Brighton and Nottingham Forest face each other in a crucial clash as both sides sit near the relegation zone. As the two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment, our prediction leans toward a 1-1 draw. Brighton come off a 2-0 win at Brentford, with experienced midfielder James Milner recovering from a minor knock and expected to start. The Seagulls have struggled for consistency, posting a 30% win rate overall, scoring 1.00 goal per game at home, while conceding 0.75 goals on average. Their expected-goals numbers (1.42 xG at home) suggest they create chances but must be sharper in front of goal.
Nottingham Forest travel to East Sussex in need of points after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Liverpool. Pacey winger Dan Ndoye could feature after impressing off the bench, though Willy Boly and Chris Wood remain sidelined. Forest’s away record is slightly better, scoring 1.80 goals per game, keeping clean sheets 40% of the time, and generating 1.89 xG per match. Historically, their clashes have been tight, with 55% of meetings seeing over 2.5 goals and BTTS in 45%.
Given aforementioned statistical data, Over 1.5 goals, Both Teams to Score, and Nottingham Forest double chance bets seem appealing.
This Premier League match will be played on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 14:00.
What is our Brighton vs Nottingham Forest prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Brighton 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 600 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Danny Welbeck @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Danny Welbeck @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Archie Whitehall @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Nottm Forest +0.5 @ -149 Odds
- European Handicap: Nottm Forest +1 @ -150 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -150 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Brighton to Win @ -188 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Brighton - No @ -300 Odds
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View OfferBrighton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlllw | 1.20 |
| Home | wddl | 1.25 |
| Away | wlllw | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 1.75 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.75 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.38 | 1.42 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.40 | 0.97 | 1.68 |
Nottingham Forest Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dldwl | 1.30 |
| Home | dwddl | 1.20 |
| Away | dlwlw | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 1.40 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.89 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.25 | 1.26 | 1.23 |
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Brighton (40%)
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