England Premier League
Saturday 8th October 2022
Kick off at 5:30pm BST
Venue: Amex Stadium
Match Preview:
The evening game will see Brighton take on Tottenham and the home side may have just lost one of the brightest prospects in English football but they still pulled off a terrific result last weekend. Under new manager Roberto De Zerbi the club went to Anfield and drew 3-3 with Liverpool. True at one point all 3 points looked like being Brighton’s as they led the game 2-0 but even an out of sorts Liverpool side are going to be dangerous at home and the Reds were able to come back and be leading the game 3-2 so to end up drawing the game in the end felt like a great result for the visitors. With that said it’s one game in for De Zerbi and the fixtures don’t get any easier with this game against Tottenham who have started the season in excellent form.
Brighton have started the season well and are in 4th place and could go into 3rd moving past of all teams Tottenham on goal difference with a solid win here. With just one defeat so far the club can’t be criticised but all eyes will still be on the new manager to see if he can keep the good start going. Tottenham had a frustrating midweek Champions League game as they travelled to Germany and could only draw 0-0 with Eintract Frankfurt. This follows on from their 3-1 derby defeat to Arsenal, and their 6-2 battering of Leicester seems a long time ago. However the loss to Arsenal was Tottenham’s first of the season and they have had a really strong start to the season. They need to keep that level up though as Arsenal and Manchester City look to put some daylight to 3rd place.
Team News:
Brighton: Enock Mwepu is ill and looks set to miss this game but if so should be available next week. Moises Caicedo has a knock but is expected to be fine for this game but will need to be assessed. Jakub Moder is a long term injury with his knee.
Tottenham: Emerson Royal is suspended for 3 games following his red card against Arsenal. Dejan Kulusevski is only 50/50 to return from his hamstring injury. Lucas Moura is out with a tendon injury with no fixed return date.
Brighton vs Tottenham Head to Head:
Last season Tottenham won this fixture 2-0.
Tottenham have won 6 of the last 10 meetings between the teams.
Harry Kane has scored 3 goals past Brighton in the last three meetings.
Brighton vs Tottenham Prediction:
Tottenham will be the favourites to win the game but they have a very tough match on their hands. We already know about Brighton’s qualities this season and while it has been a body blow to the players to lose Potter for now we can see how they are fightn for De Zerbi and for now we should trust the club to continue to be stable. But this match is tricky for Tottenham because it is De Zerbi’s first game at home and it is almost an evening game, there will be a great atmosphere and if the players give their all we can see an upset. Of course if the A game Tottenham turn up we know they are a team with many goals in them, but perhaps this is a case where Brighton are playing Tottenham at the right time and Tottenham are playing Brighton at the wrong time?
We expect a very good and possibly physical game with chances for both sides and certainly will pick both teams to score, but Brighton given the above evidence and the fact they beat Tottenham away last season could well edge this one and they are great value to do so.
Brighton vs Tottenham Betting Tips:
Asian handicap (0.0 Brighton) at 2.00
Both teams to score at 1.66
Anytime goalscorer: Leandro Trossard at 3.75
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