Prediction: Tottenham vs Brighton

Verdict: Brighton draw no bet 

Best Odds: 1/1

Bookmaker: Unibet

Looking to make another Premier League statement this weekend, Brighton will make the trip to Tottenham on Saturday afternoon.

Tottenham

Starting with the hosts, marking their return from the international break with more last-gasp heartbreak away at relegation scrappers Everton, Tottenham find themselves in the midst of an extended rut. Eventually having to settle for a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park, Spurs are still looking to claim a first victory in the post-Antonio Conte era. Yet to find a new permanent replacement for the one-time Chelsea boss, the Lilywhites know that they face a real challenge in their bid to claim a crucial top-four finish this season. Heading into the fortnight interval with another downbeat display as they played out a 3-3 draw away at rock-bottom Southampton, Tottenham have now bagged just a single victory from any of their previous six domestic appearances across all competitions. Crashing out of the FA Cup on March 1st following a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Championship outfit Sheffield United, Spurs should face a real challenge on home soil this weekend.

Team News

Shown a straight red card after coming off the bench against Everton on Monday night, Lucas Moura will start a three-match suspension this weekend. Likewise, Spurs will once again be without the likes of Emerson Royal, Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma and Ryan Sessengnon.

Finding the net at Goodison Park last time out and now notching six goals in his last five appearances for club and country, England skipper Harry Kane will spearhead Tottenham’s attack on Saturday afternoon.

Brighton

As for the visitors, putting in another eye-catching display earlier in the week as they claimed a 2-0 victory away at Bournemouth, Brighton are in the midst of what has become a history-making campaign on the south coast. Only continuing to shine since they appointed Roberto De Zerbi back in September, the one-time Sassuolo boss finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. Punching their FA Cup semi-final ticket on March 19th as they cruised their way to a 5-0 romp against League Two outfit Grimsby, the Seagulls are riding what has been a stellar wave of momentum. With their sights set on clinching a famous European spot this season, Saturday’s guests have suffered just a single loss from any of their last 15 appearances across all formats – a run that stems all the way back to New Year’s Eve. Looking to make another statement here, De Zerbi’s men should be smelling a real chance in north London.

Team News

Brighton will once again be without the quartet of Adam Lallana, Jakub Moder, Jeremy Sarmiento and Tariq Lamptey when they travel to the capital this weekend. Pascal Gross will once again partner Moises Caicedo at the heart of the Seagulls’ midfield.

Finding the net against Bournemouth earlier in the week and continuing to gain a string of plaudits from across the Premier League, 18-year-old Evan Ferguson should lead De Zerbi’s attack in north London.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides met for their reverse meeting on October 8th, Tottenham claimed a 1-0 victory at the Amex.
• However, Spurs have won just one of their last six appearances across all competitions.
• The Seagulls have lost just one of their previous 15 straight appearances across all formats – a run that stems all the way back to New Year’s Day.
• Brighton have not lost a single Premier League contest away from the Amex since back on October 22nd.
• Four of the last five meetings between Tottenham and Brighton have finished with under 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

While Brighton might have suffered a 1-0 defeat when they welcomed Tottenham to the Amex back in October, the Seagulls should be smelling the chance to make a real European statement in north London. Breezing their way to a deserved 2-0 victory away at Bournemouth earlier in the week, De Zerbi’s side are riding what has been a famous wave of momentum on either side of the World Cup’s winter break. With their sights set on claiming a top-six finish this season, Brighton will be looking to cash in on a Spurs squad who are enduring an extended wobble. Eventually suffering last-gasp heartbreak away at Everton on their return from the fortnight interval, Tottenham have the feel of a club in crisis. Yet to find a new permanent replacement for Conte and with just a single victory from their previous six appearances across all competitions, we are backing an away draw no bet here.

Verdict: Brighton draw no bet

Best Odds: 1/1

Bookmaker: Unibet