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The 8.30 Premier League doubles revealed: Who can laugh to the end, Tottenham or Sunderland?

5:36pm, 30 August 2025【Football】

The Premier League war rekindled, and two games were selected on August 30. Tottenham hosted Bournemouth at home, while Sunderland fought fiercely with Brentford. What are the results of these two games? Let’s analyze in depth together.

Tottenham VS Bournemouth

Recent status and record

Tottenham Hotspur is in a good mood in the new season. It won two consecutive victories in the first two rounds of the league, scored 5 goals and did not lose a single goal, ranking second in the Premier League. He defeated Arsenal in the first round and overturned Manchester City away from home in the second round. New players integrated quickly, had fierce offensive firepower, and quite stable defense. Bournemouth lost 1 win and 1 loss, losing to Liverpool 2-4 in the first round, and defeated Wolves in a small round. His condition fluctuated greatly, his offensive ability was average, and there were loopholes in defense.

Tottenham's lineup is relatively neat, and Udoji's return has strengthened the defense line, and there are basically no new injuries. Bournemouth also has no key player injuries, the lineup is complete, and he can play with the strongest lineup.

Tactical Features

Tactical Features

Topspur, led by the new coach Thomas Frank, focuses on offensive football. Through the midfield, it launches a full-scale attack from the wing and the middle, with rich offensive means. Bournemouth is good at defensive counterattacks, shrinking the defense line, and using the speed of players such as Solank to hit the opponent behind.

Overall, Tottenham Hotspur is better in strength and form, and has obvious advantages in home games. But Bournemouth's defensive counterattack also has some threat. Tottenham Hotspur wins, the score may be 2-1, 3-1.

Sunderland VS Brentford

Recent status and record

As a newly promoted team, Sunderland defeated West Ham United 3-0 at home and lost to Burnley away from home in the second round. It is a typical "home dragon and away bug". Brentford also lost 1-3 to Nottingham Forest in the first round away, and defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at home in the second round, and recovered in form.

In the historical confrontation between the two sides, Brentford has the advantage, facing Sunderland in the last 5 times, winning 3 wins and 2 draws.

Linear situation

Sunderland's defense line was injured, and there were hidden dangers in defense, which had a great impact on their defensive system. Brentford's lineup is relatively complete, without the injury problems of key players, and can better execute tactics.

Tactical Features

Sunderland likes to use high-pressure pressing tactics at home, uses the home atmosphere to suppress opponents, and find opportunities through set pieces and high altitude balls. Brentford focuses on defensive counterattacks, with strong ability to conduct balls in the midfield and fast counterattack speed.

Brentford has an advantage in strength, tactical maturity and lineup integrity. Although Sunderland has home advantage, there are serious problems with defense injuries. Brentford is predicted to be unbeaten, and the score may be 1 - 2, 1 - 1.