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Brighton need a home win over Tottenham to steady the ship following a rocky opening month to the new Premier League season. The hosts have one win, a draw, and two defeats, leaving them in the bottom half of the table. Can the Seagulls make it a third win in three against Spurs? Home fans certainly hope so.
Tottenham are enjoying life in the early part of Thomas Frank's time at the helm. The boss, who replaced Europa League-winning manager Ange Postecoglou in the summer, has collected nine of the first dozen points available. Another win would keep Spurs on the coattails of current leaders Liverpool and Arsenal, in second place.
The head-to-head stats available on the Flashscore app and site show that these rivals shared 10 goals across two meetings last season. That includes a memorable 3-2 home victory for Brighton less than a year ago. Flashscore's Frank Monkhouse predicts another goal-fest in East Sussex and offers his big-match predictions.
Brighton v Tottenham tips
Both teams to score @ 8/15 (bet365)
Both score and Tottenham win @ 15/4 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Seagulls sink to second defeat
Brighton set up with four points to their name, leaving them one better than the relegation zone and already five behind the top four. They've scored four goals in their previous four matches, which is a decent tally. The Seagulls have found the net more times than the likes of Newcastle, Fulham, Leeds, and Aston Villa. Despite their attacking prowess, Brighton have problems at the opposite end of the pitch.
Fabian Hurzeler's team have conceded six goals this term, and that's more than any side in the top 10. Brighton have conceded more goals than Aston Villa, who are second from the bottom of the league. If they are to improve and begin to climb the ladder, the locals must tighten things up at the back. Unfortunately for Brighton fans, their favourites now face free-scoring Spurs. The visitors have one of the best attacks in the EPL, and are hungry for more.
With Brighton scoring four goals and conceding six, and their opponents on eight for and one against, I'm picking both teams to find the net. That bet would've landed you a winner in each of the last five meetings, a run stretching back to October 2022. Add both teams to score to your weekend accumulators.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 8/15 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You need Brighton and Tottenham to score at least one goal each to win your bet.
Spurs winning run will continue
Tottenham have started the season well, but that's nothing new. The fans have suffered false dawns in the past. Is Frank the man to finally get the Europa League champions firing in the Premier League again? Supporters want to see their favourites involved in the top four, pushing hard in both the FA Cup and League Cups. An extended run in the UEFA Champions League would be a welcome bonus. The boss knows the size of the task ahead, but isn't fazed by it.
Tottenham started the week in third place with nine points on the board. The Londoners opened with back-to-back wins over Burnley and Manchester City, scoring five and conceding none. They then slipped up when losing at home to Bournemouth on the final day of August, but bounced back to beat West Ham United 3-0 in September. Tottenham are scoring for fun, showing organisation at the back, and putting games to bed early.
On paper, backing Tottenham is the smart approach here. For your stake, you're getting a team 10 places higher in the league than their opponents, having scored four more and conceded five fewer goals. Brighton are still finding their feet this season, while Tottenham are gathering pace. Back the away win as a single or add it to your multiples.
Tip: Tottenham win @ 2/1 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You need Tottenham to leave Brighton with all three points.
Aim for a nice price
With our first two picks in place, we now aim for a higher price by combining the selections. We're backing both teams to score and Tottenham to win. With this wager, the final scoreline isn't important, nor is the name of the scorers. As long as Tottenham leave for London with three points in the bank, but the home team scores at least one goal, you'll boost your balance.
Landing both the score and winner bet is no mean feat, but the rewards merit the risk. The same bet would've earned you a profit when Tottenham bagged a 2-1 last time they beat Brighton. The Seagulls also scored in a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth last weekend, and the fact they put seven goals past Tottenham in two league meetings last season adds confidence to our pick.
The odds available on both score and Tottenham win mean you can play as a single bet, chasing a nice return off a modest stake. If all goes to plan, you'll enjoy an open and competitive game, with plenty of goals, ending in another win for Spurs.
Tip: Both score and Tottenham win @ 15/4 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You want Spurs to win the match, but Brighton to score at least one goal.
Brighton vs Tottenham odds
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.