Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest Prediction and Betting Tips | September 22nd 2024

Brighton & Hove Albion will welcome Nottingham Forest to the American Express Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday. Both teams have enjoyed an unbeaten start to their league campaign with two wins in four games.

Brighton resumed their league campaign after the international break with a goalless home draw against Ipswich Town last week. It was their second consecutive draw in the league.

They bounced back with a 3-2 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday. It was a close game in which Brighton scored twice in the first half and new signing Ferdi Kadıoğlu added the third goal in the second half.

The visitors registered their second win of the league campaign last week with a 1-0 away triumph over Liverpool. Second-half substitutes Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga combined in the second half as Hudson-Odoi scored in the 72nd minute to help Forest to their first away win over Liverpool since 1969.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

There is some history between the two teams and they have met 41 times in all competitions. Forest have the upper hand in these meetings, leading 17-13 in wins and 11 games ending in draws.
They have met just four times in the Premier League and Brighton secured a league double last season, with a 4-2 win on aggregate.
Brighton & Hove Albion are unbeaten in their last four home meetings against the visitors, recording three wins and keeping four clean sheets.
Nottingham Forest are on a four-game winning streak in away games in the Premier League, keeping clean sheets in the last two.
Five of the last seven meetings between the two teams have produced over 2.5 goals, with three clean sheets for Brighton and two for the visitors.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

The Seagulls are unbeaten in all competitions this term, winning four of their six games, with three wins coming at home. They have won three of their last four home meetings against the visitors without conceding and will look to build on that form.

James Milner, Matt O'Riley, Brajan Gruda, and Solly March remain sidelined with injuries while Joao Pedro is still a doubt and faces a late fitness test.

The Tricky Trees are unbeaten in their last five league outings. Interestingly, they have scored one goal apiece in their four league games this season while conceding twice. They registered an away win over Liverpool last week, and will look to continue their momentum here.

Danilo is a confirmed absentee while Ibrahim Sangare and Willy Boly are also nursing injuries and unlikely to start here. Nuno Espírito Santo is expected to start Callum Hudson-Odoi after the winger scored last week.

Both teams have enjoyed an unbeaten run in the league thus far and head into the match in good form. As Brighton play for the second time in a week, they are likely to rotate their squad. With that in mind and the visitors' impressive away form, a draw will likely ensue.

Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Nottingham Forest

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Tip 4: Danny Welbeck to score or assist any time - Yes