Nottingham Forest vs Brighton: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Nottingham Forest vs Brighton
• Date: Sunday, 30 November 2025
• Kick-off: 14:05 GMT
• Venue: City Ground

Nottingham Forest come into this match with a strong run of form, having secured two consecutive wins against Liverpool and Leeds. Their recent victories suggest a confident team capable of both scoring and defending well, which could pose a significant challenge for Brighton. Forest's ability to score three goals in each of their last two wins indicates an attacking threat that Brighton will need to be wary of, especially given their own recent mixed results.

Brighton, on the other hand, have shown inconsistency in their recent performances, with two wins, a draw, and a loss in their last five games. Their home form has been solid, but they struggled away from home, as seen in their loss to Manchester United. This match against a resurgent Nottingham Forest will test Brighton's ability to adapt and perform on the road. The Seagulls will need to be at their best to counter Forest's current momentum and secure a positive result.

Nottingham Forest have been in excellent form recently, winning their last two matches convincingly against Liverpool and Leeds. This run of form, coupled with a draw against Manchester United, shows a team that is growing in confidence and capability.

Their recent victories, particularly the 3-0 win away at Liverpool, suggest that Forest are not only scoring freely but also maintaining solid defensive structures. This positive momentum could be crucial as they face Brighton, potentially giving them the edge in this encounter.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 3-0 vs Liverpool (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Leeds (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Manchester United (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Bournemouth (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Chelsea (H)

Brighton's recent form has been a mixed bag, with two wins, a draw, and a loss in their last five games. Their home victories against Brentford and Newcastle are encouraging, but the draw against Crystal Palace and the loss to Manchester United highlight some inconsistency, particularly in away games.

Brighton will need to find a way to stabilise their performance if they hope to challenge a confident Nottingham Forest side. Their ability to adapt and perform away from home will be key in this match.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 2-1 vs Brentford (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Crystal Palace (A)

• Win: 3-0 vs Leeds (H)

• Loss: 2-4 vs Manchester United (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Newcastle (H)

The head-to-head record between Nottingham Forest and Brighton shows a competitive history, with Forest securing a significant 7-0 victory in their most recent league meeting. However, Brighton have also had their moments, winning 2-3 at Forest's ground in the previous campaign and securing a 1-0 home victory.

The most recent encounter in the FA Cup went to penalties, with Forest emerging victorious after a 0-0 draw. This suggests that while Forest have had the upper hand recently, Brighton are capable of challenging them.

Recent Results

• Brighton 0-0 (3-4 pen.) Nottingham Forest (29 Mar 2025) - FA Cup

• Nottingham Forest 7-0 Brighton (01 Feb 2025)

• Brighton 2-2 Nottingham Forest (22 Sep 2024)

• Brighton 1-0 Nottingham Forest (10 Mar 2024)

• Nottingham Forest 2-3 Brighton (25 Nov 2023)

• Ola Aina (Hamstring) - Out

• Douglas Luiz (Hamstring) - Out

• Dilane Bakwa (Muscle) - Doubt

• Oleksandr Zinchenko (Strain) - Doubt

• Angus Gunn (Knee) - Doubt

• Chris Wood (Knee) - Doubt

• James Milner (Muscle) - Out

• Adam Webster (Cruciate Ligament) - Out

• Solly March (Knee) - Out

• Kaoru Mitoma (Foot) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Savona (DF), Milenkovic (DF), Murillo (DF), Williams (DF), Sangare (MF), Anderson (MF), Ndoye (MF), Gibbs-White (MF), Dominguez (MF), Jesus (AT)

Nottingham Forest's predicted lineup suggests a balanced approach, with a strong defensive line and a dynamic midfield led by Gibbs-White. Their recent form indicates they will look to exploit their attacking options while maintaining a solid backline.

• Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Wieffer (DF), Van Hecke (DF), Boscagli (DF), Kadioglu (DF), Baleba (MF), Ayari (MF), Minteh (MF), Rutter (MF), Gomez (MF), Welbeck (AT)

Brighton's predicted lineup emphasises maintaining possession and creating chances through their midfield, with Baleba and Ayari playing key roles. Their recent performances suggest they will need to be more clinical in front of goal to overcome Forest's current momentum.

• Jesus vs Van Hecke: This matchup will see Nottingham Forest striker Igor Jesus looking to outmanoeuvre Brighton defender Van Hecke.

• Anderson vs Ayari: A crucial midfield battle between Nottingham Forest's E. Anderson and Brighton's Y. Ayari could dictate the flow of the game.

• Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest): Morgan Gibbs-White's creativity and goal-scoring threat make him a pivotal player for Nottingham Forest.

• Baleba (Brighton): Carlos Baleba's ability to control the midfield and distribute the ball effectively will be vital for Brighton's chances.

Nottingham Forest vs Brighton at 14:05 GMT on Sunday, 30 November 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Coral is predicting that the score will be Nottingham Forest 2-1 Brighton.

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