Feb 1, Nottingham Forest vs Brighton – Match Preview, Prediction & Betting Insights

As Nottingham Forest prepares to host Brighton & Hove Albion in an exciting Premier League clash, both teams will be looking to bounce back from disappointing defeats in their previous outings. Forest suffered a crushing 5-0 loss to Bournemouth, ending their impressive nine-game unbeaten streak. However, they remain strong contenders in the league, holding third place with 44 points. Their home form has been solid, having netted the first goal in nine of their 11 home fixtures this season.

Brighton, on the other hand, were left stunned by a narrow 1-0 defeat at home against Everton. Prior to that, the Seagulls had enjoyed a five-game unbeaten run. While Brighton have been relatively inconsistent, their ability to find the net on the road is notable—they have scored in every one of their 12 away league matches so far.

Predicted Lineups

Both managers are expected to field strong starting XIs for this encounter:

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1):
Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson; Silva, Gibbs-White, Elanga; Wood

Brighton (4-2-3-1):
Verbruggen; Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Lamptey; Baleba, Ayari; Gruda, Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck

Match Predictions & Betting Insights

Nottingham Forest have demonstrated resilience at home, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches at the City Ground. They have also covered the double chance (win or draw) in nine of their 11 home games, making them a strong pick for this matchup. Meanwhile, Brighton have struggled to maintain consistency on the road, failing to secure a positive result in seven of their 12 away games.

• Prediction: Nottingham Forest to win or draw – 1.47 odds
• Goal Prediction: Forest to score over 1 goal – 1.48 odds

Forest has averaged 1.43 goals per game this season, boasting a 91% home-scoring rate. Brighton, however, have conceded an average of 1.35 goals per game, with a 75% conceding rate in away matches. These stats suggest that Forest will likely find the back of the net at least once.

Final Thoughts

With both teams eager to recover from recent setbacks, this match promises to be an intense battle. Nottingham Forest’s strong home form gives them the edge, but Brighton’s attacking capabilities make them a dangerous opponent. A 2-1 Forest win or a 1-1 draw seems like the most probable outcome.