Tottenham host Brighton on Saturday in a clash between two exciting attacking sides, both aiming to keep their respective pushes alive.
Spurs currently sit just two points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa, boasting a four-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. Richarlison has been on fire, scoring nine goals in ten appearances across competitions, including a brace against his former club Everton last weekend. However, defensive frailties remain a concern, as conceding late goals has become a recurring theme.
Brighton, meanwhile, ended their three-game winless streak with a convincing 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Roberto De Zerbi’s men displayed superb attacking football and controlled the entire match.
History suggests a thrilling encounter:
- In the reverse fixture on Boxing Day, Brighton shocked Tottenham with a 4-2 win.
- However, at home, Spurs boast a dominant record against Brighton, winning 10, drawing 1, and losing only 2 of their last 13 encounters.
- Both teams have a penchant for goals, with the “Over 2.5 goals FT & Both Teams To Score” pick landing in the last two meetings between them.
Prediction:
Given the attacking philosophies of both managers and the recent goal-fests in their matches, a high-scoring encounter seems inevitable. We predict:
- Tottenham win & Both Teams To Score: This bet holds great value at 2.87 odds, considering it has occurred in Spurs’ last four home games.
- Richarlison to score anytime: At 2.37 odds, this looks like a safe bet based on the Brazilian’s red-hot form.
Both teams possess exciting attacking talent, but Tottenham’s home advantage and Richarlison’s form could propel them to victory in what promises to be an entertaining match.
