Tottenham-Brighton is a match of the twenty-fourth day of the Premier League and is played Saturday at 4 p.m.: live TV, probable formations, predictions.
Former Richarlison’s double last Saturday was not enough for Tottenham to emerge triumphant from Goodison Park, Everton’s stadium. Spurs were mocked in mid-recovery by a Branthwaite goal, which gave a precious point (2-2) to the perilous Toffees, who are third-last in the standings (and forced to deal with a heavy penalty). Spurs coach Ange Postecoglou is biting his hands: the fact that his team failed to close it out in the second half is a worry thatwill probably haunt the Australian coach for a long time.
The Tottenham, in fact, slipped back to fifth place: now Aston Villa, who are the most credible (for now) contender in the fight for the Champions League spot, have two more points, by virtue of the very clear success against the tail-end Sheffield United. For the time being, Spurs should not look over their shoulders, although the likes of Manchester United, West Ham and Brighton are not that far behind. Reason why it will be crucial for the Londoners not to lose the direct clash with Roberto De Zerbi’s team, which will be on stage at Hotspurs Stadium in an assorted Premier League Saturday afternoon.
Brighton is unpredictable
The Seagulls may not be what they were last year, but they remain unpredictable: within a few days they lost 4-0 to newly promoted Luton Town and scrambled Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace 4-1.
Not to mention that, two weeks ago, they had rifled five goals at Sheffield United in the FA Cup. Lots of ups and downs, in short, for the men led by the Italian coach, who still has to deal with a crowded infirmary. In London, De Zerbi will be without the injured March, Enciso, Veltman and Milner, as well as Adingra, who is still committed to the African Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast. By contrast, Postecoglou’s squad is almost full, and in recent days he has re-embraced Son, who has just returned from Asian Cup commitments with South Korea.
The prediction
Last December we witnessed a very eventful match in which a total of six goals were scored (Brighton prevailed 4-2). There will be no shortage of spectacle this time either, clashing two formations with a superoffensive mentality and who do not particularly shine in the non-possession phase.Tottenham should avoid defeat in a match of at least four goals in total.
The likely lineups for Tottenham-Brighton
TOTTENHAM (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Bentancur; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Richarlison.
BRIGHTON (3-4-2-1): Steele; van Hecke, Dunk, Igor; Hinshelwood, Gross, Gilmour, Lamptey; Goodnight, Joao Pedro; Welbeck.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 3-2
