Fresh off of winning the UEFA Europa League, Tottenham return to Premier League action for the final time this season when they welcome Brighton to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, 25 May 2025. Currently in 17th place with 38 points, Tottenham's domestic campaign has been catastrophic, while Brighton, sitting 8th with 58 points, need only a point from this game to guarantee qualification for the UEFA Conference League.
Historically, Tottenham have dominated this fixture at home, winning nine of their last ten meetings with Brighton. However, Brighton enter the match with strong form, remaining unbeaten in their last four games, including a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture. With both teams averaging 1.8 goals against each other, this encounter could be a high-scoring affair.
Key players will likely influence the outcome. Tottenham's Son Heung-min, leading his team with nine assists this season, will be crucial in creating opportunities. Brighton's Joao Pedro, with six assists, has been equally impactful. Both players will aim to capitalise on defensive weaknesses, adding tactical depth to the match.
Late-game drama could play a significant role. Tottenham have scored 27% of their goals in the final 15 minutes, a factor that might prove decisive. Brighton's consistent scoring ability further heightens the anticipation. With an average of 3.6 goals in matches between these teams, fans can expect an exciting Premier League showdown.
Tottenham Hotspur - Brighton Key Facts
Tottenham have an impressive home record against Brighton, winning 9 out of the last 10 encounters at home, which highlights their dominance and makes them strong favourites for this match.
Brighton are currently unbeaten in their last 4 matches, indicating a positive form trend that could challenge Tottenham's home advantage.
The average number of goals in matches between these two teams is 3.6, suggesting a high-scoring affair is likely, which could influence betting on total goals.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton Betting Predictions
Primary Bet:Over 2.5 Goals @ 1/3
Tottenham's fight to avoid relegation and Brighton's impressive form set the stage for an exciting, high-scoring fixture. Historical data strongly supports the primary bet of "over 2.5 goals", with previous meetings between these sides averaging 3.6 goals per match. Tottenham have scored an average of 2.03 goals per home fixture this season, while Brighton boast a similar attacking output, averaging 2.04 goals per match on their travels.
Secondary Bet:Both Teams to Score: Yes @ 9/25
Furthermore, 65.54% of their combined matches this season have seen both teams find the net, reinforcing the value of the secondary bet "both teams to score". Brighton have scored in each of their last seven matches, underlining their attacking consistency, while Tottenham's strong home record against Brighton – winning nine of their last ten encounters – suggests they are likely to contribute to the scoreline despite recent struggles in front of goal.
With Tottenham desperate for points to secure survival and Brighton riding the momentum of a four-match unbeaten run, this clash promises plenty of attacking intent. These factors make both bets compelling options in what should be an entertaining Premier League encounter.
