Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest predictions, Mar 01, 2026

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As Brighton & Hove Albion prepares to host Nottingham Forest on March 1, 2026, both teams approach the fixture with contrasting recent form. Brighton has struggled significantly, failing to secure a win in their last five matches, which may affect their confidence and performance at home. Conversely, Nottingham Forest enters the game with a more positive outlook, having won two of their last five outings.

Bookmaker odds reflect a slight edge for Brighton at 2.12 for a home win, while Nottingham Forest sits at 3.37 for an away victory, suggesting a relatively tight contest. Our model indicates a 47.7% probability of a home win, which highlights the potential for a Brighton resurgence; however, the 28.4% chance of a draw and 26.6% for an away win emphasize that Nottingham Forest cannot be discounted.

Tactically, Brighton will likely aim to leverage their home advantage, pressing high and maintaining possession, while Nottingham might adopt a counter-attacking strategy, looking to exploit any defensive gaps. With both teams under differing pressures, this encounter is poised to be competitive, but there are no guarantees in what promises to be a closely fought match.

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Brighton & Hove 45%

Draw 26.8%

Nottingham 28.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English Premier League Brighton: 0.16% Nottingham: 0.09%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.1	3.5	3.3
	2.14	3.7	3.42
	2.12	3.55	3.45
	2.19	3.66	3.52	Watch and Bet
	2.1	3.4	3.3
	2.14	3.67	3.43

Latest Results

21.02.26 Brentford FC – Brighton & Hove Albion – 0:2 14.02.26 Liverpool FC – Brighton & Hove Albion – 3:0 11.02.26 Aston Villa – Brighton & Hove Albion – 1:0 08.02.26 Brighton & Hove Albion – Crystal Palace – 0:1 31.01.26 Brighton & Hove Albion – Everton – 1:1

22.02.26 Nottingham Forest – Liverpool FC – 0:1 19.02.26 Fenerbahçe – Nottingham Forest – 0:3 11.02.26 Nottingham Forest – Wolverhampton Wanderers – 0:0 06.02.26 Leeds United – Nottingham Forest – 3:1 01.02.26 Nottingham Forest – Crystal Palace – 1:1

Facts

A meeting between a mid-table team and the outsider will take place in this match (ranked 14 and 17).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Brighton & Hove won 2.

Brighton & Hove is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Nottingham has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Brighton & Hove may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Brighton & Hove is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.

In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Brighton & Hove won 7 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 22:28. (average 1.2:1.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Brighton & Hove won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 10:9. (average 1.1:1).

Latest Head To Head

30.11.25 Nottingham Forest – Brighton & Hove Albion – 0:2 29.03.25 Brighton & Hove Albion – Nottingham Forest – 0:1 penalties 01.02.25 Nottingham Forest – Brighton & Hove Albion – 7:0 22.09.24 Brighton & Hove Albion – Nottingham Forest – 2:2 10.03.24 Brighton & Hove Albion – Nottingham Forest – 1:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Arsenal	28	18	7	3	56:21	35	61
2	Manchester City	27	17	5	5	56:25	31	56
3	Aston Villa	27	15	6	6	38:28	10	51
4	Chelsea	27	12	9	6	48:31	17	45
5	Manchester Utd	26	12	9	5	47:37	10	45
6	Liverpool	27	13	6	8	42:35	7	45
7	Brentford	27	12	4	11	40:37	3	40
8	Bournemouth	27	9	11	7	43:45	-2	38
9	Everton	26	10	7	9	29:30	-1	37
10	Fulham	27	11	4	12	38:41	-3	37
11	Newcastle	27	10	6	11	38:39	-1	36
12	Sunderland	27	9	9	9	28:33	-5	36
13	Crystal Palace	27	9	8	10	29:32	-3	35
14	Brighton	27	8	10	9	36:34	2	34
15	Leeds	27	7	10	10	37:46	-9	31
16	Tottenham	27	7	8	12	37:41	-4	29
17	Nottingham	27	7	6	14	25:39	-14	27
18	West Ham	27	6	7	14	32:49	-17	25
19	Burnley	27	4	7	16	29:52	-23	19
20	Wolves	28	1	7	20	18:51	-33	10

English Premier League Outrights

1. Arsenal: 1.5 (60.39%)

2. Manchester City: 2.62 (34.58%)

3. Aston Villa: 87 (1.04%)

4. Manchester United: 88 (1.03%)

5. Liverpool: 150.33 (0.6%)

6. Chelsea: 150.33 (0.6%)

7. Brentford: 380.2 (0.24%)

8. Fulham: 480.2 (0.19%)

9. Newcastle Utd: 483.67 (0.19%)

10. Bournemouth: 580.2 (0.16%)

11. Everton: 580.2 (0.16%)

12. Brighton: 580.2 (0.16%)

13. Sunderland: 580.2 (0.16%)

14. Crystal Palace: 680.2 (0.13%)

15. Tottenham: 880.2 (0.1%)

16. Nottingham: 980.2 (0.09%)

17. West Ham: 980.2 (0.09%)

18. Leeds: 980.2 (0.09%)

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