players including Michael Kayode and Kevin Schade, but they struggled to create clear openings.

Xavi Simons was Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match after a standout performance, scoring one goal and providing one assist to drive Tottenham’s victory. He also created one big chance and made one key pass, underlining his influence in breaking down Brentford’s defence and controlling the game’s rhythm.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Brentford (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Newcastle United (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Fulham (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Arsenal (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Manchester United (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Arsenal (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Burnley (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Newcastle United (H)

Tottenham Hotspur have just beaten Brentford 2-0, moving them to eighth place on 22 points as they chase European spots following a patchy run that includes a draw with Newcastle United and losses to Fulham and Arsenal. Their next match is against Slavia Praha on 2025-12-09 at 20:00, offering a chance to build momentum in what could be a key fixture to climb the table.

Brentford have just lost 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur, leaving them in 14th on 19 points after a tough spell with away defeats to Arsenal and now Spurs, offset by home wins over Burnley and Newcastle United. They now face an opportunity to pull further clear of relegation trouble.

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