Premier League· Regular Season - 14· City Ground
Nottingham Forest
Brighton5 Dec
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 5 December 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.66
Expected goals
1.3 - 1.8
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More Nottingham Forest vs Brighton tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Brighton +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.12 | - |
| X2Brighton or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Nottingham Forest +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.40 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 62% | 1.60 | - |
| 1XNottingham Forest or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 60% | 1.67 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 40% | 2.49 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| 2Brighton to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 38% | 2.67 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Brighton -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.53 | - |
| 1Nottingham Forest to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Nottingham Forest -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 9.10 | - |
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton preview & analysis
Match preview
Nottingham Forest host Brighton in the Premier League (Regular Season - 14) at City Ground on Saturday, 5 December 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Nottingham Forest arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Crystal Palace 1-3 away. They're 15th in the table with 5 points from 6 games. Brighton arrive in superb form, with 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 17 and conceding 2. Most recently they beat Kauno Žalgiris 4-0 at home. They're 3rd in the table with 13 points from 6 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Nottingham Forest have won 1, Brighton have won 3 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.8 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Brighton narrow favourites: Nottingham Forest 23%, draw 38%, Brighton 39%. We expect around 3.1 goals (1.3 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 60% for over 2.5 and 60% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 60% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Nottingham Forest 1-2 Brighton.
Recent form
Nottingham Forest- 11 OctACrystal Palace1-3
- 19 SeptHCoventry0-1
- 12 SeptAAston Villa2-1
- 5 SeptHTottenham0-0
- 29 AugALiverpool2-2
Brighton- 15 OctHKauno Žalgiris4-0
- 10 OctASunderland2-0
- 19 SeptHArsenal3-0
- 16 SeptAManchester United3-2
- 13 SeptACoventry5-0
Head to head
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 18 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 15 |
| 3 | Brighton | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +13 | 13 |
| 4 |  Brentford | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 |  Everton | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +3 | 10 |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| 7 |  Leeds | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 |  Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 |  Ipswich | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| 11 |  Newcastle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 |  Manchester United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 |  Coventry | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 15 | Nottingham Forest | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 5 |
| 17 |  Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
| 18 |  Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 19 |  Tottenham | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 20 |  Fulham | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 2 |
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton: FAQ
What is the Nottingham Forest vs Brighton prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Nottingham Forest 1-2 Brighton.
Who is the favourite to win Nottingham Forest vs Brighton?
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Brighton are favourites. Our model gives Nottingham Forest a 23% chance of winning, Brighton 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Nottingham Forest vs Brighton?
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We rate both teams to score at 60%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Nottingham Forest vs Brighton kick off?
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Nottingham Forest vs Brighton kicks off at 15:00 UTC on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at City Ground, Nottingham.
