American Express Stadium
The 2024/25 Premier League season rolls into week 7, and V9Bet brings a fiery matchup between two in-form teams, Brighton and Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur. The Seagulls, who have only lost once, are set to host the Spurs, who recently regained confidence by thrashing Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford. Don’t miss this thrilling encounter; read on for a complete breakdown and analysis of this 5-star AAA-grade football match. Read match analysis here
Brighton enters this season under new coach Fabian Hürzeler, maintaining the club’s strong foundation with young, talented recruits. On the other hand, Spurs continue to improve under Ange Postecoglou, playing an exciting brand of football aimed at entertaining fans. Both teams are brimming with confidence and look to keep their strong form going in this head-to-head.
American Express Stadium
The Falmer Stadium, also known as the American Express Stadium due to sponsorship, is Brighton's home ground for this match analysis. With a total seating capacity of 31,876, the stadium opened on July 16, 2011, making it a relatively new venue with only 13 years of operation. The stadium was designed to accommodate various uses, which explains why it has hosted rugby matches, concerts, exhibitions, and large conferences. It also offers comprehensive facilities, including a section for a kindergarten and workspaces for the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex.
Brighton kicked off the season with a blazing start, securing full points by defeating Everton and Manchester United, earning an unexpected 6 points. They then drew against Arsenal, who played the entire second half with 10 men, followed by disappointing draws against underdogs Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest, where they squandered scoring opportunities despite dominating the game. Their most recent match was a 2-4 away loss to Chelsea, where Chelsea's star playmaker Cole Palmer was a standout performer.
Brighton's last 5 league matches:
Tottenham has been unpredictable this season. They began with a draw against promoted side Leicester City, then followed up by thrashing Everton 4-0 at home. However, they stumbled against Newcastle United, losing due to Alexander Isak's brilliance, and suffered a confidence blow by losing to local rivals Arsenal at home. Despite the setbacks, Tottenham created more chances than their opponents in all their matches, and they bounced back with a comfortable 3-1 win over Brentford and a commanding 3-0 away victory against Manchester United.
Tottenham's last 5 league matches:
Danny Welbeck
Brighton: Coach Fabian Herzeele will be without Solly March and Matthew O'Reilly due to injury, while James Milner is also unlikely to feature despite recovering well. Fitness tests are pending for João Pedro, Joel Veltman, Jan Paul van Hecke, Simon Adingra, and Brian Gruda. All these players missed the recent defeat to Chelsea.
Predicted Brighton Lineup (4-3-3):
Bart Verbruggen; Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk, Pervis Estupiñán; Jack Hinshelwood, Mats Wieffer, Carlos Baleba; Georginio Rutter, Danny Welbeck, Kaoru Mitoma.
Dominic Solanke
Tottenham: Coach Ange Postecoglou will miss Richarlison and Wilson Odobert due to injuries, with a possibility of their return after the international break. Destiny Udogie, who picked up a knock against Manchester United, will undergo further tests, so young Djéd Spence may step in. The good news for Spurs fans is that Son Heung-min is expected to return after dealing with muscle fatigue.
Predicted Tottenham Lineup (4-3-3):
Guillermo Vicario; Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Djéd Spence; Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison; Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke, Son Heung-min.
The odds for this match
IM Sports or Inplay Matrix has set Tottenham as slight favorites at -0.25 in the handicap market, which seems fair given the history of head-to-head encounters between the two teams. The over/under for total goals is set at 3.5, signaling that both teams are expected to play attacking football. With the odds at 0.95 for an odd/even total score, bettors should consider this option given the H2H record of no draws in recent encounters.
Both teams favor attacking football, which will make for an exciting 90 minutes. The last 10 head-to-head encounters have seen Brighton win only 3 times, while Tottenham claimed victory in 7 games. Tottenham’s form is strong, with Dominic Solanke scoring in consecutive matches. Brighton, while potent in attack, has been prone to defensive mistakes. Therefore, V9Bet's match analysis suggests backing Tottenham for a win, with a draw as a possible outcome.
The 2024/25 Premier League season is heating up, with Arsenal determined to dethrone four-time champions Manchester City. Liverpool, under new coach Arne Slot, are also aiming for success, while Chelsea, guided by young coach Enzo Maresca, has shown impressive progress. With several surprise contenders emerging, don't miss out on all the exciting action. Sign up now at V9Bet for 24/7 mobile betting, exclusive promotions, and free live streaming of every match.
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