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# Asian Cup Korea-Japan match canceled, but expect a 'mini Korea-Japan match'... Son Heung-min and Mitoma ready to go head-to-head


Son Heung-min and Kaoru Mitoma are ready to return to action.


Tottenham Hotspur will take on Brighton in the 24th round of the 2023-24 Premier League (PL) season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, on Nov. 11 at 0:00 a.m. ET.


Expect a tight game. Spurs are the favorites on paper, and the match will be played at home, but Brighton are more than capable of knocking off Spurs.


Recent form is similar for both teams. According to soccer stats site Futbol Scorecard, Spurs have won three, drawn two, and lost one of their last six official matches, with their last game against Everton ending in a 2-2 draw after a late goal from a multi-goal hero in the form of Eden Hazard.


Brighton have also won three, drawn two and lost one of their last six official games. They suffered a shocking 0-4 defeat at Luton Town, but bounced back with a 4-1 win at Crystal Palace.


Spurs lead the recent head-to-head. They have won four and lost two of the last five. However, Brighton [안전놀이터](https://www.totosafeguide.com) had the last laugh in the previous meeting. Alejo Velis and Ben Davies scored for Spurs, but the Seagulls scored a whopping four goals in a 4-2 victory.

This match could be a "mini Korea-Japan" match. Tottenham's Son Heung-min and Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma recently returned to their respective teams after the Asian Cup. Both were eliminated from the Asian Cup, so the Korea-Japan match was canceled, but they are ready to face off in the PL.


Son Heung-min has been in fine form for Brighton of late. He has two goals and three assists in 13 games, but he's picked up attacking points in three consecutive league games. Mitoma has started two games against Tottenham, but he has yet to pick up an attacking point.


While Son Heung-min is likely to start, Mitoma is not so sure. He was injured just before the Asian Cup, and although he recovered from the injury during the tournament, he hasn't started since. He's still not 100%, so it's unlikely he'll be rushed into the starting lineup.


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