Nottingham Forest FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Nottingham Forest FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion Match Prediction & Analysis

Coming off a nightmarish game against Bournemouth, which they lost 5-0, Nottingham Forest, battered and bruised, will go up against ‘Seagulls’ from the South Coast—Brighton.  Like their counterparts, Brighton too are coming off a defeat, but theirs was a narrow one, falling 1-0 to struggling Everton. It wasn't the humbling loss Forest endured, but the Seagulls will be just as eager to bounce back and keep their momentum intact.

Current Standings: Albeit the defeat, Nottingham Forest remain in a strong position, sitting comfortably at 3rd place with 44 points from 23 games. Meanwhile, Brighton, in 9th place, trail Forest by 10 points from the same number of matches. 

Head-to-Head Record: In their rare encounters, these two teams have only met five times, but Brighton has managed to come out on top twice, leaving Nottingham with just one win. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nottingham Forest FC Preview

In what was expected to be a potential game of the weekend, turned out to be a nightmare for Forest as they suffered the biggest defeat in terms of margin in the Premier League when they faced off against Bournemouth. For a team that thrives on defensive solidity and ruthless counterattacks, last Saturday's defeat was a real shock. Their usual suffocating press was dismantled, their finishing fell short, and their opponents seized every opportunity to outfight, outthink, and outclass them.

The Tricky Trees have no time to dwell on the past—what's ahead is a brutal test. Their next five games are all against top-10 sides, including clashes with Arsenal and Manchester City. With the top seven separated by fine margins, every result could shake up the final standings.

Team News 

Nottingham Forest will be without two key names against Brighton, as Ibrahim Sangaré and Callum Hudson-Odoi are set to miss out due to injuries.

Nottingham Forest  Probable XI - Sels (GK), Aina, Milenkovic, Williams, Murillo, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Yates, Wood, Silva & Elanga

Brighton & Hove Albion Preview

Elsewhere, Brighton ran into a Moyes masterclass as Everton’s stubborn low block choked their attack, ending their six-game unbeaten run with a 1-0 defeat. Brighton dominated the stats—16 shots to three, 69% possession—but Everton’s packed defence kept them at bay. Limited to hopeful efforts from distance, the Seagulls never truly threatened as the Toffees stood firm. On Saturday, Nottingham won’t mind letting Brighton have the ball, but the Seagulls must find a way to break them down—or risk playing into their hands.

For the first time this year, the Seagulls drew a blank while it's only their third scoreless game of the season, with the others ending in goalless draws. Yet, they’ve been solid on the road, unbeaten in five (W2 D3) and collecting 19 points from 12 away trips so far. Their strong away form will be a confidence booster as they gear up for a battle against the Tricky Trees. 

Team News 

Brighton are battling a growing injury list, with key players like Igor Julio, Evan Ferguson, Mats Wieffer, and James Milner sidelined. Pervis Estupinan, Solly March, and Jason Steele also missed the Everton loss, and their availability this week remains uncertain.

Brighton Probable XI - Verbruggen (GK), Veltman, Dunk, Lamptey, van Hecke, Mitoma, Gruda, Ayari, Baleba, Welbeck & Pedro

NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC vs BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
Winning Prediction

Nottingham Forest appears to be lacking confidence, given their previous defeat by Bournemouth. However, they should perform better at home, where they are unbeaten in five matches, winning four. Brighton, on the other hand, will have the advantage of an unbeaten three-game streak against Nottingham Forest, with two wins and one draw. Despite this, bookmakers favor Nottingham Forest to win, with odds of 2.40 compared to Brighton's 2.80, and a draw at 3.50.

We predict a draw (1-1)

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