Premier League 2026/27
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion prediction
Our predicted score is 1-0. Below: the goals outlook, the deciding factors and three bets from safe to long shot.
42%Forest
25%draw
33%Brighton
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Forest at 42%.
- Home advantage: On top of being the stronger side, Forest get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at City Ground.
- Goals outlook: At 2.7 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (52% for the over).
- Safest bet: Forest or draw (Double chance), about a 67% chance.
Who will win Forest vs Brighton?
Our Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion prediction is 1-0. Forest are 42% to win, the draw is 25%, and both teams score in 55% of our simulations. The match kicks off Sat, 05 Dec 2026 at 20:30 IST.
- Predicted score
- 1-0
- Our pick
- Forest, 42%
- Draw
- 25%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
On top of being the stronger side, Forest get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at City Ground.
Helps Forest
Goals outlook
At 2.7 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (52% for the over).
Helps Even
Quality gap
Our ratings put Forest clearly ahead, and the draw is only 25%. If Forest score first, Brighton may struggle to come back.
Helps Forest
How many goals in Forest vs Brighton?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Forest vs Brighton
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 67%
Double chance
Forest or draw
Wins if Forest win or the game ends level. Low odds, but it only loses to an upset.
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
Forest 1-0
The scoreline our model predicts. Correct-score markets pay long odds, so keep the stake small.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Nottingham Forest
A steady mid-table team, Forest defend well in front of their own fans at City Ground but can struggle to turn possession into chances.
Away
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton are a well-coached side that grinds out results on the road at City Ground, built on a strong midfield.
Match preview
The 2026/27 Premier League brings Brighton & Hove Albion to Nottingham Forest's City Ground. Forest get a 42% rating from our model, which expects 1.47 goals from Forest and 1.27 from Brighton. Check the team sheets, released roughly an hour before kick-off, because one absence can shift the odds more than anything else.
Forest and Brighton: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Forest play 3 days after their game away at Hull on 02 Dec, a short turnaround that can show in the last 20 minutes. Their next league game is away at Sunderland 7 days after this one. It is game 14 of 38 for them.
Brighton play 3 days after their game away at Bournemouth on 02 Dec, a short turnaround that can show in the last 20 minutes. Their next league game is at home to Everton 7 days after this one. It is game 14 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at American Express Stadium, is on Sat, 01 May 2027, so this is the first of two league meetings this season.
- 02 DecHull vs ForestMKM Stadium
- 02 DecBournemouth vs BrightonVitality Stadium
- 05 DecForest vs BrightonCity GroundThis match
- 12 DecSunderland vs ForestStadium of Light
- 12 DecBrighton vs EvertonAmerican Express Stadium
More Forest and Brighton predictions
- 01 MayBrighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham ForestPremier League, 19:30 IST
- 12 DecSunderland vs Nottingham ForestPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 19 DecNottingham Forest vs EvertonPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 12 DecBrighton & Hove Albion vs EvertonPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 19 DecBrighton & Hove Albion vs Ipswich TownPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 05 DecAFC Bournemouth vs Hull CityPremier League, 20:30 IST
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Forest vs Brighton?
Nottingham Forest, on our numbers: Forest 42%, draw 25%, Brighton 33%. The model uses club ratings, home advantage and recent form.
What time is Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion in India?
Sat, 05 Dec 2026, 20:30 IST India time (15:00 UK), at City Ground in Nottingham. Broadcast changes can shift Premier League fixtures, so confirm nearer kick-off.
What is the best bet for Forest vs Brighton?
Our safer bet is Forest or draw (67%). For more value we like both teams to score: Yes (55%). Always check the confirmed line-ups first.
Forest vs Brighton match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Nottingham Forest favourite hain. Forest ka chance 42%, draw 25% aur Brighton ka chance 33% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Is Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion a derby?
No, it is a regular league match between clubs from Nottingham and Brighton.
What is the score prediction for Forest vs Brighton?
We predict 1-0, with 0-0 at half-time. The single most likely exact score in our model is 1-1 at 12%.
Will both teams score in Forest vs Brighton?
We rate both teams to score at 55%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 52%.
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.