Tottenham vs Brentford Betting Predictions and Odds – EFL Cup 2021
Do tired Spurs lose the finals?
⚽️ Match: Tottenham vs Brentford
⚽️ Competition: EFL Cup 2020
⭐️ Date: 05.01.2021
🔹 Betting Prediction Brentford
🔸 Odds: 4.8
⭐️ Stake: 3/10 units
The EFL Cup, currently also called Carabao Cup due to name sponsorship, is often smiled at on the island. Even alternative names like Mickey Mouse Cup or Worthless Cup have made the rounds in recent years and are primarily due to the fact that many top teams do not take this competition very seriously and regularly offer B-teams. Nevertheless, one of the “Big Six” teams has always been able to secure the title in the recent past.
Also in the current season, there are quite a few signs that a real heavyweight will be crowned the title. Before the Manchester derby takes place in the second semi-final on Wednesday, Tottenham and Brentford face each other on Tuesday evening.
The guest should not be underestimated for various reasons. On the one hand, the ambitious second division team has already eliminated four first division teams (!) In the current competition. On the other hand, it suits the Bees that, unlike in previous years, this time the decision will be made in just one game. The actually practised mode with a return leg in the semifinals was suspended in view of the high stress this season.
Speaking of stress: In terms of fatigue after many competitive games recently within a few days, the advantages of the underdog from West London should be, especially since they had almost a whole week to prepare for the highlight game at the Spurs. The bottom line is that we would be cautious about making a prediction for the home win between Tottenham and Brentford. There is certainly potential for surprises in the first semifinals.
Tottenham – Stats & current form
For Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, the new year 2021 began with important success. After four games without a win (two draws, two bankruptcies), coach Jose Mourinho’s team prevailed 3-0 at home against the uncomfortable newly-promoted Leeds United, thus ending the persistent dry spell that had sometimes led to the Londoners had to surrender the top position they had achieved in the meantime to Liverpool.
The Lilywhites are currently fourth in the Premier League table, four points behind the Reds. Because Aston Villa’s next task in the league is not due until January 13, the focus is initially on the national cup competitions. On Tuesday evening, for example, Harry Kane and Co. want to fix the first entry into the EFL Cup final since 2015. At best, even the fourth title in the English version of the League Cup should be celebrated at the end of February.
Head and body as a threat to the first EFL Cup final since 2015
In order to reach the final against one of the two giants from Manchester, however, the compulsory task in the round of the last four must first be mastered. Although between Tottenham and Brentford a tip on the home win after regular time is obvious, one or the other danger lurks on the favourites.
Above all, the extreme stress must be mentioned, especially since the Spurs have already played nine competitive games since the beginning of December and were therefore on the field every three days. In addition, there is of course a completely different pressure on the shoulders of the Mourinho protected. Anything but a clear success would definitely be a disappointment.
These two factors in connection with one or the other change in the starting line-up as well as the uncertainty that has not yet been fully expelled after only one win from the last five Premier League games mean that the odds are listed before the city duel in the first semi-final between Tottenham and Brentford do not give the first division clubs really attractive value.
The probable lineup of Tottenham:
↳ Lloris; Aurier, Sanchez, Dier, Davies; Hojbjerg, Sissoko; Moura, Alli, Son; Kane
Last matches from Tottenham:
Premier League
⚽️ 01/02 2021 Tottenham 3 – 0 Leeds
⚽️ 12/27 2020 Wolverhampton 1 – 1 Tottenham
Carabao Cup
⚽️ 12/23 2020 Stoke 1 – 3 Tottenham
Premier League
⚽️ 12/20 2020 Tottenham 0 – 2 Leicester
⚽️ 12/16 2020 Liverpool FC 2 – 1 Tottenham
Brentford – Stats & current form
While Tottenham is more or less faced with a chore to live up to its own favourite role against a second division club, the guests from west London should find it much easier to motivate themselves for the first EFL Cup semi-final in the club’s history. After all, in the event of two more wins, not only would the pot beckon, but also qualification for the UEFA Europa League.
There are several reasons why the team of Danish trainer Thomas Frank has justified hopes. For example, the Bees have had a good season so far, are in fourth place after 22 match days in the championship and are still in direct contact with the promotion ranks.
Will the Premier League scare continue the unbeaten streak?
In addition, the self-confidence could hardly be greater at the moment, because since October 24, more than two months, the red-whites have been unbeaten in all competitions. In the 16 matches that followed, the second division had the upper hand nine times, including the three most recent championship games, all of which were victorious.
What should also be taken into account in the forecast between Tottenham and Brentford is the fact that the club, which only missed promotion to the Premier League in the 2019/20 playoff final against Fulham, has already knocked out four first division clubs in the current EFL Cup. In round two and three, the Red and White Army celebrated away wins at Southampton and West Brom. Fulham and West Brom were both defeated to zero in the last sixteen and quarter-finals.
It is also positive to note that the scheduled league game on the weekend was cancelled at short notice and the underdog is therefore well-rested in the highlight match in the north of the capital. There will probably not be many changes in the starting XI compared to the strong performance against Bournemouth on December 30th (2-1).
The probable lineup of Brentford:
↳ Raya; Dalsgaard, Jansson, Pinnock, Henry; Dasilva, Janelt, Jensen; Mbuemo, Toney, Canos
Last matches from Brentford:
Championship
⚽️ 12/30 2020 Brentford 2 – 1 Bournemouth
⚽️ 12/26 2020 Cardiff 2 – 3 Brentford
Carabao Cup
⚽️ 12/22 2020 Brentford 1 – 0 Newcastle United
Championship
⚽️ 12/19 2020 Brentford 3 – 1 Reading
⚽️ 12/15 2020 Watford 1 – 1 Brentford
Tottenham vs Brentford – Direct comparison / H2H balance
The two teams have already played 15 matches at a competitive level. Tottenham clearly leads the direct comparison with nine wins. Brentford only got the upper hand twice. However, these numbers are not really meaningful, as the last direct duel was almost exactly 20 years ago. The cards will be reshuffled on Tuesday evening.
Tottenham vs Brentford betting odds in comparison
🔹 Betting Prediction: Tottenham
🔸 Odds: 1.4
🔹 Betting Prediction: Draw
🔸 Odds: 4.75
🔹 Betting Prediction: Brentford
🔸 Odds: 8
Tottenham vs Brentford Betting Predictions and Odds by PicksSoccer Experts
At first glance, everything in the first EFL Cup semi-final indicates that a tip on the home win between Tottenham and Brentford will pay off. The home side has significantly more quality, enjoy the home advantage and have made nine of the previous 15 direct duels victorious.
In our eyes, an exciting game awaits us in which the outsider will get his chances. We are far from underestimating the ambitious second division team, especially since the Bees have been unbeaten since October 24th, have already eliminated four first division teams in the course of the competition and recently achieved three wins in a row in the championship.
Key facts – Tottenham vs Brentford tips
⭐️ Tottenham is playing the tenth competitive game since the beginning of December
⭐️ Brentford has been undefeated since October 24, 2020
⭐️ The Bees have already eliminated four first division clubs in the EFL Cup 2020/21
In addition, one or the other smart factor should also be taken into account. For one thing, the pressure is clearly on the host’s side; on the other hand, the underdog should go into the match much more rested. It should also not be neglected that this is the game of the year for the guests.
In view of these subjective assessments, we come to the conclusion that in the first semifinals between Tottenham and Brentford, the high odds on the guest making the final, regardless of whether after 90 minutes, extra time or a penalty shootout, are alluded to with a smaller stake should.
