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Nottingham Forest v Brighton: Prediction, Tips and Odds

The latest round of Premier League fixtures kicks off at lunchtime on Saturday at the City Ground, where high-flying Nottingham Forest play host to Brighton.

Nottingham Forest v Brighton

Nottingham Forest v Brighton betting tips and predictions

Correct score - 1-1 @ 13/2

Forest's golden run of form ended with an emphatic 5-0 Premier League defeat at Bournemouth last weekend and Nuno Espirito Santo's men are aiming to bounce back at home to Brighton.

They had surged into the top three thanks to seven wins in eight games before their drubbing on the Dorset coast and the only blot on that recent record was a 1-1 home draw with leaders Liverpool.

The 1-1 draw also looks a tempting correct score bet when the Tricky Trees take on Brighton, who remain something of a puzzle for punters.

The Seagulls were good value for their 3-1 victory at Manchester United in their last away league fixture, but they followed up with a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Everton.

Fabian Hurzeler's side have done most of their best work on the road recently, drawing 2-2 at Aston Villa, thumping Norwich City 4-0 in the FA Cup and winning 2-0 at Ipswich Town before their success at Old Trafford.

Albion's progress has been hampered by too many draws - 10 in their first 23 league matches under Hurzeler - and they look set for another tight contest at the City Ground.

The Seagulls have drawn 1-1 with Arsenal at home and away this term and that correct score was also a winning bet on their trip to West Ham just before Christmas.

Forest claimed five straight victories to nil in all competitions before their 1-1 draw with Liverpool on 14th January.

However, they showed some defensive vulnerability in their last home fixture, beating bottom club Southampton 3-2 after leading 3-0 at half-time and may drop more points this weekend.

Morgan Gibbs-White to have over 1.5 shots @ 4/6

Brighton could be missing eight injured players for their trip to Nottingham, where their hosts are in far better shape physically.

Forest's attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White should start in support of prolific striker Chris Wood and the 25-year-old can expect to get chances against an open Brighton side.

Gibbs-White has contributed four goals and four assists in 19 league starts this season and frontman Wood is the only Forest player averaging more than his 1.7 shots per game.

He has had at least two shots in five of his nine home appearances this season and racked up three attempts in last weekend's defeat at Bournemouth.

Carlos Baleba to be booked @ 13/8

Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has enhanced his reputation this season and he could play a significant role in the midfield battle on Saturday.

The youngster is likely to be up against tough-tackling Forest midfielders Elliot Anderson and Ryan Yates, who have picked up 11 league bookings between them this season.

Nicolas Dominguez, another central midfield option for the hosts, has received six cautions in just 1,099 minutes of league football in 2024/25, so the visitors can expect a scrap in the centre of the park.

Seagulls boss Hurzeler would probably have liked to rest Baleba recently, but the club's injury problems mean he is short of solid understudies.

The Cameroonian has been booked in three of his last five league appearances, against Villa, Manchester United and Everton and he may well add to his tally of yellow cards against a combative Forest side.

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Nottingham Forest v Brighton odds

Nottingham Forest - 7/5
Draw -
13/5
Brighton -
9/5

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.

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