Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest are undefeated in three games coming into this fixture, winning their last two.
- Nottingham Forest currently sit 16th in the 2025-2026 Premier League table with 12 points from 12 games.
- Our Nottingham Forest vs Brighton betting tips highlight that Nottingham Forest’s home record in the 2025-2026 Premier League reads: W2, D1, L3.
- Nottingham Forest have been much improved since Sean Dyche was appointed in October 2025 and their 3-0 win over Liverpool last weekend will have given them a massive confidence boost.
- Dyche has given the side some structure and defensive solidity, while still retaining their directness and ability to transition the ball quickly and create chances.
Brighton
- Brighton are winless in their last three away games (D1, L2) in the Premier League.
- The Nottingham Forest vs Brighton prediction is influenced by the fact that Brighton occupy 6th place with 19 points from 12 games.
- Brighton play a high-pressing, positional, possession game where they look to dominate the ball and force turnovers to create their own chances, while still keeping their forward play fluid and creative.
- João Pedro has been integral to their build-up play, playing in Danny Welbeck and creating overloads in the attacking third; Welbeck has 7 goals to his name in the league this season, five of which have come in his last five appearances, making him a constant threat up front.
Head-to-Head
- Forest have won two and lost two of the previous five head-to-head meetings in all competitions between these two sides (D1).
- Both Teams To Score looks a strong option here at 1.66 and aligns with our Nottingham Forest vs Brighton betting tips involving the high-scoring history between these sides.
- Brighton have conceded an average of 1.67 goals per away game, while Forest have averaged 4.5 goals for and 1.5 goals against at home when facing Brighton.
Key Players
- Morgan Gibbs-White has been Forest’s key man this season with three Premier League goals, he has scored three of Forest’s last eight goals and his creativity and end product are vital for a Forest side that are not blessed with a plethora of attacking talent.
- In Taiwo Awoniyi, Dyche has a physical presence and hold-up player who makes Forest's direct, vertical play so effective.
- João Pedro has been integral to their build-up play, playing in Danny Welbeck and creating overloads in the attacking third; Welbeck has 7 goals to his name in the league this season, five of which have come in his last five appearances, making him a constant threat up front.
Betting Insights
- Brighton are the favorites at 2.66, while Forest are a juicy 2.84 and the draw looks good value at 3.47.
- This Nottingham Forest vs Brighton betting tips section notes that Brighton have won just once on the road in the league this season (D2, L3), but Forest have two home wins.
Prediction
- This is a tough match to call as Brighton’s recent form is W2, D1, L2 and they just about edged Brentford 2-1 last time out.
- Brighton have the edge in the league table and at the front end of the field, so they will be the narrow favorites.
