Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs Eye Sixth Successive Win at the Amex
Tottenham Hotspur will look to continue their winning streak as they visit Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium this Sunday in the Premier League. Ange Postecoglou’s side is on a five-match unbeaten run since their North London derby defeat to Arsenal, while Brighton aims to bounce back after a humbling 4-2 loss to Chelsea.
Match Preview
Tottenham Hotspur come into the fixture off the back of a gritty 2-1 win against Ferencvaros in the Europa League, where youngsters were given a chance to shine. Brennan Johnson and Pape Sarr were on target as Spurs held firm despite late pressure from the Hungarian side. Now, Postecoglou’s more experienced starting XI is expected to return as Spurs pursue a sixth successive win across all competitions.
Spurs have been in superb form domestically, clinching back-to-back Premier League wins against Brentford (3-1) and Manchester United (3-0), with Bruno Fernandes’s controversial red card aiding their dominant display at Old Trafford. They currently sit eighth in the league and are slowly creeping up on European spots, overcoming their slow start to the 2024-25 season.
Tottenham, however, have struggled for consistency on the road. A win on Sunday would mark their first back-to-back away Premier League wins in 12 months, and Postecoglou’s side will need to maintain their momentum against a Brighton side eager to make amends.
Brighton, meanwhile, endured a rough outing at Stamford Bridge last weekend. After taking the lead through Georginio Rutter, the Seagulls were stunned by Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, who netted four goals in one half, setting a Premier League record. Despite a valiant response from Carlos Baleba, Brighton succumbed to a 4-2 defeat, which marked Fabian Hurzeler’s first loss as manager.
Brighton’s ninth-place standing reflects their decent start, sitting just one point and one spot below Spurs in the table. However, the Seagulls’ form at the Amex Stadium has been inconsistent, with just two wins from their last eight home Premier League matches. They will look to improve on their recent draws with Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest.
Last season’s corresponding fixture saw Brighton triumph 4-2, though Spurs responded with a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture. Interestingly, none of the last 13 meetings between these two sides has ended in a draw.
Team News
Tottenham remain without captain Son Heung-min, who is sidelined with a knock, while Destiny Udogie should recover in time to feature. Fans are eager to see if Postecoglou will give another chance to teenage star Mikey Moore, who impressed midweek, though Timo Werner is expected to lead the line. Spurs will also be missing Wilson Odobert and Richarlison due to injuries, with Dominic Solanke set to spearhead the attack.
Brighton, on the other hand, have been given some positive injury news. James Milner, Brajan Gruda, and Joel Veltman could all return, though Joao Pedro, Matt O'Riley, and Solly March remain out. Young midfielder Carlos Baleba, who made history with his goal and assist against Chelsea, will once again start alongside Jack Hinshelwood.
Possible Lineups
Brighton: Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Igor, Estupinan; Enciso, Baleba, Hinshelwood; Rutter, Welbeck, Mitoma
Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Kulusevski, Bentancur, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Werner
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