Nottingham Forest, led by Steve Cooper, have managed to avoid relegation stress this season, with 13 points from 12 games. They are eight points clear of the relegation zone but still six places behind Brighton. Their home prowess, as they have only lost once at home this season, is a key factor in their upward trajectory.

Forest will face Brighton, who have been struggling to secure wins in the league. Despite starting the 2023-24 season with five wins, they have gone on a six-game losing streak, losing two and drawing four games. Zerbi’s men are expected to face Forest in the international break.

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper will be without Callum Hudson-Odoi due to injury, but the Reds have no other issues. Taiwo Awoniyi remains the top scorer with four goals, while Anthony Elanga and Harry Toffolo lead assists with three each.

Brighton will be without Mahmoud Dahoud due to a red card in a draw with Sheffield United. Julio Enciso and Danny Welbeck will miss out due to injuries, while Kaoru Mitoma is doubtful. Ansu Fati made his Premier League start against Sheffield United, but could be replaced by João Pedro in the final third and Carlos Noom Quomah Baleba in the engine room.

Predicted lineups:

Nottingham Forest

Goalkeeper: Odysseas Vlachodimos
Defenders: Harry Toffolo, Murillo Costa dos Santos, Moussa Niakhaté, Ola Aina
Midfielders: Nicolás Domínguez, Orel Mangala, Ibrahim Sangaré
Forwards: Anthony Elanga, Taiwo Awoniyi, Morgan Gibbs-White

Brighton

Goalkeeper: Jason Steele
Defenders: Adam Webster,Pascal Groß, Jan Paul van Hecke, Igor Julio
Midfielders: Billy Gilmour, Carlos Noom Quomah Baleba, Adam Lallana
Forwards: Facundo Buonanotte, João Pedro, Simon Adingra

Nottingham Forest VS Brighton (Last 6 matches)

• Nottingham Forest – 2 wins
• Brighton – 3 wins
• Draws – 1

Over all competition record

England – Premier League Stats

Nottingham Forest must exert pressure to break Brighton & Hove Albion’s defense, who are expected to score a goal and secure a narrow 1-0 advantage at full-time.

Winning probability: Nottingham Forest – 32% , Draw – 26% , Brighton – 42%

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