- Tottenham host Brighton with relegation fears rampant, no EPL wins in 2023
- Brighton, with strong form, aiming for European places, winning five of last six
- Brighton unbeaten in last three meetings with Tottenham, including 2-2 draw
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Tottenham, in a battle to escape relegation, will host a formidable Brighton side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Spurs, having failed to win a league game this year, are struggling with defensiveness and poor home performance. Meanwhile, Brighton is flying high, aiming for a spot in European competitions, having won five of their last six matches. Historically close encounters could favor Brighton this time, as they remain unbeaten in their last three meetings with Spurs. The match promises goals, with both teams demonstrating offensive capabilities, and could significantly impact the standings.
Struggling Tottenham host Europe-chasing Brighton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a crucial English Premier League clash.
New Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi faces his former side for the first time, with the North London club desperately fighting to avoid relegation in what is expected to be an open contest.
Tottenham News
Tottenham’s nightmare season continues, with the club facing the real threat of relegation for the first time since 1976/77. A 1-0 defeat to Sunderland last time out extended their miserable run.
Spurs sit 18th in the table, two points from safety, and are still searching for their first league win of the year. They have lost nine and drawn five of their last 14 matches, highlighting their struggles. There have at least been goals at both ends in their games, with Spurs scoring in seven of their last 10 matches while failing to keep a clean sheet in that run.
Home form is a major concern for De Zerbi's side, who are winless in their last eight league games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, losing their last four. Defensive issues persist, with at least two goals conceded in each of their last six home league matches. Their games have also been wide open, with over 2.5 goals in eight of their last nine at home.
Brighton News
Brighton arrive in strong form and full of confidence, winning five of their last six league matches. A 2-0 victory at Burnley last time out made it three consecutive wins.
The Seagulls have pushed themselves into the European conversation, sitting ninth and just two points off sixth place. They have been consistent in attack, scoring in seven of their last 10 matches, although clean sheets have been limited with just three recorded. Fast starts have been key to their success, with Brighton opening the scoring in five of their last six matches.
Away form has also been impressive for Fabian Hurzeler's men. They have won their last three league games on the road and could make history with a fourth straight top-flight away win. Their matches tend to be entertaining, with over 2.5 goals produced in five of their last 10 away fixtures.
Head to Head
Tottenham hold a slight edge historically, with five wins from the last 10 meetings, compared to Brighton’s four. However, the Seagulls are currently unbeaten in the last three encounters, including a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture in September.
Verdict
Tottenham v Brighton
Their recent meetings have produced goals, with both teams scoring in each of the last six encounters. Given Spurs' defensive woes and Brighton’s attacking form, that trend looks set to continue.
Their last six meetings have also produced over 2.5 goals, making a repeat very likely in this one. Brighton are on a three-game winning streak and unbeaten in three games against Spurs. They look well-placed to extend their strong run against a vulnerable Spurs side.
Total Goals
Verdict
Their recent meetings have produced goals, with both teams scoring in each of the last six encounters. Given Spurs' defensive woes and Brighton’s attacking form, that trend looks set to continue.
Their last six meetings have also produced over 2.5 goals, making a repeat very likely in this one. Brighton are on a three-game winning streak and unbeaten in three games against Spurs. They look well-placed to extend their strong run against a vulnerable Spurs side.
Total Goals
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