Brighton vs Nottingham Forest FA Cup Prediction Match Details
The FA Cup kicks off its quarter-final actions following the end of the International break on Saturday as Brighton welcomes Nottingham Forest to Amex Stadium.
Brighton Preview & Form
Brighton will make the return from March international duty on the back of a standout run of form with the Seagulls unbeaten across their last seven competitive games, winning six and playing a draw. Prior to the International break, the Seagulls held the Premier League defending Champions Manchester City to an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium with the result keeping them firmly in the position of securing Champions League football next season. Fabian Hurzeler will be eyeing to become the first ever Brighton boss to lift the FA Cup with the Seagulls making the progress to the quarterfinal by beating Newcastle United 2-1 at St James Park in the Previous FA Cup round.
Nottingham Forest Preview & Form
Nottingham Forest are enjoying one of its best seasons in a long time in history as Forest are eying a sensational return to Champions League football next season and are in good contention to make the road to Wembley Stadium. Nuno Espirito Santos men’s will hope to continue their four match unbeaten shape before the International break where they recorded three wins and a draw. Forest will draw confidence against Brighton, having hammered the Seagulls 7-0 in the second half of the Premier League season at City Ground. In the FA Cup competitions, Forest boasts a strong attacking combination, having scored two or more goals in each of their previous round.
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups
Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupinan; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup(4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Dominguez; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Nottingham 7-0 Brighton
- Brighton 2-2 Nottingham
- Brighton 1-0 Nottingham
- Nottingham 2-3 Brighton
- Nottingham 3-1 Brighton
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Prediction Betting Tips
Historically, Brighton has a strong record against Nottingham Forest in their last five meetings at Amex Stadium, and as a result, we expect them to put in a good fight in this game.
