{"id":1435000,"date":"2026-02-27T11:15:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1435000"},"modified":"2026-02-27T11:15:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:15:14","slug":"match-preview-brighton-vs-nottingham-forest-01-03-2026-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-brighton-vs-nottingham-forest-01-03-2026-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Brighton vs Nottingham Forest: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Brighton<\/a> return to the Amex on Sunday looking to extend their edge over a Nottingham Forest<\/a> side desperate for points at the bottom end of the Premier League<\/a> table. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With both teams struggling for clean sheets and chance conversion, the 14:00 kick-off on Sunday 1 March promises a tense, high-stakes clash as the Premier League season enters its final third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on clear statistical trends, here are our top betting recommendations for Brighton vs Nottingham Forest. We\u2019re particularly confident in the home win, as Brighton\u2019s attacking numbers and ball dominance give them a genuine edge\u2014while Forest\u2019s finishing woes and defensive leaks remain a concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We\u2019re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Brighton to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBrighton\u2019s underlying numbers are far superior\u2014higher xG, more possession, and better pass accuracy. Forest have managed just 7 wins all season, and their attack is massively underperforming. Brighton have already beaten Forest away this campaign and will expect to control the game at home.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 No<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth teams are struggling to convert chances. Forest\u2019s goal output has been poor (25 in 27), and Brighton\u2019s defence, while leaky, kept Forest quiet in their last meeting. With both sides missing more big chances than they convert, there\u2019s value in backing at least one blank.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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