Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion predictions, Feb 01, 2025

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### Match Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

**Date:** February 1, 2025
**Venue:** City Ground, Nottingham

As Nottingham Forest prepares to host Brighton & Hove Albion in this exciting English Premier League clash, both teams enter the fixture with strong recent form, signaling a competitive match ahead.

#### Recent Form

**Nottingham Forest:**
Nottingham Forest has shown impressive form leading up to this match, winning 4 out of their last 5 fixtures. Their momentum has been buoyed by effective attacking plays and solid defensive performances, allowing them to maintain a strong position in the league. Their home advantage at the City Ground will be a critical factor, as they look to build on their successful run and push for vital points.

**Brighton & Hove Albion:**
Brighton, on the other hand, comes off a solid streak, having secured victories in 3 out of their last 5 matches. Known for their swift attacking style and high defensive line, Brighton poses a constant threat on the counter-attack. They will aim to capitalize on their strengths and exploit any vulnerabilities in the Nottingham defense.

#### Head-to-Head

Recent encounters between these two sides have often been closely contested. With both teams capable of producing moments of brilliance, this match promises to be no exception. Bookmakers anticipate a tightly matched contest, favoring a potential draw, with the most likely outcome being a 1:1 scoreline.

#### Odds and Probabilities

Bookmakers give Nottingham Forest the edge with odds of 2.44 compared to Brighton’s 2.84. The ML estimation puts the probabilities at 41.3% for a Nottingham victory, 25.7% for a draw, and 32.2% for a Brighton win. This indicates an expectation of a close match, with chances for both sides to seize a victory.

#### Key Players to Watch

– **Nottingham Forest:** Players like Brennan Johnson and Taiwo Awoniyi will be pivotal in Forest’s attack, aiming to convert opportunities into goals. The defensive unit, led by Joe Worrall, will need to be alert against Brighton’s quick transitions.

– **Brighton & Hove Albion:** Look out for Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson, who have been instrumental in Brighton’s attacking play. Their creativity and pace can be vital in breaking down the Nottingham defense.

#### Conclusion

As Nottingham Forest faces Brighton & Hove Albion, both teams will be eager to secure three points. Expect a dynamic game filled with attacking flair, solid defenses, and tactical battles across the pitch. Whether Nottingham can leverage their home advantage or if Brighton can upset the hosts remains to be seen, but fans can look forward to an engaging encounter on February 1, 2025.

Nottingham 39.2% Draw 26.6% Brighton & Hove 34.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English Premier League Nottingham: 1.2% Brighton: 0.07%

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Pinnacle 2.44 3.61 2.84
Best for US Customers 2.42 3.7 2.85

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Latest Results

25.01.25 AFC Bournemouth – Nottingham Forest – 5:0
19.01.25 Nottingham Forest – Southampton FC – 3:2
14.01.25 Nottingham Forest – Liverpool FC – 1:1
11.01.25 Nottingham Forest – Luton Town – 2:0
06.01.25 Wolverhampton Wanderers – Nottingham Forest – 0:3
25.01.25 Brighton & Hove Albion – Everton – 0:1
19.01.25 Manchester United – Brighton & Hove Albion – 1:3
16.01.25 Ipswich Town – Brighton & Hove Albion – 0:2
11.01.25 Norwich City – Brighton & Hove Albion – 0:4
04.01.25 Brighton & Hove Albion – Arsenal FC – 1:1

Facts

  • Watch a battle-game between leader and a mid-table team (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: ) and 9).
  • Last 5 head-to-head matches Nottingham won 1.
  • Right away both teams are in a satisfying form.
  • In this match the chances to win of both teams are almost equal.
  • Last 16 head-to-head matches Nottingham won 5 matches, drawn 5 matches, lost 6 matches and goals 20:20 (average 1.3:1.3).
  • Including matches at home between the teams Nottingham won 3 matches, drawn 2 matches, lost 3 matches and goals 12:10 (average 1.5:1.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.09.24 Brighton & Hove Albion – Nottingham Forest – 2:2
    10.03.24 Brighton & Hove Albion – Nottingham Forest – 1:0
    25.11.23 Nottingham Forest – Brighton & Hove Albion – 2:3
    26.04.23 Nottingham Forest – Brighton & Hove Albion – 3:1
    18.10.22 Brighton & Hove Albion – Nottingham Forest – 0:0

    Standings

    2024/25

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Liverpool 22 16 5 1 54:21 33 53
    2 Arsenal 23 13 8 2 44:21 23 47
    3 Nottingham 23 13 5 5 33:27 6 44
    4 Manchester City 23 12 5 6 47:30 17 41
    5 Newcastle 23 12 5 6 41:27 14 41
    6 Chelsea 23 11 7 5 45:30 15 40
    7 Bournemouth 23 11 7 5 41:26 15 40
    8 Aston Villa 22 10 6 6 33:34 -1 36
    9 Brighton 23 8 10 5 35:31 4 34
    10 Fulham 22 8 9 5 34:30 4 33
    11 Brentford 22 8 4 10 40:39 1 28
    12 Crystal Palace 22 6 9 7 25:28 -3 27
    13 Manchester Utd 22 7 5 10 27:32 -5 26
    14 West Ham 22 7 5 10 27:43 -16 26
    15 Tottenham 22 7 3 12 45:35 10 24
    16 Everton 22 5 8 9 19:28 -9 23
    17 Wolves 23 4 4 15 32:52 -20 16
    18 Ipswich 23 3 7 13 21:47 -26 16
    19 Leicester 22 3 5 14 23:48 -25 14
    20 Southampton 23 1 3 19 16:53 -37 6

    English Premier League Outrights

    1. Liverpool: 1.22 (74.45%)

    2. Arsenal: 5.55 (16.42%)

    3. Manchester City: 19.61 (4.65%)

    4. Nottingham: 76 (1.2%)

    5. Chelsea: 82.8 (1.1%)

    6. Newcastle Utd: 92.05 (0.99%)

    7. Bournemouth: 220.8 (0.41%)

    8. Aston Villa: 691.27 (0.13%)

    9. Fulham: 1064.13 (0.09%)

    10. Brighton: 1250.8 (0.07%)

    11. Brentford: 1314.4 (0.07%)

    12. Manchester United: 1564.66 (0.06%)

    13. Crystal Palace: 1564.66 (0.06%)

    14. Tottenham: 1564.66 (0.06%)

    15. West Ham: 1564.66 (0.06%)

    16. Southampton: 1929.19 (0.05%)

    17. Wolves: 2572.15 (0.04%)

    18. Leicester: 2572.15 (0.04%)

    19. Ipswich: 2572.15 (0.04%)

    20. Everton: 2572.15 (0.04%)

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