Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton Picks — Tricky Trees to Bounce Back to Winning Ways? (Feb 1)

The Premier League weekend kicks off on February 1. You can find the odds, and our Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton picks here.

It was a rare off-day for Nottingham Forest last weekend, as they suffered a 5-0 hammering at the hands of Bournemouth. However, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side remain in a strong position, and a return to winning ways would keep them third.

Brighton also endured a miserable result in the previous round of matches after suffering a shock home defeat against Everton. But, a return to winning ways would send them into the top eight this weekend.

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Brighton have avoided defeat in their last three meetings with Nottingham Forest, winning on two occasions over that period. However, Forest have recorded wins in two of their last three home matches against the Seagulls. This exact fixture last season saw Brighton land a 3-2 win at the City Ground.

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Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton Key Stats

• Nottingham Forest have now conceded three or more goals in three last four defeats in the Premier League. Last weekend’s 5-0 loss at Bournemouth was their biggest since December 2023.
• Brighton’s seven-game unbeaten run was ended at home against Everton last weekend.

Nottingham Forest Team News

Forest only have one injury concern ahead of this weekend’s clash, as Ibrahim Sangare remains out with a thigh problem. Callum Hudson-Odoi should be fit enough to start.

Possible Lineup

M. Sels (GK); O. Aina, N. Milenkovic, Murillo, A. Moreno, R. Yates, E. Anderson, C. Hudson-Odoi, M. Gibbs-White, A. Elanga, C. Wood

Brighton Team News

Evan Ferguson, Mats Wieffer, and James Milner all remain out until mid-February. Ferdi Kadioglu is also expected to sit out of first-team action until next month.

Possible Lineup

B. Vebruggen (GK); J. Veltman, J. van Hecke, L. Dunk, T. Lamptey, C. Baleba, Y. Ayari, B. Gruda, J. Pedro, K. Mitoma, D. Welbeck

Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton Prop Picks

Danny Welbeck and Chris Wood have both enjoyed career resurgences this season.

The preference is for the former to have a direct impact on the result this weekend. Welbeck has scored six goals in 17 appearances this term, and has accumulated an xG of 6.52 from an average of 2.6 shots per 90.

The former Man United striker has scored two goals in five previous Premier League appearances against the Tricky Trees.

Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton Picks

Brighton’s attacking quality hasn’t produced the same number of goals as the play has deserved this season. But, they are typically a team that strikes back quickly following a defeat.

The Seagulls have been creating clear chances throughout the season, evident from their xG of 29.34, and Forest could be the unfortunate side to end up on the wrong side of a defeat against the Seagulls clicking into gear on Saturday.