Tottenham vs. Brighton Picks – Betting Preview, Team News, Predictions, and Prop Pick (Apr 18)
- When: Saturday, April 18, 2026. 12:30 PM ET
- Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
- How to Watch: NBC
Tottenham vs. Brighton Preview
A potentially season-defining fixture in the English Premier League is set for North London on Saturday, as relegation-threatened Tottenham bid to record a much-needed victory against European-chasing Brighton.
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Tottenham Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 7-9-16
- Home Record: 2-4-10
- Road Record: 5-5-6
- Top Goal Scorer: Richarlison (9)
At the start of the season, it looked almost impossible that Tottenham could be worse than their 17th-place finish in 2024-25. However, the unthinkable could yet happen, as Spurs sit deep in relegation trouble.
Roberto De Zerbi’s first game in charge of the club ended in defeat, losing 1-0 at Sunderland, and the visit of his former club is hardly the ideal first home game. Tottenham remain the only Premier League team without a win in 2026, and they have now endured the club’s second-longest winless streak in history.
However, it could bode well that only one of the last 13 Tottenham managers have lost their first home game in charge of the club.
Team News:
Cristian Romero (Knee), Mohammed Kudus (Thigh), Ben Davies (Leg), Rodrigo Bentancur (Thigh), James Maddison (Back), Dejan Kulusevski (Knee)
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Kinsky (GK); Porro, Danso, van de Ven, Udogie; Gallagher, Palhinha; Simons, Bergvall, Richarlison; Solanke
Brighton Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 12-10-10
- Home Record: 7-6-3
- Road Record: 5-4-7
- Top Goal Scorer: Danny Welbeck (12)
Brighton travel to North London still having ambitions of their own in 2025-26, as the Seagulls remain in the fight for a European place.
They currently sit ninth in the Premier League standings, but a victory on Saturday could see them end the day as high as sixth, and within three points of the Champions League spots.
The Seagulls have been in red-hot recent form, winning each of their last three. Plenty of positives can also be taken from the fact that Brighton have won three away matches on the bounce, keeping clean sheets in all victories.
Team News:
James Milner (Knock), Diego Gomez (Other), Adam Webster (Knee)
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Vebruggen (GK); Wieffer, van Hecke, Boscagli, Kadioglu; Gross, Ayari; Mitoma, Hinshelwood, Minteh; Welbeck
Tottenham vs. Brighton Prop Pick
Tottenham have conceded an astounding 1.75 goals per home match this season, and that defensive record could come under threat from an in-form Danny Welbeck on Saturday.
The veteran is still pushing his case to make the England World Cup squad, and his tally of 12 goals in 2025-26 indicates that he is still better than ever. Welbeck’s clinical nature in front of goal is also eye-catching, registering a shot conversion of 26%.
Bet on Danny Welbeck to Score vs. Tottenham @ +160 with BetOnline.
Head-to-Head Trends
- Tottenham have failed to win in their last three EPL matches with Brighton, losing on two occasions.
- Brighton have won half of their last four away fixtures against Spurs, including a 4-1 victory in this exact fixture last season.
Tottenham vs. Brighton Picks
Tottenham’s performance didn’t improve under De Zerbi last weekend, and they are likely to be punished by the counter-attacking prowess of Brighton. The Seagulls have been dominant in this fixture in recent seasons, scoring 2.8 goals per game across the last five head-to-head encounters.
