Tottenham Hotspur fans will not like Paul Merson’s Tottenham versus Brighton score prediction as relegation looms large.
Leeds United have all but bolstered their hopes of survival this season with a win over Manchester United last weekend, as they are six points clear of 18th-placed Tottenham Hotspur.
Spurs, on the other hand, increased their relegation odds in matchweek 32 with a defeat to Sunderland, one that sent them into the bottom three and leaves them two points adrift of safety.
With six games left to play in the league this season, Tottenham need to secure at least ten points if they are to avoid relegation and retain their Premier League status.
Tottenham vs Brighton prediction as Paul Merson doubts Spurs chances
Of course, this gameweek provides Tottenham with yet another opportunity to secure a win as they welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
But Spurs’ chances of beating Brighton are low given their struggles this year, where they remain winless in 14 games in 2026.
The Seagulls, however, have managed five wins in their last six games, making them the most in-form side in the division at the moment.
De Zerbi’s men must dig deep this weekend if they are to arrest their slump, but Paul Merson is far from optimistic about Spurs’ chances.
Writing in his Sportskeeda column, where he assessed Tottenham’s situation and delivered his prediction, Merson said:
“This is a must-win game for Tottenham. My head is going with, ‘this is Spurs, sooner or later, it will all change and they will not go down’. But every time I watch them play, I am reminded of how bad they are!
“They played that game against Sunderland like a two-legged tie. When you are trailing 1-0 and in a relegation battle, you just have to go all in. Tottenham’s goal difference is better than the other teams at risk of relegation. So why not bomb forward? That is my problem with them.
“I have said all season that Tottenham will not get relegated. But now, I am leaning more towards them going down. When I watch them play, I cannot see where they are going to get the results they need to avoid the drop.
“If Tottenham win this game, this could all change. But let us not forget that we are in April and they still have not won a game since the turn of the year in the Premier League!
“Should West Ham and Nottingham Forest win this weekend, they need at least two more wins to avoid relegation. How do you trust a team in such woeful form to get them wins?
“Brighton are playing well and I am backing them to secure a win and condemn Spurs to another shocking defeat like last weekend.”
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Brighton and Hove Albion
Spurs survival hopes tied to West Ham and Nottingham Forest results
Merson also offered predictions on the results of two of Tottenham’s relegation rivals – Nottingham Forest and West Ham United.
The former Arsenal man expects Spurs to finish this gameweek five points away from safety, as he predicts the Hammers to beat Crystal Palace on Monday and Forest to beat Burnley.
Explaining how Tottenham’s result could influence West Ham’s approach, Merson stated:
“If Tottenham lose, this does not become the hardest game in the world for West Ham. But a win for Spurs would drop West Ham back into the relegation zone and they will have that pressure to win on their minds when they play Crystal Palace on Monday.
“I can see West Ham getting a draw if Spurs win. On the other hand, if Tottenham lose, West Ham will play without pressure and in that case, I would back them to beat Palace. So it all comes down to what Tottenham do against Brighton on Saturday. And since I predicted Spurs to lose this weekend, an away win here.”
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 West Ham United.
He predicted Nottingham Forest to beat Burnley 2-0.
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