Brighton have actually won five of their last nine meetings with Nottingham Forest, doing the league-double over them last season, now seeking back-to-back victories at the City Ground for the first time ever.
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion Preview
After both were beaten last weekend, who will get back on track on the banks of the River Trent? Nottingham Forest, currently third in the table, were unbeaten in eight Premier League matches, winning seven of them, prior to last Saturday's visit to Bournemouth. Thus, it was a massive shock that Nuno Espírito Santo's side departed Dorset having been smashed 5-0, the Garibaldi Reds' biggest defeat for 13 months, capitulating defensively towards the end. Nevertheless, Forest do remain third, determined to get back to winning ways, aiming to avoid successive defeats for the first time since November.
Brighton & Hove Albion, in very different fashion, were defeated 1-0 by Everton a week ago, the only goal of the afternoon coming from the penalty spot, with the hosts having 16 shots to the Toffees' three. Before this, Fabian Hürzeler's side had enjoyed back-to-back road victories over Ipswich and Manchester United, albeit those are the only two wins the Seagulls have enjoyed in 11, really being held back by draws, leaving Brighton ninth, three points below Aston Villa, who currently occupy the final European spot. These two served up an entertaining 2-2 draw by the South Coast in September, with another high-scoring, tough to call encounter forecast in the East Midlands.
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 38.
- Nottingham Forest Wins: 15. Draws: 11. Brighton & Hove Albion Wins: 12.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Callum Hudson-Odoi is a doubt, due to the groin injury suffered a fortnight ago, meaning Jota Silva is set to continue out-wide. That aside, the only decision Nuno Espírito Santo has to make comes at the base of midfield, where Nicolás Domínguez could return in place of club captain Ryan Yates. Speaking of midfielders, following a brief cameo in the FA Cup against Luton, Danilo is hoping to feature in the Premier League for the first time since sustaining a broken ankle on the opening day.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion: (4-5-1): Sels; Aina, Milenković, Murillo, Williams; Domínguez, Anderson, Gibbs-White; Elanga, Jota Silva, Wood.
Nottingham Forest Player to Watch vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Chris Wood converted a penalty at Brighton in the reverse fixture, one of his 14 goals so far this season, meaning he's now netted nine times against the Seagulls, the joint-most of any single opponent in his career.
Brighton & Hove Albion Team News
In contrast to their hosts, Fabian Hürzeler has plenty of players in the treatment room, namely Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Igor, Pervis Estupiñán, Mats Wieffer, James Milner, Solly March and Evan Ferguson. As a result, Tariq Lamptey is set to fill-in at left-back once again, while teenager Jack Hinshelwood came off the bench last weekend, his first appearance since early-November due to a knee injury. Diego Gómez, who's just arrived from Inter Miami, made his Premier League debut at Old Trafford, enjoying a one minute cameo, hoping for a bit more action here.
Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest: (4-4-1-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, van Hecke, Lamptey; Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Mitoma; Georginio, João Pedro.
Brighton & Hove Albion Player to Watch vs Nottingham Forest
João Pedro has scored five times this season, while the Brazilian bagged a brace at the City Ground last season as the Seagulls prevailed 3-2.
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction
We cannot seperate these two sides, hence why we're sitting on the fence and forecasting a score draw to start Saturday's action: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion.
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League game on TV channel?
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 1 & Ultimate
- USA: fuboTV, NBC, Telemundo & Deportes En Vivo
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League game on live streaming?
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
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What is the date and kick-off time for Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League?
Nottm Forest vs Brighton takes place on Saturday 1 February 2025, with kick off at 12:30 (GMT), 7:30 (EDT) & 4:30 (PST).