Brighton host Nottingham Forest at the Amex Stadium, looking to climb away from the relegation zone, while Forest fight to stay clear of the bottom three.
| Tournament: | Premier League |
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| Venue: | Amex Stadium, Brighton |
| Date: | 01.03.2026 |
| Time: | 14:00 GMT |
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Form and Head to Head
Brighton arrive into this fixture having secured a morale-boosting 2-0 away victory against Brentford in their last Premier League outing. However, their overall form over the past six matches in the competition has been inconsistent, registering just one win, one draw, and four losses. This patchy run sees them ranked 15th in the Premier League form table for their last six games, highlighting a need for greater consistency.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Fenerbahce in the Europa League in their most recent match. Looking solely at their Premier League performances, the visitors have endured a challenging spell, with their last six league games yielding one win, two defeats, and three draws. This places them 12th in the Premier League form table over the same period, suggesting a slight edge in recent league performances compared to their hosts. Notably, there have been under 2.5 goals scored in five of Forest's last six Premier League games, hinting at a tendency for tighter matches.
The last encounter between these two sides took place earlier this season in November 2025, with Brighton securing a comfortable 2-0 victory away at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
Historically, Brighton have enjoyed the upper hand in recent meetings. Over their last six competitive clashes, the Seagulls have won three, drawn two, and lost just one against Forest. Furthermore, Brighton boast an impressive record at home against Nottingham Forest, remaining undefeated in their last six home matches against them in all competitions. They have also kept a clean sheet in five of those last six home encounters, showcasing their defensive solidity when welcoming the Tricky Trees.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Brighton vs Nottingham Forest?
Brighton go into this game as slight favourites to take all three points at home against Nottingham Forest. Latest odds suggest they have roughly a 45–50% chance of winning, while Forest sit around 25–30%, with the remainder pointing to a draw.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 5/4 | AK Bets |
| Nottingham Forest | 5/2 | BresBet |
| Draw | 5/2 | bet365 |
Odds last updated at 12:15 Sunday, 1st March.
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Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Team News
Brighton are contending with a few injury concerns ahead of the match. Stefanos Tzimas and Adam Webster are confirmed absentees due to injury, while Solly March, Yasin Ayari, and James Milner are all considered doubtful. Despite a minor thigh problem, Milner is still expected to be involved. Carlos Baleba could make a return to the starting XI, potentially replacing Milner, and Diego Gómez is set to retain his spot on the right wing after scoring in the last match.
Nottingham Forest also have a list of unavailable players, with Chris Wood, Jonathan Victor, and Nicola Savona all out injured. Goalkeeper Matz Sels is doubtful for the clash. However, manager Vitor Pereira is expected to recall several key players who were rested in the Europa League, including Nikola Milenkovic, Ola Aina, Ibrahim Sangaré, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Igor Jesus, all of whom are set to start.
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Probable Lineups
Brighton (4-3-3): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Groß, Baleba, Hinshelwood; Mitoma, Rutter, Gómez
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Ortega; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Sangaré, Anderson; Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson; Jesus
Lineups preview by WhoScored.
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Match Prediction
Both teams come into this match needing points to move away from the lower half of the Premier League table. Brighton have enjoyed good recent home form against Nottingham Forest, remaining unbeaten in their last six meetings at home, which should give them confidence heading into this game. Their possession-based style and ability to create chances from distance could test Forest, though they will need to stay sharp defensively, particularly in aerial battles and avoiding costly individual errors.
Forest are expected to rely on wing play and attempts from long range, while also showing discipline when protecting a lead. However, their finishing has been inconsistent, and they may struggle against Brighton’s counter-attacking threat.
Given Brighton’s home record in this fixture and their overall attacking edge, a narrow win for the hosts looks the most likely outcome.
Prediction: Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Match Stat Trends
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Igor Jesus has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 3/4 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Morgan Gibbs-White has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 4 of their last 5 League games.
Best odds of 11/10 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Danny Welbeck has exceeded 0.5 Tackles in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 3/4 at Coral while publishing.
Nottingham Forest have had 15+ shots in 3 of their last 3 matches in Premier League.
Best odds of 13/8 at Skybet while publishing.
Brighton have received 3+ cards in 4 of their last 5 matches vs Nottingham Forest in Premier League.
Best odds of 5/2 at Skybet while publishing.
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Tip
Our Bet Builder Tip for Brighton vs Nottingham Forest is:
- E. Anderson Over 2.5 - Tackles
- No - Both Teams To Score
- Home - Win Market
- D. Gomez Over 2.5 - Tackles
Best odds of 10/1 at bet365 at the time of publishing.
Elliott Anderson: Over 2.5 Tackles
Anderson's been a tackling machine, smashing over 2.5 tackles in all 4 of his last 4 games. His last 10 starts read 3,4,1,5,4,4,1,0,3,4—consistently in the mix and racking up interventions. Forest's compact setup against Brighton's possession play keeps him busy in midfield battles.
No – Both Teams To Score
Brighton have been fortress-like at home vs Forest, keeping clean sheets in 5 of their last 6 home meetings across all comps while staying undefeated in the last 6. Add Brighton's under 2.5 goals in 7 of 8 PL games and Forest's under 2.5 in 5 of 6, and a low-scoring home shutout fits perfectly—no goals for the visitors.
Brighton – Win Market
The Seagulls boast an impeccable home record vs Forest (undefeated in 6, 5 clean sheets), aligning with their defensive stranglehold lately (under 2.5 in 7/8 PL games). Forest mirror the low-scoring trend (under 2.5 in 5/6), but Brighton's Amex dominance tips this their way.
Diego Gómez: Over 2.5 Tackles
Gómez thrives on the break, clearing over 2.5 tackles in 4 of his last 5 with 3.2 tackles per 90 in the league (season avg 2.6). His last 10 starts: 3,5,5,5,1,3,1,2,0,2; last 5 homes: 1,5,3,2,4. Forest's attacking intent gives him ample recovery chances down the right.
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