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BRENTFORD — GW1 PREDICTED LINEUP
vs ⚪ Tottenham Hotspur (H) · Sat 22 Aug, 17:30 BST
High confidence⚙️ 4-3-3🕒 Updated 2026-08-13
MANAGER NOTE Keith Andrews' Brentford at home to new-look Spurs — Thiago is the penalty taker and goal threat; Carvalho brings creativity after Nørgaard's departure. Home opener with good FPL potential.
FORMATION — 4-3-3
STARTING XI
1GKCaoimhín Kelleher★£5.0m
2RBSepp van den Berg£4.5m
3CBEthan Pinnock£5.0m
4CBNathan Collins£5.0m
5LBRico Henry£5.0m
6MFMathias Jensen£5.5m
7MFFábio Carvalho★£5.5m
8MFVitaly Janelt£5.5m
9FWDCallum Wilson£6.5m
10FWDIgor Thiago★£8.0m
11FWDMikkel Damsgaard£6.0m
BENCH
GKHákon Valdimarsson
RBAaron Hickey
CBKristoffer Ajer
MFJosh Dasilva
FWDKevin Schade
FWDJaidon Anthony
🎯 SET PIECES
PenaltyIgor Thiago
Backup penCallum Wilson
CornersDamsgaard (R), Carvalho (L)
Free kicksDamsgaard
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BRENTFORD LINEUP — FAQ
Who takes penalties for Brentford? +
Igor Thiago is Brentford's first-choice penalty taker in 2026/27. The backup is Callum Wilson.
What formation does Brentford play? +
Brentford are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 in GW1 vs Tottenham Hotspur. Check closer to kickoff (Sat 22 Aug, 17:30 BST) for the confirmed XI.
Who takes corners for Brentford? +
Damsgaard (R), Carvalho (L) takes corners for Brentford in 2026/27.
Who is Brentford's best FPL player in GW1? +
Based on fixture (Tottenham Hotspur, H) and form, the standout Brentford FPL options are Caoimhín Kelleher (£5.0m), Fábio Carvalho (£5.5m), Igor Thiago (£8.0m). See the FootballDream FPL captain picks for GW1 for a full breakdown.
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