Brighton vs Tottenham prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - October 6, 2024
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 Dailysports.
Brighton
The "Seagulls" have started the Premier League season quite confidently, showing decent results under Fabian Hürzeler. Their first setback came in the sixth round against Chelsea, but before that, Brighton managed to defeat Everton and Manchester United, as well as take points against Arsenal.
However, the draws against Nottingham Forest and Ipswich have left a sour taste, as more convincing performances were expected from Brighton in such encounters. As a result, after six matches, the team currently sits in 9th place in the Premier League standings, just four points behind the top five.
Tottenham
The "Spurs" enter this match following a tough away game in the Europa League against Ferencváros, where Tottenham secured a 2-1 victory. Ange Postecoglou allowed his key players to rest in that fixture, which should ensure they are fully prepared for the clash with Brighton.
This season, Tottenham has impressed with their aggressive pressing and high-tempo play, making their matches highly entertaining, but also leaving them vulnerable to quick counterattacks. By the sixth round, Spurs had already suffered defeats to Arsenal and Newcastle. After six matches, Tottenham is in 8th place in the league table.
Match Facts
- Both teams scored in their last three meetings.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet hit in 3 of the last 5 matches.
- Tottenham has won their last five matches across all competitions.
Head-to-Head
Last season, both teams won at home – Brighton secured a 4-2 victory, while Spurs won 2-1 in London. Overall, Tottenham has won three of their last four encounters, losing only once.
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.
Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor the visitors in this match, giving Tottenham odds of 2.23. We expect a high-scoring affair between the two sides, and our recommended bet is "Total Over 3.0" at odds of 1.60.
