Premier League 2026/27
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest prediction
Our predicted score is 1-0. Below: the goals outlook, the deciding factors and three bets from safe to long shot.
49%Brighton
25%draw
26%Forest
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Brighton at 49%.
- Home advantage: Brighton have both the better ratings and home advantage, which is worth about a quarter of a goal at American Express Stadium.
- Goals outlook: Our model expects 2.8 goals, right on the line. Over 2.5 goals is close to a coin flip at 52%.
- Safest bet: Brighton or draw (Double chance), about a 74% chance.
Who will win Brighton vs Forest?
Malik Mumbai predicts Brighton & Hove Albion to beat Nottingham Forest, 1-0. We give Brighton a 49% chance of winning, the draw 25%, and expect about 2.8 goals in total. Kick-off is Sat, 01 May 2027 at 19:30 IST at American Express Stadium.
- Predicted score
- 1-0
- Our pick
- Brighton, 49%
- Draw
- 25%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
Brighton have both the better ratings and home advantage, which is worth about a quarter of a goal at American Express Stadium.
Helps Brighton
Goals outlook
Our model expects 2.8 goals, right on the line. Over 2.5 goals is close to a coin flip at 52%.
Helps Even
Quality gap
Our ratings put Brighton clearly ahead, and the draw is only 25%. If Brighton score first, Forest may struggle to come back.
Helps Brighton
How many goals in Brighton vs Forest?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Brighton vs Forest
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 74%
Double chance
Brighton or draw
Covers a Brighton win and the draw, so only an upset beats it. Expect a short price.
Value
Our chance 55%
Both teams to score
Yes
Both attacks should create chances. We rate it 55%.
Long shot
Our chance 10%
Correct score
Brighton 1-0
Our predicted result. These markets rarely land, so a small stake is enough.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Brighton & Hove Albion
Organised and dependable, Brighton usually win in front of their own fans at American Express Stadium through midfield control rather than sheer firepower.
Away
Nottingham Forest
A solid mid-table side. Forest are hard to break down on the road at American Express Stadium, but chances can be scarce at the other end too.
Match preview
Nottingham Forest visit American Express Stadium to face Brighton & Hove Albion in the 2026/27 Premier League. We project 1.63 expected goals for Brighton against 1.14 for Forest, and that gap drives our 49% rating for Brighton. Check the team sheets, released roughly an hour before kick-off, because one absence can shift the odds more than anything else.
Brighton and Forest: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Brighton play 7 days after their game away at Everton on 24 Apr. Their next league game is at home to Sunderland 7 days after this one. It is game 34 of 38 for them.
Forest play 7 days after their game at home to Sunderland on 24 Apr. Their next league game is at home to Palace 7 days after this one. It is game 34 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at City Ground, was played on Sat, 05 Dec 2026, so this is the second meeting of the season.
- 24 AprEverton vs BrightonHill Dickinson Stadium
- 24 AprForest vs SunderlandCity Ground
- 01 MayBrighton vs ForestAmerican Express StadiumThis match
- 08 MayBrighton vs SunderlandAmerican Express Stadium
- 08 MayForest vs PalaceCity Ground
More Brighton and Forest predictions
- 05 DecNottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove AlbionPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 08 MayBrighton & Hove Albion vs SunderlandPremier League, 19:30 IST
- 15 MayCrystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove AlbionPremier League, 19:30 IST
- 08 MayNottingham Forest vs Crystal PalacePremier League, 19:30 IST
- 15 MayArsenal vs Nottingham ForestPremier League, 19:30 IST
- 01 MayArsenal vs Tottenham HotspurPremier League, 19:30 IST
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Brighton vs Forest?
Brighton & Hove Albion, on our numbers: Brighton 49%, draw 25%, Forest 26%. The model uses club ratings, home advantage and recent form.
What time is Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest in India?
Kick-off is 19:30 IST India time on Sat, 01 May 2027 (15:00 in the UK), at American Express Stadium in Brighton. Premier League dates can move for TV, so check nearer the day.
What is the best bet for Brighton vs Forest?
Our safer bet is Brighton or draw (74%). For more value we like both teams to score: Yes (55%). Always check the confirmed line-ups first.
Brighton vs Forest match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Brighton & Hove Albion favourite hain. Brighton ka chance 49%, draw 25% aur Forest ka chance 26% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Will both teams score in Brighton vs Forest?
We rate both teams to score at 55%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 52%.
Is Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest a derby?
No, it is a regular league match between clubs from Brighton and Nottingham.
How many goals will there be in Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest?
Our model expects 2.8 goals. The most likely total is 2 goals, and there is a 6% chance of a 0-0.
Still unsure? Ask our team
Fixture dates and kick-off times follow the Premier League's published schedule and can change for TV or cup games. Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.