Brighton vs Tottenham Prediction & Preview — 20 September 2025

Brighton & Hove Albion under Fabian Hürzeler have been active in the transfer market, reshaping the squad after the previous campaign. They showed promise with good home form but have had some defensive vulnerabilities. Tottenham Hotspur, having won the Europa League and secured a place in the Champions League, are aiming to build on that momentum domestically, though injuries have complicated matters.

Transfer Business & Squad Changes

Brighton

Brighton made several changes during the 2025 summer window. Key incoming transfers:

• Diego Coppola (from Hellas Verona) for around £9.5m.

• Tom Watson from Sunderland for about £10m. 

• Do-young Yun from Daejeon Hana Citizen.

• Charalampos Kostoulas from Olympiacos, a more expensive signing around £29.8m.

• Olivier Boscagli on a free transfer from PSV Eindhoven. 

• Maxim De Cuyper from Club Brugge for about £17.5m. 

Key departures / loans:

• João Pedro sold to Chelsea for ~£60m.

• Evan Ferguson loaned out to Roma.

• Simon Adingra transferred to Sunderland. 

• Pervis Estupiñán left (undisclosed). 

Brighton thus are trying to balance their attack-power loss with defensive reinforcement, and will need depth and cohesion.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham also were busy in the offseason. Some relevant info:

• They acquired Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United. 

• Also Xavi Simons joined Spurs. 

• There are injury concerns: for instance, Cristian Romero has had hamstring trouble, expected to be out several weeks.

Spurs are aiming to maintain consistency, especially in away fixtures, while managing squad availability.

Key Players to Watch

• Brighton:

  • Kaoru Mitoma – pace and creativity on the wing, though carrying an ankle issue. 

  • Diego Coppola – new defensive signing; how quickly he adapts could matter.

  • Olivier Boscagli – experienced addition to shore up defense.

• Tottenham:

  • Richarlison – form improving; offers goal threat. 

  • Son Heung-min – always dangerous, especially away from home. 

  • Defensively, the absences of Romero and others may force tactical tweaks.

Tactical Considerations

Brighton will likely try to dominate possession at home, press high, attack with width, and test Tottenham’s defensive depth. Their recent defensive lapses could offer Spurs chances on counter-attack. Tottenham, with strong wide players and attacking options, may try to exploit transitions, particularly if Brighton commit numbers forward.

Set pieces could be relevant given both sides have capable aerial threats. Also, fitness and rotation might be key, especially for Spurs, with injuries affecting centre-backs and midfield.

Prediction

Tottenham edge Brighton slightly due to quality and momentum, but this match is poised to be tight. Expect goals at both ends, possibly more than 2.5.

• Likely result: Brighton 1-2 Tottenham

• Scoreline tip: Tottenham win by a narrow margin

• Chance of draw: Moderate, if Brighton defend well and take chances

Final Thoughts

This match will test Brighton’s defensive improvements against Tottenham’s attacking depth. Spurs may have the upper hand, but Brighton at home are dangerous and capable of causing problems, especially in transitions and set-pieces. Expect a competitive game, with Tottenham doing enough to take the three points.

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