Brighton and Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
English Premier League, KO: 16:30 Oct 6, 2024, AMEX Stadium
Tottenham Hotspur have reeled off five successive wins after losing in the North London derby but their revival faces a major test on the road at Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League.
Fans were starting to have doubts about Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham revolution after that home loss to Arsenal but the Aussie has stuck to his guns and been rewarded with a resurgence in form.
Last weekend's 3-0 win at Old Trafford, which saw Slips Tips go for a couple of stats bets, left them just three points adrift of the top four so another win in Brighton would leave them in good shape.
It won't be easy against the Seagulls though as they sit just a point behind Tottenham after six games. New boss Fabian Hurzeler got off to a flying start with a seven-game unbeaten run in all competitions but it came to an end at Chelsea last weekend.
Brighton's defence couldn't cope with four-goal Cole Palmer, who brought up a bet for Slips Tips, and now face another tough test against Tottenham's slick attack.
How the bookies view it: Brighton overpriced at 9/5
With Tottenham in such fine form, Betano make them 23/20 favourites. Brighton look a bit overpriced at 9/5 and that could be worth a punt with Spurs coming off the back of a Thursday night European clash in Hungary. The draw pays 3/1.
Recent head to head: Tottenham on top
Tottenham Hotspur have held the upper hand of late in this fixture, winning seven of the last 11 meetings. Brighton won the other four clashes, including a 4-2 victory at the Amex last season.
Players to watch: Mitoma ready to roam free
With Tottenham's full-backs regularly pushing forward it often leaves space for wingers to exploit. Brighton have a flying machine in Kaoru Mitoma and he could get some joy here. The Japanese star is 2/1 with Betano for anytime scorer while Bet365 price him at evens to either score or assist.
Dominic Solanke was Tottenham's big summer buy and he's starting to pay them back with some goals. After earning an England recall, he's 13/8 at Bet365 to get on the scoresheet again.
Probable line-ups
Postecoglou made lots of changes for the midweek clash in Hungary but should revert to his strongest side here. Hueng-Min Son and Destiny Udogie are doubts with thigh injuries.
Brighton are sweating on the fitness of Joao Pedro, Joel Veltman, Simon Adingra and Brajan Gruda. Long-term crocks Matt O'Riley and Jean Paul van Hecke remain out along with James Milner and Solly March.
Brighton and Hove Albion: Verbruggen. Webster, Dunk, Estupinan, Baleba, Mitoma, Kadioglu, Ayari, Hinshelwood, Rutter, Welbeck.
Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario. Davies, Romero, Porro, Van de Ven, Maddison, Kulusevski, Bentancur, Werner, Solanke, Johnson.
Anything else catch the eye?
We were treated to six goals when Tottenham came calling last term and this clash promises thrills at both ends again. The bookies clearly agree as combining BTTS and over 2.5 goals pays a tiny 41/80 at Betano. Backing over 3.5 strikes on its own takes you to 10/11 with Bet365, who price over 1.5 first-half goals at evens.
Brighton new boy Georginio Rutter is evens with Bet365 just to have a shot on target and that looks good value if the former Leeds star is handed another start.
This English Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur will be played on Oct 6, 2024 and kick off at 16:30. Check below for our tipsters best Brighton and Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
