Brighton vs Tottenham: Match Preview, Team News, and Predicted Lineups

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to continue their recent good form when they travel to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Fresh from a midweek European win, Spurs aim to record their third successive victory in seven days across all competitions.

Last season, Brighton had the upper hand, beating Tottenham in both home and away meetings while scoring seven goals across two matches. Spurs will be seeking revenge in this encounter as they look to improve their standing in the Premier League table.

Match Preview

Brighton started September on a high note after defeating Manchester City 2-1 at home. However, they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth last weekend. Brighton had equalized early in the second half through Kaoru Mitoma, but a late penalty conceded by Jan Paul van Hecke allowed Antoine Semenyo to score and seal Bournemouth’s win.

Head coach Fabian Hurzeler said he was frustrated following his 50th game in command by noting that his players were not rewarded according to their efforts. Even after the loss, Brighton are still in 13th in the Premier League, only one point above the relegation zone but 5 points below the top 4.

The home form of Brighton will play a crucial role on the weekend. They have not lost in their past 10 home matches in the Premier League and are on a 6-match streak in the Amex (W3 D3,) which makes them confident taking on Tottenham. They are also unbeaten in 3 of the past four league encounters with Spur,s besides scoring a double last season (3-2 at home and 4-1 away).

Tottenham Hotspur Form

Tottenham suffered a setback against Bournemouth (1-0) prior to the international break but have since responded well. They beat West Ham 3-0 away in the Premier League last weekend and followed it up with a narrow 1-0 win over Villarreal in the Champions League, courtesy of an early own goal.

With a new head coach Thomas Frank, Spurs has paid more attention to defensive stability. They are not only less disorganized but they did not lose even a single shot on target against Villarreal. With 450 minutes of competitive football in the season Tottenham have already conceded only one goal and is placed in the third position in the Premier League table.

The team has also begun the season well in the road, beating their two first games in the road league by a total margin of 5goals. They have not lost three away games in a row against Brighton, and regardless of the time of his tenure at Brentford, Frank has not lost a game in his last six encounters with the Seagulls.

Brighton & Hove Albion Recent Form

Brighton have shown resilience at home but are inconsistent on the road. Injuries to Jack Hinshelwood (ankle) and Maxim De Cuyper (knee) have further affected the squad. Adam Webster and Solly March remain sidelined, while De Cuyper is a doubt for this match. Mats Wieffer and Diego Gomez are fit and available.

Tottenham Hotspur Recent Form

Spurs are performing well in all their competitions and have not lost in the past two games. Among the important players, Dominic Solanke, Yves Bissouma, Kota Takai, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Radu Dragusin are still in the sidelines. Destiny Udogie is also in good shape and might replace Palhinha in the left-back position, and Joao Palhinha can be put back in the midfield

Brighton Team News

Brighton will miss several key players due to injuries. Hinshelwood and De Cuyper were forced off last weekend, while Adam Webster and Solly March are still out. If De Cuyper cannot play, Ferdi Kadioglu is expected to start at left-back. Either Carlos Baleba or Yasin Ayari could replace Hinshelwood in midfield.

Yankuba Minteh, with a 65% take-on success rate, will continue in attack alongside Mitoma, Georginio Rutter, and Danny Welbeck. Brighton will rely on their home form and attacking talent to challenge Tottenham.

Tottenham Team News

Tottenham Dominic Solanke is recovering due to a broken ankle; he will not play. Frank and his team lack a few major players; however, there are other alternatives. Destiny Udogie can be deployed in the left-back position, and Joao Palhinha might enter the field of the midfield.

In the forward, there are Richarlison, Mathys Tel, and Randal Kolo Muani to vie for the center-forward spot, with Richarlison being the probable starter. He may have Xavi Simons and Mohammed Kudus to join his attack, and Brennan Johnson may also be used on any of the flanks.

Brighton Possible Starting Lineup

Formation: 4-3-3

Tottenham Possible Starting Lineup

Formation: 4-3-3

Match Prediction

Brighton possesses an advantage of playing at home and has a good record against Spurs in the recent past. Tottenham are, however, in great shape having not lost in the past two matches, and the defense of the club is well-developed under the leadership of Thomas Frank.

With the current pace of Tottenham and injury problems of Brighton, Spurs might win this match but Brighton might put it close with their attackers at the Amex stadium. The fans will have to look forward to a thrilling Premier League encounter where both teams are likely to score.

Conclusion

The Brighton vs Tottenham clash promises to be a competitive Premier League match. Brighton aim to build on their home form, while Tottenham seek revenge for last season’s defeats and continue their strong start under Thomas Frank.

Both teams have attacking talent and tactical plans, but Spurs’ current form and defensive strength may give them a slight edge. This match is crucial for Tottenham to maintain their top-four ambitions, while Brighton will fight to climb the table and continue their solid home record.

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