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Brighton vs Tottenham: Premier League Preview and Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action with a tricky away fixture against Brighton at the Amex Stadium. Both sides have shown flashes of quality this season, but inconsistency has often defined their campaigns. With Fabian Hurzeler now into his second year in charge of Brighton and Thomas Frank settling into life as Spurs manager after replacing Ange Postecoglou in the summer, this promises to be an intriguing encounter.

Recent form and European return

Tottenham come into this match buoyed by a narrow 1-0 victory over Villarreal in the Champions League. It was their first appearance in Europe’s top competition since 2022-23, when they were eliminated in the round of 16 by AC Milan. An early own goal from Luiz Junior gave Spurs the win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, offering encouragement ahead of their domestic test on the south coast.

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Brighton’s form has been more mixed. Hurzeler’s side followed a famous 2-1 win over Manchester City with a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth. They also enjoyed a 6-0 thrashing of Oxford United in the League Cup, but earlier setbacks against Everton and Fulham underline their lack of rhythm. What remains consistent, however, is their capacity to unsettle bigger sides, as Spurs found out last season when the Seagulls won both league meetings.

Team news and injury updates

Tottenham’s biggest concern surrounds Dominic Solanke, who missed the Villarreal clash with an ankle problem. Frank has indicated the striker should not be sidelined for long, but his availability for this weekend is uncertain. Spurs also remain without James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski and Kota Takai, all long-term absentees. The situation of Yves Bissouma also remains unclear, with the midfielder absent from recent squads.

Spurs predicted XI: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence, Palhinha, Sarr, Bergvall, Simons, Richarlison, Kudus

For Brighton, injuries continue to limit Hurzeler’s options. Adam Webster and Solly March are long-term absentees with serious knee issues, and Mats Wieffer could also be missing. Maxim de Cuyper was withdrawn against Bournemouth with a knock, while Diego Gomez was unwell for that match. Jack Hinshelwood faces a spell out with an ankle injury, further stretching Brighton’s squad.

Brighton predicted XI: Verbruggen, Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Mitoma, Rutter, Minteh, Welbeck

Tactical outlook

This contest is likely to be shaped by Spurs’ pragmatism under Frank. Against Villarreal they showed a willingness to manage the tempo and grind out a result, something that could serve them well against a Brighton side still learning under Hurzeler. The Seagulls play with ambition and energy, but frequent rotations often leave them vulnerable in key areas.

Brighton will look to impose themselves at home, yet Tottenham’s experience and discipline may prove decisive. With Son Heung-min and Richarlison providing attacking threat, Spurs have the tools to punish any defensive lapses.

Prediction and head-to-head record

These teams are capable of brilliance one week and frailty the next. Brighton’s youthful line-up, coupled with their current injury list, suggests Spurs have the advantage here. Tottenham to win 3-1 feels a fair prediction.

Historically, Tottenham hold the upper hand with 21 wins to Brighton’s 12, with 8 draws between them. The Amex, though, has rarely been an easy place to visit, which adds further intrigue to this fixture.