Match Preview
The Premier League action continues on Matchday 13 as Nottingham Forest welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the City Ground. This fixture pits a struggling Forest side, currently battling to move away from the relegation zone, against a high-flying Brighton team enjoying a strong season and pushing for European qualification. With both teams having a history of competitive encounters, this promises to be an intriguing clash.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 29 |
| 2 | Chelsea FC | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 23 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 22 |
| 4 | Aston Villa FC | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 21 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace FC | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 20 |
| 6 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
| 7 | Sunderland AFC | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
| 8 | AFC Bournemouth | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 19 |
| 9 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 18 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| 11 | Everton FC | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | -2 | 18 |
| 13 | Brentford FC | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | -1 | 16 |
| 14 | Newcastle United FC | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -3 | 14 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 12 |
| 17 | West Ham United FC | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 11 |
| 18 | Leeds United FC | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -11 | 11 |
| 19 | Burnley FC | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -10 | 10 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 12 | 0 | 2 | 10 | -20 | 2 |
- Brighton & Hove Albion: Position 6th (19 points, 5 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses, +3 goal difference). Brighton has shown impressive consistency, scoring 19 goals and conceding 16 across their 12 matches.
- Nottingham Forest FC: Position 16th (12 points, 3 wins, 3 draws, 6 losses, -7 goal difference). Forest has found goals harder to come by, netting 13 times, and has been more susceptible defensively, conceding 20 goals in 12 games.
Brighton clearly enters this match in a superior league position and with better overall form compared to their hosts.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb 2025 | Premier League | Nottingham Forest FC | 7 - 0 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC |
| 22 Sep 2024 | Premier League | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 2 - 2 | Nottingham Forest FC |
| 10 Mar 2024 | Premier League | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 1 - 0 | Nottingham Forest FC |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Premier League | Nottingham Forest FC | 2 - 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC |
| 26 Apr 2023 | Premier League | Nottingham Forest FC | 3 - 1 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC |
The recent history between these two clubs in the Premier League reveals a mixed bag of results, often with plenty of goals:
- In February 2025, Nottingham Forest secured a remarkable 7-0 victory over Brighton at home.
- Earlier in the current season (September 2024), Brighton and Forest played out a 2-2 draw.
- Brighton edged Forest 1-0 at home in March 2024.
- Brighton also recorded a 3-2 away win against Forest in November 2023.
- Nottingham Forest defeated Brighton 3-1 at home in April 2023.
- A goalless draw was recorded in October 2022.
These results highlight that while Brighton has generally been the stronger side in recent seasons, Forest can be a formidable opponent, especially at home, as evidenced by some high-scoring victories. The fact that three of the last six encounters have seen both teams score, including two games with five or more goals, suggests attacking football often prevails.
Our Prediction
Considering Brighton’s strong league position and consistent attacking output, coupled with Nottingham Forest’s need for points at home and their ability to score against Brighton historically, we anticipate a match where both teams will find the back of the net.
Brighton has scored in 9 out of their 12 league games this season, while Forest has scored in 8 out of 12. Both teams also have a tendency to concede, with each shipping goals in 10 of their 12 matches. The head-to-head record, especially the 2-2, 2-3, and 3-1 results, further supports the likelihood of both sides getting on the scoresheet.
Our betting tip for this Premier League encounter is:
Both Teams to Score – Yes
