At 11:30 AM on Sunday, October 6th, Brighton & Hove Albion (2-1-3, 9th) will host Tottenham Hotspur (3-2-1, 8th) in a Premier League matchup. This game will take place at The American Express Stadium in Brighton & Hove. The ML odds have Tottenham at +133 compared to Brighton & Hove at +175. The payout for a draw is currently sitting at +280. The over/under goal line is 3.5 goals, and Tottenham has won two straight matches.
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brighton & Hove Albion Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Tottenham Hotspur at Brighton & Hove Albion
- Where: Brighton & Hove at The American Express Stadium
- Date: Sunday, October 6th
- Betting Odds TOT +133 | BHA +175 O/U 3.5
Tottenham Hotspur Preview
Through six matches, Tottenham Hotspur has a record of 3-2-1, putting them in 8th place in the EPL. They have won two straight matches, including a 3-0 win over Manchester United on September 29th. Overall, they have a road record of 1-1-1. After this match, they will return home to take on West Ham United FC on October 19th. Over their last five matches, they have gone 3-2.
So far this season, Tottenham Hotspur has been one of the most dangerous teams in the EPL, ranking 6th in goals scored and 1st in shots on goal. Brennan Johnson has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net twice, which is 34th in the league. Dominic Solanke has also been a key contributor, leading the team in shots on goal and ranking 7th in the EPL. Son Heungmin has been the team’s top playmaker, ranking 21st in the league in assists and 30th in goals scored. Overall, Tottenham has been able to control the ball, ranking 3rd in passing percentage.
After giving up two goals to Newcastle United on September 1st, the Tottenham defense has been in top form, allowing just two goals over their last four matches. This includes a clean sheet against Manchester United, who currently ranks 16th in scoring. Overall, they are 5th in the EPL in goals allowed at 0.8 per match. Keeper Guglielmo Vicario is 6th in the EPL with two clean sheets and 14th in saves with 14.
Brighton & Hove Albion Preview
Through six matches, Brighton & Hove Albion sits 9th in the EPL with a record of 2-1-3. They have been favored in four of their six matches, going 2-0-2 in those contests. Over their last three matches, they have gone 0-1-2, including a loss to 4th-ranked Chelsea. Overall, they have nine points, which is tied with Nottingham Forest for 10th in the EPL.
Through 3 matches this season, Brighton & Hove Albion has scored 1.7 goals per match, which is 7th in the EPL. Danny Welbeck has been their top scorer, finding the net 3 times, which is 10th in the EPL. Welbeck also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 13th in the EPL. This season, Brighton has had more corners than their opponents in 66.7% of their matches, which is 7th in the EPL.
After a strong start to the season, Brighton & Hove Albion’s defense has struggled of late, giving up four goals to Chelsea FC on September 28th. Overall, they are 10th in the EPL in goals allowed at 1.3 per match. Keeper Bart Verbruggen is 15th in the EPL with one clean sheet and 21st in saves. Brighton & Hove Albion is 2nd in the EPL in blocked shots and 15th in interceptions.
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brighton & Hove Albion Head To Head
The head-to-head series between Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur is tied at 1-1. In the first matchup, Brighton won 4-2 and had nine shots on goal compared to just three for Tottenham. However, Tottenham bounced back to win the second matchup 2-1 and had six shots on goal compared to three for Brighton.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton & Hove Albion Free Pick
Our projections have this EPL matchup between Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur ending in a 1-1 draw, which comes with a nice payout of +280. Both clubs are in the top half of the league in scoring and have been above average in terms of shooting percentage. Our projections are giving Timo Werner the best chance to score a goal for Tottenham, while João Pedro is the top projected goal scorer for Brighton & Hove Albion.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +280
