Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton's results leave much to be desired: in the last five matches, the team has won only one victory. A defeat by Chelsea, who are in phenomenal form, can be justified, but a 2-2 draw with Nottingham, whom the Seagulls beat twice last season, looks pretty disappointing. To this can be added a goalless draw with Ipswich at the Amex home stadium.
Nevertheless, "Brighton" can be understood. Since the beginning of the season, the team has been hampered by injuries to key players. Players such as Joao Pedro, Solomon March, Paul Van Hoekee and James Milner are in the infirmary. The absence of the same Joao Pedro affects the game, and the Seagulls need to restore the squad as soon as possible in order to return to the winning path.
Tottenham Hotspur
Despite the injury to their main leader Son Heung-min, Tottenham continues to move confidently towards victories. Postecoglou's team first beat Manchester United, and then, going to Hungary, got three points in the Europa League match against Ferencvaros.
In the Premier League, Spurs are gradually climbing up: at the moment they have 10 points and eighth place in the standings. In the last round, the team showed an impressive performance at Old Trafford, defeating the hosts 3-0. This achievement indicates a good state of the team and readiness for new challenges.
Prediction
Postecoglou and his team are aiming for a third consecutive Premier League win and a sixth in all competitions. Spurs are showing excellent form: Van De Beek and Christian Romero are confident in the center of defense, and the midfield with creative Maddison and Kulusevski is one of the best in the league, providing support to Bentakur, who is responsible for destroying the opponent's attacks.
In the attack, despite the absence of Son, Solanke and Brennan Johnson successfully play the role of goaltender. In addition, Tottenham have a deep bench, which allows the team to effectively cope with a busy schedule of matches.
Last season, the teams exchanged home wins, but in the first round, Brighton defeated Spurs when the latter had serious problems with the squad — Davis and Emerson Royal then formed the central defense. In the second round, Tottenham demonstrated their superiority, and in their current form, the team looks like a clear favorite for the upcoming match.
