Brighton 1-0 Nottingham Forest

Recent form

Brighton

Brighton's recent form has been poor, with the team suffering a run of three consecutive defeats in their last three matches across all competitions. Their latest loss was a heavy 4-0 defeat against AS Roma in the UEFA Europa League. Brighton's struggles extend to their domestic league form, where they have lost three of their last four Premier League games, including a 3-0 defeat to Fulham. However, amidst their recent struggles, Brighton did manage to secure an impressive 5-0 away victory against Sheffield United, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game in their recent run of matches.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent form has been poor, with the team currently on a three-match losing streak in all competitions. In their last six games, they have managed only one win and one draw, while suffering four defeats. Their goal-scoring record has been inconsistent, averaging 1.17 goals per game, while conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match. The 4-2 defeat against Aston Villa stands out as a particularly high-scoring game, with a total of six goals. Despite their struggles, Nottingham Forest has managed to keep one clean sheet in their last six matches, and 70% of their games have seen under 2.5 goals scored.

Recent home/away form

Brighton

Brighton's recent home form has been impressive, with three wins and three draws in their last six matches at the Amex Stadium. They have scored 11 goals in these games, averaging 1.83 goals per game, while conceding only 5, resulting in a solid goal difference of 6. Brighton's defense has been particularly strong, keeping two clean sheets and conceding just 0.83 goals per game on average. The team's most notable results include a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace and a thrilling 4-2 win against Tottenham Hotspur, showcasing their ability to score goals in bunches. However, the majority of their matches have been low-scoring affairs, with 70% of the games featuring under 2.5 goals.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent away form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six games. They have been involved in some high-scoring matches, with 70% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals, and both teams scoring in 80% of those fixtures. Notably, their most recent away game against Aston Villa ended in a 4-2 defeat, which was their second consecutive loss on the road. However, prior to these two defeats, Nottingham Forest had a run of two consecutive away wins against Blackpool in the FA Cup and Newcastle in the Premier League, with the latter being a particularly impressive 3-1 victory.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest show the following:

- Brighton & Hove Albion has won 6 matches, Nottingham Forest has won 4 matches, and they have drawn 5 times.
- According to another source, Brighton & Hove Albion has won 9 direct matches, Nottingham Forest has won 7 matches, and 7 matches ended in a draw.
- From 2005 until now, there have been 20 matches between these two teams, resulting in 7 wins for Brighton & Hove Albion, 7 draws, and 7 wins for Nottingham Forest.

These figures indicate a relatively balanced history between Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest, with each side having similar numbers of victories over one another across various timeframes.