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Premier League: Brighton vs Tottenham Hotspur
Kickoff Time: 2023-12-29 03:30 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/IAN WALTON
Brighton recently drew 1-1 against Crystal Palace
in their last league match. Over the last five games, they have recorded two
wins, two draws, and one loss, which can be considered a commendable
performance. They primarily adopt a 4-4-2 formation. Their scoring ability is
notable, having scored 34 goals in the league so far, and averaging 1.9 goals
per game, which highlights their strong attacking prowess. However, Brighton
does have noticeable defensive weaknesses, as they have conceded an average of
1.7 goals per game. This indicates the need for improvement in their defensive
capabilities. It is worth mentioning that Brighton’s home record is
particularly strong. In the nine home games played in the league, they have
achieved four wins, four draws, and one loss, demonstrating their effectiveness
when playing at home.
Tottenham Hotspur recently secured a 2-1 home
victory against Everton in their last round, extending their winning streak to
three consecutive games. They primarily utilize a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their
attacking prowess is notable, having scored a total of 37 goals in the league
so far, and averaging 2.1 goals per game. This indicates their fearless
approach against any opponent. It is worth highlighting the recent outstanding
performances of Son Heung-Min and Richarlison in leading Tottenham’s attacking
line. Son Heung-Min has been particularly impressive, having scored 11 goals in
the league, placing him fifth among the Premier League’s top scorers.
Richarlison has also been in excellent form, consistently finding the back of
the net. The recent strong performances from these two players have been
crucial to Tottenham’s resurgence.
While Brighton’s overall strength may be
considered slightly inferior to Tottenham’s, their current form and strong home
performance cannot be overlooked. Brighton has proven to be a formidable
opponent at home, as even Liverpool failed to secure three points when playing
against them. Considering this, it is reasonable to be optimistic about
Brighton’s chances of defending their home turf in this upcoming game against
Tottenham.
Brighton’s Last 5 Games: DLWDW
23-12-12 Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton
23-12-17 Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
23-12-15 Brighton 1-0 Marseille
23-12-09 Brighton 1-1 Burnley
23-12-07 Brighton 2-1 Brentford
Tottenham Hotspur’s Last 5 Games: WWWLD
23-12-23 Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Everton
23-12-16 Nottingham Forest 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
23-12-11 Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 Newcastle United
23-12-08 Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 West Ham United
23-12-04 Manchester City 3-3 Tottenham Hotspur
Head To Head Record:
23-04-08 Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Brighton
22-10-09 Brighton 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur
22-04-16 Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Brighton
22-03-17 Brighton 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
22-02-06 Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Brighton
Prediction:
Brighton to win or Draw