Brighton vs Nottingham Forest

Brighton
l d l l w
2 - 1
1.31
xG
0.93
Full Time
Nottingham Forest
w d l d l
D. Gomez
6'
D. Welbeck
15'
M. Gibbs-White
13'
Predictions
Stats
Odds
Predictions

Combo Double chance : Brighton or draw and -3.5 goals

Brighton's recent form has been mixed, with a couple of wins, a draw, and two losses in their last few games. Nottingham Forest are also finding things a bit up and down, with two wins, two draws, and a loss in their recent matches.

Looking at their recent meetings, the games have often been quite open with several goals, including a very high-scoring match last season. Given both teams' current form, this upcoming game could be another close and interesting contest.

Last Updated: 27 Feb 2026 10:42 AM
starting lineups
6.6
1
B. Verbruggen
7.3
24
F. Kadioglu
7.2
5
L. Dunk
7.3
6
J. P. van Hecke
6.7
27
M. Wieffer
7.9
30
P. Gross
6.7
20
J. Milner
6.9
22
Kaoru Mitoma
6.3
13
J. Hinshelwood
7.9
25
D. Gomez
7.2
18
D. Welbeck
6.9
26
M. Sels
5.9
3
Neco Williams
6.5
5
Murillo
6.7
31
N. Milenkovic
6.2
34
O. Aina
6.9
8
E. Anderson
6.9
6
I. Sangare
6.9
7
C. Hudson-Odoi
8
10
M. Gibbs-White
6.2
21
O. Hutchinson
6.3
19
Igor Jesus
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for Brighton
J. Veltman
71' Out: M. Wieffer
71
S. March
86' Out: D. Gomez
86
C. Baleba
86' Out: J. Milner
86
M. De Cuyper
90' Out: Kaoru Mitoma
90
Substitutes for Nottingham Forest
Jair
56' Out: O. Hutchinson
56
L. Netz
56' Out: Neco Williams
56
D. Bakwa
74' Out: C. Hudson-Odoi
74
D. Ndoye
82' Out: O. Aina
82
T. Awoniyi
83' Out: Igor Jesus
83
statistics
53 Ball Possession 47
2 Goals 1
1.31 Expected Goals 0.93
match facts

REFEREE

A. Madley

STADIUM

American Express Stadium

LOCATION

Falmer, East Sussex

  • Brighton host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at the American Express Stadium.
  • The last meeting in November 2025 saw Nottingham Forest win 0-2 away.
  • Brighton's recent form is mixed, with 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw in their last 5 matches.
  • Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 away games (2 wins, 1 draw).
  • Brighton averages 1.36 goals per game this season, compared to Forest's 1.12.
  • Brighton typically dominates possession with an average of 55.4%.
  • In head-to-head clashes, 3 of the last 7 meetings have ended in a draw.
  • Median stats suggest a tight game on shots: Brighton 14, Nottingham Forest 10.
  • Prediction models heavily favor Brighton not to lose, with a 90% chance for a home win or draw.
  • The bookmaker 1xBet offers odds of 1.36 for the Double Chance market (Brighton/Draw).
  • Nottingham Forest have conceded 3+ goals in two of their last five away fixtures.
  • Brighton's home form shows they have kept two clean sheets in their last five matches at home.
Last Updated: 27 Feb 2026 10:42 AM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
47 Corners 30
86 Fouls 90
4 Offsides 11
112 Shots 92
43 Shots on Goal 33
22 Yellow Cards 16
1 Red Cards 1
11 Goals 15
15 Goals Conceded 11
3 Clean Sheets 2
premier league standings
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#9
32
12
10
10
6
46
#16
32
8
9
15
-12
33