The Thursday night Premier League matches will feature some blockbuster clashes as Arsenal looks to return to the top of the table and Tottenham look to continue their good run after devastating off-form runs, which led to former Gunner Mesut Ozil remorselessly labeling them as ‘Bottle Job FC’
The title race is indeed getting heated as Tottenham Hotspurs look to topple Manchester City tonight, occupying the fourth spot with City inevitably dropping to fifth. However, to achieve this elusive feat, Tottenham has a mountain to climb as they have to defeat Brighton, who is a fierce opponent.
Brighton vs Tottenham preview
Brighton and Tottenham are currently not moving at the pace at which they started this season, as they are now considered outsiders for the title. Both teams are set to clash at the Amex Stadium on Thursday night. In their last pre-Christmas match, the Seagulls played to a 1-1 draw against their historic rivals Crystal Palace. Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs managed a tense 2-1 victory over Everton in their most recent outing.
After a lengthy slump, Tottenham Hotspurs are starting to get back on track, and they are presently in fifth place in the Premier League, just behind Manchester City.
Tottenham Hotspur enters the clash with three consecutive league victories, and manager Ange Postecoglou will expect his players to maintain their winning form. Spurs have set their sights on securing UEFA Champions League qualification this season, making it crucial for them to secure victories in matches like these to secure a top-four finish.
Meanwhile Brighton is currently further behind at 9th on the table with just two wins from their last six Premier League matches. However, they stand the chance to turn their misfortune around tonight as they face Tottenham, though is poses a fierce battle between both teams.
Brighton vs Tottenham H2H, form
Tottenham Hotspur has a favorable historical record against Brighton, having won eight out of their 12 top-flight meetings. The team now has an opportunity to secure victory in three consecutive league fixtures against Brighton, a feat they aim to achieve for the first time.
In their past 12 league matches, Brighton has only won 2. And they are currently on a 22 successive league games run without a clean sheet. In these 22 games, Brighton has also conceded 39 goals.
Tottenham on the other hand has won 11 out of their opening 18 games in the current Premier League campaign, a feat achieved for the third time in their history. On the two previous occasions, Spurs went on to secure victory in their 19th fixture as well.
Furthermore, Tottenham Hotspur has showcased an impressive attacking record, having scored in 30 consecutive league games. This achievement stands as their second-longest top-flight streak, trailing only a 32-match run back in 1962. These stats point out the fact that Tottenham may be the favourite team for victory tonight but it sure won’t be an easy one.
