Brighton vs Nott'm Forest – Predictions, Predicted Lineups, Injury News

The AMEX Stadium sets the stage for an intriguing Premier League clash as Brighton & Hove Albion host Nottingham Forest.

Both teams have enjoyed solid starts to their respective campaigns, with Brighton sitting 6th and Nottingham Forest just behind in 7th, level on points.

Brighton Match Preview

Brighton have been in impressive form this season, remaining unbeaten in their four Premier League matches, winning two and drawing two.

Their defensive solidity and attacking prowess have earned them a respectable 6th place on the table. At home, Brighton have been tough to beat, with one win and one draw, conceding only one goal in two games.

Their away form mirrors this consistency, with another win and draw, showing their ability to perform both at the AMEX and on the road.

The Seagulls will, however, feel frustrated after their most recent outing – a 0-0 draw against Ipswich. Despite dominating with 21 shots and a high xG of 1.73, Brighton couldn’t break down a stubborn Ipswich defence.

Danny Welbeck, Kaoru Mitoma, and Georginio Rutter all saw attempts saved as they failed to convert their chances. Still, the stalemate keeps their unbeaten record intact.

Having won the last two meetings against Nottingham Forest, Brighton will be confident heading into this fixture. Their attack has been potent, scoring 10 goals in their last five matches.

Defensively, they’ve also been solid, conceding just two goals in four games this season. With odds of 1.75 to win, they’re considered favourites by bookmakers, and Fabian Hurzeler will be keen for his side to live up to this billing.

Nottingham Forest Match Preview

Nottingham Forest come into this match brimming with confidence following a historic 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, marking their first league win at the ground in over five decades.

Forest’s disciplined, counter-attacking approach has been a hallmark of their play, and they executed it perfectly against Liverpool. Despite only managing an xG of 0.6, Steve Cooper’s side were clinical, with substitute Callum Hudson-Odoi’s sublime finish securing all three points.

Forest’s form has been solid this season, particularly away from home where they’ve won both of their matches without conceding a single goal.

Chris Wood has been their main attacking outlet, leading the side in shots on target, while Morgan Gibbs-White has been their creative spark, registering two big chances.

However, Forest have struggled to turn draws into wins at home, drawing both their matches at the City Ground. They’ll need to bring their away form to the AMEX if they hope to upset Brighton.

Despite their attacking efficiency, Forest remain slight underdogs in this match, with odds of 4.50 to win. But with momentum from their triumph over Liverpool, Forest will fancy their chances of pulling off another surprise.

Injury News

Brighton

Nottingham Forest

Both teams have several injury concerns, particularly in midfield, but Brighton may feel the absence of key players like Solly March and James Milner. Forest, too, will miss Danilo’s presence in midfield but have adapted well with their existing squad.

Brighton vs Nott’m Forest Head-to-Head Record

In their previous 16 encounters, Brighton & Hove Albion hold a slight advantage with seven wins to Nottingham Forest’s four, while five matches have ended in a draw.

Brighton have also won the last two meetings between the sides, making them the more dominant force in recent clashes. With Brighton’s current form and history against Forest, the home side will be looking to extend their winning streak in this fixture.

Brighton vs Nott’m Forest Predicted Lineups

Brighton XI (4-2-3-1):
Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Dunk, Van Hecke, Veltman; Ayari, Baleba; Minteh, Joao Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)
Sels; Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic, Moreno; Ward-Prowse, Yates; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood

Brighton vs Nott’m Forest – Who Will Win? (Score Prediction)

Brighton come into this game as the clear favourites, given their unbeaten start to the season and strong home form. While Forest have been impressive on the road, particularly in their win over Liverpool, they may struggle to keep out Brighton’s free-flowing attack. The Seagulls’ recent dominance in head-to-head encounters further strengthens their chances.

Prediction: Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest

Brighton vs Nott’m Forest – Predictions, Predicted Lineups, Injury News