New Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi faces an immediate acid test as Tottenham Hotspur host Brighton & Hove Albion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a crucial Premier League Gameweek 33 clash on April 18, 2026. Spurs are battling relegation; Brighton are chasing Europe. The stakes couldn’t be more different — or higher.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton Match at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton & Hove Albion |
| Date & Time | April 18, 2026 – 5:30 PM BST |
| Venue | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London |
| Competition | Premier League – Gameweek 33 |
| Prediction | Tottenham 1–2 Brighton |
Context & Stakes
Roberto De Zerbi was announced as Tudor’s successor on March 31, 2026, on a five-year contract — making this one of his first major home assignments Wikipedia, tasked with saving Spurs from an unthinkable Premier League relegation.
Brighton, meanwhile, sit 10th with 11 wins, 10 draws and 10 defeats from 31 matches, and remain in contention to secure European football — just three points behind Brentford in seventh and six points behind fifth-placed Liverpool.
Recent Form
Tottenham (PL): L L L L D — sitting 17th, just 1 point above the relegation zone and conceding in 10 consecutive matches
Brighton (PL): W W W D W — one of the in-form teams in the league, winning four of their last five matches including a 2-1 triumph over Liverpool before the international break Sports Mole
Team News & Injuries
| Club | Absentees |
|---|---|
| Tottenham | Bentancur, Davies, Kudus, Kulusevski, Maddison, Odobert (all out) |
| Tottenham | Palhinha, Solanke (doubts); De Zerbi rotation likely |
| Brighton | Adam Webster, Tzimas (knee injuries, out) |
| Brighton | ✅ Welbeck, Minteh, van Hecke, Kadioglu expected to start |
Predicted Lineups
Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Kinsky; Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie; Gray, Palhinha; Kolo Muani, Simons, Tel; Richarlison
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Kadioglu, van Hecke, Boscagli, Estupiñán; Gross, Baleba; Minteh, Gruda, Mitoma; Welbeck
Match Prediction
Tottenham have won 9 of their last 10 home matches against Brighton in all competitions WhoScored, but this is a very different Spurs — fragile, unsettled and in the middle of a managerial transition. Brighton have been finding the net with ease, scoring at least two goals in five of their last six matches WhoScored, and their European hunger could be the decisive factor here.
Our Pick: Tottenham 1–2 Brighton ✅
For official Premier League standings, visit the Premier League official website.
How to Watch
| Country | TV / Stream |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 UK | Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports PL |
| 🇺🇸 USA | USA Network / Peacock |
| 🇮🇳 India | Star Sports / Disney+ Hotstar |
| 🌍 Global | Check Premier League broadcasters list |
Also read: Premier League Relegation Battle 2025-26 — Who Goes Down? | Brighton’s Road to Europe — Can the Seagulls Qualify?
