Tottenham hotspur vs Brighton Preview and Predictions

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Tottenham hotspur vs Brighton Preview

The English Premier League’s 30th matchday will feature Tottenham hotspur vs Brighton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

Tottenham appointed Christian Stellini as their interim manager after Antonio Conte’s departure. However, they are currently facing difficulties, and they may not secure a Champions League spot for the next season.

Now basking in the glory of a seven-game unbeaten run in all tournaments, the Seagulls have cemented themselves in sixth place in the Premier League table, and while Tottenham hold an unassailable four-point lead over their upcoming opponents right now, Brighton’s two games in hand could yet prove pivotal.

In his first game as interim manager, Stellini led Spurs to a 1-1 draw against Everton. Unfortunately, Tottenham has only won one of their last four Premier League games. They currently sit outside the top four, three points behind Newcastle United and Manchester United, having played an extra game.

Brighton’s head coach Roberto De Zerbi has been rumored as a top candidate for many clubs seeking a new manager, including Tottenham. The game on Saturday will provide a good opportunity for De Zerbi to showcase his skills.

Team News

Adam Lallana, Jakub Moder, Jeremy Sarmiento, and Enock Mwepu are unavailable for Brighton due to injuries, while Tariq Lamptey’s availability is uncertain. Tottenham will also be without several key players, including Rodrigo Bentancur, Ryan Sessegnon, Yves Bissouma, Lucas Moura, Ben Davies, and Emerson Royal. Richarlison’s availability for Everton is questionable.

Head to Head

When making predictions for the Tottenham-Brighton match, past encounters should be considered. Last year, the teams played four times, with Tottenham winning three games and Brighton winning one. Notably, in four of the last five games, one team did not score any goals. Tottenham won 1-0 in their previous encounter at the Amex, with Harry Kane scoring his 100th Premier League away goal. However, they lost to Brighton 1-0 in North London last season and may be considered underdogs for this weekend’s match.