Tottenham-Brighton is a match valid for the 30th day of the Premier League and is played on Saturday at 16:00: TV, predictions.
From the midweek recoveries there was no good news for Tottenham. In fact, Spurs saw off direct rivals Newcastle and Manchester United, who beat West Ham and Brentford respectively.
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Both Magpies and Red Devils now have three more points, which could become six if we consider that both still have a game to make up. And so qualification for the Champions League, the only remaining objective, is receding. Yes, because if the Premier League were to end today, Tottenham would only be fifth and therefore out of the game. Kane and his teammates must also look over their shoulders: only four points behind them is Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton, who, however, still have two matches left to play against Spurs and could potentially be ahead. In the pre-Easter transfer window, it will be the rampaging Seagulls who visit the team now led by Antonio Conte’s former deputy Christian Stellini, who will take over on an interim basis until at least the end of the season.
De Zerbi is unbeaten since February
In his first outing as head coach, meanwhile, he went no further than a draw at home to dangerous Everton: after taking the lead through a penalty from the usual Kane, Tottenham were caught up by the Toffees on the stroke of 90 minutes. More or less what had happened before the break in the away match at Southampton, another wasted opportunity.
An exultation by Mac Allister
De Zerbi, who is literally flying with his Brighton side, has a unique opportunity. That is, to move significantly closer to fourth place and exacerbate the crisis of a direct competitor. The Seagulls come from a clear victory at home against Bournemouth, beaten 2-0 at home, and are unbeaten since last February, including the two FA Cup matches. The former Sassuolo coach confirmed in his press conference that both Mac Allister and Caicedo will be available, while Totteham will be without the suspended Lucas Moura.
The Prediction
The bookmakers also predict great balance in this direct clash. The odds for Brighton’s victory, which in our opinion should at least be able to avoid defeat, are tantalizing. De Zerbi’s side are finding their way to goal with some consistency and the London match will be no exception: both are likely to score at least one goal each.
The Tottenham-Brighton matchday squad
- TOTTENHAM (3-4-3): Lloris; Romero, Dier, Lenglet; Pedro Porro, Hojbjerg, Skipp, Perisic; Kulusevski, Kane, Son.
- BRIGHTON (4-2-3-1): Steele; Veltman, Webster, Dunk, Estupinan; Caicedo, Gross; March, Mac Allister, Mitoma; Ferguson.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-2
