Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League
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Brighton and Hove Albion look to build on last weekend's away Premier League win at Brentford. The Seagulls are 14th in the table and this Sunday welcome 17th placed Nottingham Forest to the Amex Stadium. Read our match prediction below.
Although Brighton are only three places above their opponents, they are only six points adrift of seventh and possible European qualification. They do need to rediscover their consistency though as you will discover in the form guide of this preview. Too many home league games have been drawn this season and in a tight EPL table, that is a major reason why they are in the bottom half of the table.
A win for West Ham at Anfield on Saturday will take Forest back into the relegation zone. Hopefully that wouldn't be enough reason for their owner to sack another boss, you just never know at Forest. They have shown some good away form of late and will give Brighton a run for their money this Sunday.
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Brighton v Nottingham Forest Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.24 | 3.45 | 3.3 |
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2.22 | 3.32 | 3.3 |
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2.22 | 3.32 | 3.3 |
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2.2 | 3.5 | 3.25 |
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2.16 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Brighton and Nottingham Forest?
Our prediction for the Brighton vs Nottingham Forest match is: Nottingham Forest wins or draws.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 01/03/2026 between Brighton and Nottingham Forest in Premier League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 32.97% for a win of Brighton against Nottingham Forest with odds of 2.24 at Stake.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Brighton vs Nottingham Forest is 36.21% with odds of 3.72 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 30.82% chance ⭐ for a win of Nottingham Forest vs Brighton with odds of 3.76 at 888Starz.
Brighton - Nottingham Forest Prediction and Best Odds:
| Brighton Nottingham Forest Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Draw | 36.21% | 3.72 at 888Starz |
| Under 2.5 | 62.49% | 1.98 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score: No | 57.92% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Draw/Draw | 14.62% | 5.5 at Bet365 |
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Form
Brighton and Nottingham Forest's standings in the Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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8
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53 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +6 |
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16
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44 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -3 |
Brighton and Nottingham Forest Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Feb 2026 - Premier League
14 Feb 2026 - FA Cup
11 Feb 2026 - Premier League
8 Feb 2026 - Premier League
31 Jan 2026 - Premier League
24 Jan 2026 - Premier League
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Feb 2026 - Premier League
31 Jan 2026 - Premier League
19 Jan 2026 - Premier League
3 Jan 2026 - Premier League
20 Dec 2025 - Premier League
7 Dec 2025 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Feb 2026 - Premier League
14 Feb 2026 - FA Cup
11 Feb 2026 - Premier League
24 Jan 2026 - Premier League
11 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
7 Jan 2026 - Premier League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Feb 2026 - Europa League
22 Feb 2026 - Premier League
19 Feb 2026 - Europa League
11 Feb 2026 - Premier League
6 Feb 2026 - Premier League
1 Feb 2026 - Premier League
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Feb 2026 - Europa League
22 Feb 2026 - Premier League
11 Feb 2026 - Premier League
1 Feb 2026 - Premier League
29 Jan 2026 - Europa League
17 Jan 2026 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Feb 2026 - Europa League
6 Feb 2026 - Premier League
25 Jan 2026 - Premier League
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
9 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
6 Jan 2026 - Premier League
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
33 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
30 Nov 2025 - Premier League
29 Mar 2025 - FA Cup
1 Feb 2025 - Premier League
22 Sept 2024 - Premier League
10 Mar 2024 - Premier League
25 Nov 2023 - Premier League
Brighton - Nottingham Forest: Form Analysis
It's been a frustrating season for Brighton and Hove Albion. Before winning at Brentford last weekend, they had only won two of their previous 15 league and cup games. With a record like that, coach Fabian Hurzler should be glad he's not in charge at Forest.
Their only other win this year was a home league victory on January 3 against relegation-threatened Burnley. Their previous EPL win was in November away at Forest but they did win at Man Utd in the FA Cup in January.
Brighton need a home win.
Home form has seen the Seagulls win five league games but draw six with just two losses. They have gone three home league fixtures without a win, drawing twice before losing to Crystal Palace.
Nottingham Forest begin the weekend two points clear of the relegation zone and seven behind Brighton. The Triicky Trees will be in the bottom three by Sunday if West Ham win at Liverpool on Saturday. If the Hammers were to lose, Forest will have a chance to widen that gap.
Midweek saw the Reds qualify for the last 16 of the Europa League. despite losing 2-1 at Fenerbahce. They have gone four league matches without a win but two did end in a draw. On the road, they've won two of their last three league games and also won in Turkey.
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Brighton against Nottingham Forest Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
J. Steele
DefenderM. De Cuyper
J. Veltman
O. Boscagli
MidfielderC. Baleba
S. March
C. Kostoulas
G. Rutter
Y. Minteh
A. Gunn
DefenderL. Netz
J. Cunha
N. Dominguez
J. McAtee
R. Yates
ForwardD. Bakwa
D. Ndoye
T. Awoniyi
Missing players
A. Webster
ForwardS. Tzimas
S. Ortega
DefenderW. Boly
N. Savona
ForwardC. Wood
Brighton & Nottingham Forest Squad Analysis
Nottingham Forest lost at home to Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday evening. With a comfortable lead from the first leg and the Premier League being so important, their latest coach rotated his squad for that European fixture.
Vitor Pereira knew that was a gamble but despite losing 2-1 they made it through. A much stronger line-up will be fielded by Forest for this vital trip to Brighton. They have had some good away results in recent weeks and striker Igor Jesus has scored nine of his 12 goals this season on the road.
Millner is doubtful for the Seagulls.
Brighton may be without record-breaking James Milner for this weekend's match. After setting a record for EPL appearances, the veteran was injured and is doubtful but Huezler believes he'll be fit to play.
Brighton have not won a home league game since January 3 and really need three points here. Midfielder Yasin Ayari is back in training after recovering from his shoulder injury. He could feature in some way against Forest.
Most goals and assists
Brighton
Nottingham Forest
D. Welbeck
(13 Goals)
M. Gibbs-White
(15 Goals)
Y. Minteh
(4 Assists)
O. Hutchinson
(5 Assists)
Brighton - Nottingham Forest Key Points
- Brighton have only earned two points from their last three home league games.
- Forest have won two of their last three away league fixtures.
- Over 90 minutes, Forest have only lost one of their last four games against Brighton.
- Brighton had gone six games without a win before beating Brentford last weekend.
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Our Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
Brighton needed that win last weekend to allay any fears they could be dragged into a relegation battle. The Seagulls still aren't safe and have some tough games on the horizon. A first home league win since the third day of 2026 is what they desire this weekend.
Nottiingham Forest are still battling to stay in the Premier League. The Reds need to start scoring more goals but have had some promisiing away results in recent weeks. Our main Brighton v Nottingham Forest prediction is Nottingham Forest wins or draws.
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Alternative Predictions
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Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Brighton Nottingham Forest
| Brighton vs Nottingham Forest | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton wins | 2.04 | 2.24 | +9.8% |
| Draw | 3.6 | 3.72 | +3.3% |
| Nottingham Forest wins | 3.7 | 3.76 | +1.6% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- A draw is the most likely outcome
- The odds for this bet have increased by 3.3% since opening
- The probability of this result was 27.8% and is now 26.9% (-0.9%)
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest - FAQs
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