Brighton look to continue their unbeaten start to the new season when they entertain Nottingham Forest at the American Express Stadium on Sunday.
The visitors are also yet to taste defeat in the Premier League and head into this game on the back of a shock win at Anfield.
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Brighton vs Nottingham Forest prediction: Possible stalemate on the cards?
Key Stats
- Nottingham Forest haven't lost any of their opening four league games this season.
- Both teams have scored three of the hosts' last five outings in league and cup.
- Four of Nottingham Forest's last six fixtures have produced goals at both ends of the pitch.
Correct score prediction: Brighton 1-1 Nottingham Forest
With both of these teams making unbeaten starts to the new season and three of Nottingham Forest's opening five matches in all competitions ending 1-1 after 90 minutes, we've backed a correct score prediction of 1-1 this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Brighton backed by the bookmakers
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 15/4 (4.75) – 21.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Brighton are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 55.6% but we are predicting a close game between the two clubs.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Level pegging
With two wins, one draw and two defeats apiece, the last five encounters between Brighton and Nottm Forest have been evenly split.
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
England Premier League 18/10/22
Brighton
Nottm Forest
England Championship 04/03/17
Nottm Forest
Brighton
Brighton preview: Drawn last two in the league
Despite starting the season very well, Brighton will be expecting a tough 90 minutes against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
The Seagulls progressed through to the next round of the League Cup via a 3-2 home win against Wolves, but their last two Premier League games have ended in stalemates.
Matthew O'Riley, James Milner, Joao Pedro, Brajan Gruda and Solomon March are all injury concerns for the hosts this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Veltman, Dunk, van Hecke, Mitoma, Ayari, Hinshelwood, Baleba, Welbeck, Rutter & Minteh
England Premier League 28/09/24
L
Chelsea
4
Brighton
2
England Premier League 22/09/24
D
Nottm Forest
2
Brighton
2
England EFL Cup 18/09/24
W
Wolverhampton
2
Brighton
3
England Premier League 14/09/24
D
Ipswich
0
Brighton
0
England Premier League 31/08/24
D
Arsenal
1
Brighton
1
Nottm Forest preview: Six points from six on the road
Nottingham Forest claimed a famous 1-0 win away against Liverpool last weekend and will be going in search of their third away win on the run when they make the trip to Brighton on Sunday.
The visitors have already claimed a 1-0 win at St Mary's while both of their home games in the Premier League have ended in 1-1 draws.
Danilo, Willy Boly and Ibrahim Sangare are the three main doubts for the trip to the south coast due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Moreno, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Ward-Prowse, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Yates, Domínguez & Wood
England Premier League 28/09/24
L
Fulham
1
Nottm Forest
0
England Premier League 22/09/24
D
Brighton
2
Nottm Forest
2
England Premier League 14/09/24
W
Liverpool
0
Nottm Forest
1
England Premier League 31/08/24
D
Wolverhampton
1
Nottm Forest
1
England EFL Cup 28/08/24
L
Newcastle
1 (4)
Nottm Forest
1 (3)
Player to watch: Kaoru Mitoma
Brighton's Japanese midfielder Kaoru Mitoma has scored once and provided one assist in his opening four starts in the Premier League this season.
The 27-year-old has been one of the club's best signings since they made their return to the top flight of English football, though his second campaign was hamperd by injury.
Will Brighton's Japanese star guide them to victory on Sunday?
Mitoma scored seven goals during the 2022/23 season, his debut campaign for the club, and his performance alerted the attention of some of Europe's top teams but Brighton have managed to keep a hold of their prized asset.
We're backing Mitoma to put in another top performance against Nottingham Forest this weekend in what should be a very close and competitive match.
