The final match of the seventh round of the English Premier League will take place at the Amex Stadium, where Brighton will host Tottenham. Here’s a match prediction from the expert team at Sportsmacro.
Brighton
The “Seagulls” have started the Premier League season confidently, delivering solid performances under Fabian Hürzeler. Their first setback occurred in the sixth round against Chelsea, but prior to that, Brighton secured victories against Everton and Manchester United, along with earning points against Arsenal.
However, draws against Nottingham Forest and Ipswich have left a bit of a sour taste, as more convincing results were anticipated in those matches. As a result, after six games, Brighton currently occupies 9th place in the Premier League standings, just four points adrift of the top five.
Tottenham
The “Spurs” come into this match after a tough away game in the Europa League against Ferencváros, where they managed to secure a 2-1 victory. Ange Postecoglou took the opportunity to rest key players in that match, ensuring they are well-prepared for the clash with Brighton.
This season, Tottenham has impressed with their aggressive pressing and high-tempo play, making their matches both entertaining and occasionally leaving them susceptible to quick counterattacks. By the sixth round, Spurs had already faced defeats against Arsenal and Newcastle. After six matches, Tottenham currently sits in 8th place in the league table.
Key Facts about the match
- Both teams have scored in their last three meetings.
- The “Total Over 2.5” bet has been successful in 3 of the last 5 matches.
- Tottenham is currently on a strong run, having won their last five matches across all competitions.
Probable Lineups
- Brighton: Steele, Estupiñán, Igor, Webster, Hinshelwood, Adingra, Moder, Baleba, Mitoma, Enciso, Ferguson.
- Tottenham: Vicario, Udogie, van de Ven, Romero, Porro, Maddison, Bentancur, Kulusevski, Son, Solanke, Johnson.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Last season, both teams claimed victory at home, with Brighton securing a 4-2 win and Spurs triumphing 2-1 in London. Overall, Tottenham has been successful in three of their last four encounters against Brighton, suffering just one defeat.
Brighton vs Tottenham Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor the visitors, giving Tottenham odds of 2.23 for the match. We anticipate a high-scoring affair between the two sides, so our recommended bet is “Total Over 3.0” at odds of 1.60.
