Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 30 Nov '25)

The Premier League is set to witness a match at the City Ground, England, on Sunday, 30 November 2025, when Nottingham Forest hosts Brighton & Hove Albion. Both teams have shown varying levels of performance in recent encounters, providing intriguing insights into how the upcoming game might unfold.

Historically, Nottingham Forest has maintained a favorable record, winning 2 out of the last 3 direct contests against Brighton & Hove Albion, with one match ending in a draw. The most recent face-off between these teams was on Saturday, 29 March 2025, where Nottingham Forest emerged victorious 0-0 as the visiting team.

Heading into this fixture, Nottingham Forest rides high after defeating Liverpool 3-0. Meanwhile, Brighton & Hove Albion also comes with a win momentum, having recently beaten Brentford 2-1. In the current domestic standings, Nottingham Forest is positioned 16th, while their counterparts hold the 5th spot.

Player performance stats: Notably, Nottingham Forest's M. Gibbs-White, who is the top scorer with 3 goals, could be a threat that Brighton must neutralize. Conversely, Nottingham will need to keep a close watch on Y. Minteh, known for his playmaking abilities, registering 4 assists this season for Brighton.

The top player ratings for Nottingham Forest are: Elliot Anderson with 7.17, Murillo with 7.02, and Neco Williams scoring 6.93.
The top player ratings for Brighton & Hove Albion are: Jan Paul van Hecke at 7.33, Jack Hinshelwood with 7, and Yankuba Minteh coming in at 6.98.

This season, Nottingham Forest dominates with an average possession of 50.25%, marginally higher than Brighton & Hove Albion's 50.08%. Looking at corner statistics, Nottingham Forest averages 5.17 corners per match compared to Brighton's 5.25.

Considering the discipline metrics, Nottingham Forest has accrued 20 yellow cards, no red cards, and conceded 1 penalty goal. Similarly, Brighton has received 32 yellow cards, also without a red card, and has conceded 1 penalty goal throughout the season.

After analyzing current form and past performances, it appears Nottingham Forest holds a statistical advantage heading into this matchup. Therefore, the expectation is tilted slightly in their favor for this upcoming game against Brighton & Hove Albion.