Nottingham Forest vs Brighton Prediction - Premier League

Match context

At 9:05 PM on November 30, 2025, Nottingham Forest will host Brighton at City Ground in the Premier League. This match is crucial for both teams, as Brighton are aiming for a European qualification spot, while Nottingham Forest need points to avoid relegation.

Analyzing form and position in the league table.

Brighton currently sit 7th in the league table with 19 points. The visitors are in good form with 3 wins, 1 draw, and only 1 loss in their last 5 matches. Since the start of the season, Brighton have recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, scoring 19 goals and conceding 16. However, their away record is not very impressive, with only 1 win in 6 away games.

On the opposite side, Nottingham Forest are currently ranked 16th with 12 points. The home team's recent form has been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 matches. After 12 games played, Forest have won 3, drawn 3, and lost 6. Their defense is a weakness, having conceded 20 goals, while their attack has only scored 13.

History of confrontations

In their last five encounters, Brighton have the upper hand with two wins, two draws, and only one loss. Notably, Brighton's only defeat was a heavy 0-7 loss to Nottingham Forest in February 2025. Recent results include:

• March 30, 2025: Brighton 0 - 0 Nottingham Forest
• February 1, 2025: Nottingham Forest 7 - 0 Brighton
• September 22, 2024: Brighton 2 - 2 Nottingham Forest
• March 10, 2024: Brighton 1 - 0 Nottingham Forest
• November 25, 2023: Nottingham Forest 2 - 3 Brighton

Force information

Both teams are facing significant personnel losses due to injuries.

Nottingham Forest

The home team will be missing several key players:

• O. Aina: absent due to hamstring injury.
• D. Bakwa: absent due to injury
• Douglas Luiz: absent due to hamstring injury.
• A. Gunn: absent due to knee injury.
• O. Zinchenko: absent due to groin injury.

Additionally, the availability of M. Gibbs-White, Murillo, and C. Wood remains uncertain.

Brighton

The visiting team will also be without several key players:

• S. March: absent due to knee injury.
• J. Milner: absent due to muscle injury.
• K. Mitoma: Absent due to ankle injury
• A. Webster: absent due to knee injury.

Predict the result

Based on current form and squad situation, Brighton are considered the favorites despite playing away from home. Nottingham Forest are facing many difficulties, especially in defense and due to the absence of key players. However, the home advantage at City Ground could be a source of hope for a favorable result. The likelihood of the match ending in a draw or a narrow victory for Brighton is quite high.

Team lineup updated at 20:38 on 30/11/2025

Official lineup

Nottingham Forest

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachAngelos Postecoglou

Starting lineup:

• 26. Matz Sels (G)
• 37. Nicolò Savona (D)
• 31. Nikola Milenković (D)
• 4. Morato (D)
• 3. Neco Williams (D)
• 6. Ibrahim Sangaré (M)
• 8. Elliot Anderson (M)
• 14. Dan Ndoye (M)
• 10. Morgan Gibbs-White (M)
• 16. Nicolás Domínguez (M)
• 19. Igor Jesus (F)

Substitutes:

• 13. John Victor
• 23. Jair
• 30. Willy Boly
• 44. Zach Abbott
• 7. Callum Hudson-Odoi
• 21. Omari Hutchinson
• 22. Ryan Yates
• 24. James McAtee
• 15. Arnaud Kalimuendo

Brighton

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachFabian Marc Hürzeler

Starting lineup:

• 1. Bart Verbruggen (G)
• 24. Ferdi Kadıoğlu (D)
• 6. Jan Paul van Hecke (D)
• 5. Lewis Dunk (D)
• 29. Maxim De Cuyper (D)
• 27. Mats Wieffer (M)
• 26. Yasin Ayari (M)
• 11. Yankuba Minteh (M)
• 10. Georginio Rutter (M)
• 25. Diego Gómez (M)
• 18. Danny Welbeck (F)

Substitutes:

• 23. Jason Steele
• 13. Jack Hinshelwood
• 21. Olivier Boscagli
• 34. Joël Veltman
• 42. Diego Coppola
• 8. Brajan Gruda
• 17. Carlos Baleba
• 19. Charalampos Kostoulas
• 9. Stefanos Tzimas