Nottingham Forest have their tails up as they take on Brighton today eager to put more daylight between themselves and the Premier League relegation zone.
It's the first meeting between the sides since their dramatic FA Cup quarter-final back in May, when Forest edged through on penalties after a tense 0-0 stalemate.
Sean Dyche's men have taken seven points from their last three league outings, a run capped by that eye-catching 3-0 triumph at Anfield, lifting them out of the bottom three and into 16th with 12 points from 12.
Fabian Hurzeler's Brighton have won three of their last five Premier League games, including last weekend’s 2-1 victory over Brentford. Three more points could propel the Seagulls into the top four depending on results at Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.
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Nottm Forest vs. Brighton prediction: Who will win today?
This one has all the makings of a cagey, finely balanced affair. Brighton will likely boss the ball, while Forest look to spring forward at pace whenever the chance presents itself. On paper, neither side should run away with it, and a stalemate feels the most likeliest outcome.
Head-to-Head Record: Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton
- Forest have taken the upper hand in this matchup at the City Ground, winning two of their three Premier League meetings with Brighton on home soil (L1), including last season's unforgettable 7–0 demolition in this very fixture.
Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton: Form Guide
Nottingham Forest – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
- Nottingham Forest 3-1 Leeds (Premier League)
- Sturm Graz 0-0 Nottingham Forest (Europa League)
- Nottingham Forest 2-2 Man United (Premier League)
- Bournemouth 2-0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
Brighton – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Brighton 2-1 Brentford (Premier League)
- Crystal Palace 0-0 Brighton (Premier League)
- Brighton 3-0 Brentford (Premier League)
- Arsenal 2-0 Brighton (League Cup)
- Man United 4-2 Brighton (Premier League)
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Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton Final Score Betting
Forest's recent surge means they're more than capable of landing a punch, but Brighton's control could level things out. If forced to lean one way, a 1-1 draw feels about right, though this matchup is razor-thin and tough to call with conviction.
Our Score Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Brighton (6/1 with Bet365)
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Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton Team News, Injury Latest
Nottingham Forest Team News
- Morgan Gibbs-White missed Thursday's fixture after picking up a minor knock, so both Dyche and Forest will be crossing their fingers that their creative spark recovers in time for today's showdown with Brighton.
- He's far from the only concern in the treatment room. Forest remain without several key figures, with Chris Wood (knee), Dilane Bakwa (groin), Ola Aina (hamstring), Douglas Luiz (hamstring), Oleksandr Zinchenko (groin) and Angus Gunn (knee) all sidelined. Taiwo Awoniyi is back working on his fitness but has yet to reach full match readiness.
Brighton Team News
- Brighton came into the weekend buoyed by last Saturday's 2-1 win over Brentford and - compared to Forest - Fabian Hurzeler's side have far fewer fitness headaches to contend with.
- Solly March is edging closer to yet another return. The winger, out for seven months, is back on the grass after previously spending over a year sidelined with a serious knee problem before making 10 appearances late last season.
- He's recently been spotted training alongside Kaoru Mitoma, who remains unavailable, as do seasoned pro James Milner and centre-back Adam Webster. On a brighter note, young wide man Tommy Watson has shaken off a minor issue and may feature in the squad at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton lineups: Predicted starting XI's
This is how we think these two sides will lineup at the City Ground today.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup to play Brighton
(4-2-3-1) Sels — Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams — Sangare, Anderson — Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez — Igor Jesus
Brighton predicted lineup to play Nottingham Forest
(4-2-3-1) Verbruggen — Wieffer, van Hecke, Boscagli, Kadioglu — Baleba, Ayari — Minteh, Rutter, Gomez — Welbeck
What are the odds for Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton today?
- Nottingham Forest to Win: 6/4 with Coral
- Brighton to Win: 13/8 with Bet365
- Draw: 12/5 with AK Bets
Premier League Bet Builder Tips: Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton
Our Premier League bet builder for Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton is for a draw, Both Teams To Score (BTTS), and Carlos Baleba to commit over 0.5 fouls. That came in at 4/1 on Bet365 at the time of writing.
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How to watch Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton: TV channel and live stream
Here's all the key information on how to watch Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton today.
- Date: Sunday, November 30
- Venue: The City Ground, Nottingham
- Time: 2:05 p.m. GMT
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports