Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Preview: Seagulls Seek Back-to-Back Boost

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Brighton will look to build momentum after easing relegation concerns last weekend, but Nottingham Forest arrives desperate for points as the survival battle intensifies.

Match Context

Brighton’s Relief — But Work Still To Do

A much-needed 2-0 away win at Brentford stopped the slide for Fabian Hürzeler’s side after a worrying run that saw the Seagulls pick up just one win in 13 league matches.

However, punters should note:

Brighton have not won back-to-back league games since November
Only Burnley have been beaten in their last seven home league matches
Sunday home form: W2, D3, L3

There are positive omens, though — their last consecutive wins earlier this season came against Brentford and Nottingham Forest, the same sequence they now attempt to repeat.

Forest Looking Nervously Over Their Shoulder

Nottingham Forest come into this fixture under pressure despite midweek European progress.

Recent situation:

Through to Europa League last 16 (4-2 aggregate vs Fenerbahçe)
Lost 2-1 in the second leg
Just two points above the relegation zone
Winless in last four league games (D2, L2)
Failed to score in the last two league matches

Perhaps most worrying for Forest supporters: they have attempted 56 shots since their last Premier League goal — a sign of wastefulness in the final third.

Head-to-Head

Forest are winless in their last five away league games at Brighton (D2, L3)
Brighton won the reverse fixture
Seagulls chasing only their fourth ever league double over Forest

Historically, this fixture has favoured the home side.

Key Stats & Trends

Seven of Brighton’s last eight EPL games: Under 2.5 goals
Brighton have scored 24 of 36 league goals after half-time
Forest has scored 9 of 12 away goals after the break
Both sides tend to improve in the second halves

👉 This strongly points toward a tight, low-scoring contest.

Players to Watch

Brighton: Danny Welbeck

The veteran striker is one goal away from reaching 10 Premier League goals this season. Interestingly, his last four goals have all been the second goal of the game.