Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton Preview and Betting Odds

The Premier League weekend kicks off this Saturday as Nottingham Forest hosts Brighton to open Matchday 24.

Nottingham Forest is coming off a tough 5-0 loss to Bournemouth, which pushed them further from the top of the table.

Meanwhile, Brighton also suffered a defeat, losing 1-0 at home to Everton, further distancing themselves from their European aspirations.

Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton Betting Odds and Info

¿Por qué apostar en Nottingham Forest?

The biggest surprise this season in England is called Nottingham Forest. A team that started the season aiming to avoid relegationnow sits third in the league with 44 points, thanks to 13 wins, five draws, and five losses.

They were on an impressive nine-match unbeaten streak, winning eight of those games and drawing only against the league leaders, Liverpool (1-1).

However, this past weekend, they suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat to Bournemouth, conceding four goals in the second half.

Before that match, they had only conceded 22 goals, boasting the best defense in the league after Liverpool and Arsenal. This defensive strength has been their key this season, as they’ve only scored 33 goals, the lowest tally among the top 11 teams in the table.

Their top scorer is striker Chris Wood, with 14 goals, who had been on a streak of scoring in each of the last four matches but saw it snapped against the Cherries. The New Zealander has shouldered most of Forest’s scoring responsibility almost single-handedly, as the next-highest scorer is Morgan Gibbs-White, with just four goals.

Callum Hudson-Odoi is doubtful for this game, while Ibrahim Sangaré remains sidelined with an injury.

¿Por qué apostar por Brighton?

Without a doubt, Brighton is not satisfied with its position in the table.

They currently sit in ninth place with 34 points, five points behind fifth-place Newcastle, which is holding onto the Europa League spot. Brighton has recorded eight wins, five losses, and 10 draws, the most of any team in the Premier League esta temporada.

The team had been showing signs of improvement, with four consecutive draws followed by three away wins (one of them in the FA Cup).

However, this past weekend, they lost 0-1 at home to Everton, with Iliman Ndiaye scoring the only goal of the match from the penalty spot.

Their biggest issue this season has been the lack of a consistent goal scorer. Brighton has scored 35 goals, with Danny Welbeck leading the team with just six goals.

The Seagulls have performed better away than at home. While they’ve collected 19 points on the road, they’ve only managed 11 points at the American Express Stadium.

They are also dealing with several injuries, including key players such as James Milner, Evan Ferguson, Igor Júlio, and Mats Wieffer.

Análisis final de apuestas: Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton

It will be a closely contested match between two teams with strong defenses, modest attacking power, and who were in good form before suffering defeats this past weekend. For these reasons, we predict a draw.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Nottingham Forest at 2.52, Brighton at 2.85, and a draw at 3.58.

The last time these teams faced each other was on September 22 of this year, and the match ended in a 2-2 draw. Meanwhile, the last time they played at Forest’s home, Brighton emerged victorious with a 2-3 win. The ‘Seagulls head into this encounter unbeaten in three games, with two victories during that run.

Go for a draw in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 3.58, you will gain $258 for a total payout of $358.

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