Brighton take on Nottingham Forest at the American Express Stadium in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday, 29 March. Read our expert FA Cup predictions for the tie below.
Contents
- 1 Brighton vs Nottingham Forest prediction: Look to goal markets on the south coast
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Forest are surprising underdogs
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Fixture has produced goals
- 4 Brighton preview: Dunk and Veltman are doubtful
- 5 Nottingham Forest preview: Wood hoping to be fit
- 6 Player to watch – Anthony Elanga
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest prediction: Look to goal markets on the south coast
Key Stats
- Nottingham Forest’s last six away games in league and cup averaged 4.66 goals and more excitement looks possible when they visit Brighton for Saturday’s crucial cup quarter-final.
- Four of the last five meetings between Brighton and Forest have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Chris Wood scored a hattrick when Forest beat Brightton 7-0 in the league in February.
- Four of Brighton’s last six home assignments have featured goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Brighton 2-2 Nottingham Forest
Brighton have won six and drawn one of their seven games since losing 7-0 to Forest in February and with revenge on their minds, the Seagulls can make a better fist of Saturday’s cup tie. Forest’s last six away games averaged 4.66 goals and another end-to-ender is anticipated here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Forest are surprising underdogs
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 31/10 (4.10) – 24.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Brighton’s 7-0 loss to Nottingham Forest in February seemed to light a fire under Albion, who have won six and drew one of their seven games since and the Seagulls have a 55.6% chance of exacting some revenge on Saturday, according to the latest probability figures.
Nottingham Forest entered the international break on the back of successive league wins over Man City and Ipswich and they are priced generously at 31/10 to taste victory on their return to action here. View more of our latest football predictions and analysis on our dedicated page.
Most recent H2Hs: Fixture has produced goals
Four of the last five meetings between Brighton and Nottingham Forest have beaten the over 2.5 goal line. Forest haven’t won an away fixture at Albion since 2015.
England Premier League 01/02/25
Nottm Forest
Brighton
England Premier League 22/09/24
Brighton
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 10/03/24
Brighton
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 25/11/23
Nottm Forest
Brighton
England Premier League 26/04/23
Nottm Forest
Brighton
Brighton preview: Dunk and Veltman are doubtful
Brighton are sweating on the availability of Tariq Lamptey, Matt O'Riley, Solly March, Lewis Dunk and Joel Veltman. Danny Welbeck, who should start up front, has 5 G/A in 7 matches against the Premier League’s “big six” this season. Only Mo Salah (15), Alexander Isak (7) and Erling Haaland (6) have more.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Hinshelwood, Van Hecke, Websteeer, Estupinan, Baleba, Gomez, Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma, Welbeck
England Premier League 10/05/25
W
Wolverhampton
0
Brighton
2
England Premier League 04/05/25
D
Newcastle
1
Brighton
1
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
West Ham
2
Brighton
3
England Premier League 19/04/25
L
Brentford
4
Brighton
2
England Premier League 12/04/25
D
Leicester
2
Brighton
2
Nottingham Forest preview: Wood hoping to be fit
Forest have few injury issues to contend with, though top scorer Chris Wood came off injury for New Zealand during the international break and is rated as a slight doubt. Nikola Milenkovic and Murillo should be paired again at centre-half.
Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Dominguez, Anderson, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood
England Premier League 11/05/25
D
Leicester
2
Nottm Forest
2
England Premier League 05/05/25
D
Crystal Palace
1
Nottm Forest
1
England Premier League 01/05/25
L
Brentford
2
Nottm Forest
0
England FA Cup 27/04/25
L
Man City
2
Nottm Forest
0
England Premier League 21/04/25
W
Tottenham
1
Nottm Forest
2
Player to watch – Anthony Elanga
Brighton’s defenders couldn’t cope with Anthony Elanga’s devastating pace and clever movement when Forest battered Albion 7-0 in February and the slick Swede will be eager to do more damage against the Seagulls on Saturday.
Explosive Elanga could threaten
Elanga claimed three assists in what remains Nottingham Forest’s biggest win of the campaign against Brighton last month and the 22-year-old, who scored twice against Ipswich in his last domestic runout, is likely to be a nuisance again on Saturday.