Nottingham Forest will look to book a place in the FA Cup semi-finals when they face Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium this weekend. Brighton, who are enjoying an impressive run of form at home, will be hoping to put a dent in Forest’s dreams as they aim for silverware of their own. Ahead of the match on March 29, Kick Off Nigeria editor Ayomide Oguntimehin provides betting tips and insights for this encounter.
Match Preview: Brighton vs Nottingham Forest
The Seagulls have been flying high, especially at the Amex, where they’ve dispatched Fulham, Bournemouth, and Chelsea in recent outings. Fabian Hürzeler’s side has already claimed a big scalp in the FA Cup, knocking out Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
However, Nottingham Forest are no pushovers. They arrive with momentum after beating Manchester City and Ipswich Town back-to-back, including an earlier FA Cup triumph over Ipswich. Forest are hungry to make their mark in the competition and could be dangerous under Nuno Espírito Santo’s leadership.
With both teams in form and a Wembley semi-final at stake, expect a fiercely competitive battle in Sussex.
Head-to-Head: Brighton vs Nottingham Forest
- 01.02.25 – Premier League – Nottingham 7-0 Brighton
- 22.09.24 – Premier League – Brighton 2-2 Nottingham
- 10.03.24 – Premier League – Brighton 1-0 Nottingham
- 25.11.23 – Premier League – Nottingham 2-3 Brighton
- 26.04.23 – Premier League – Nottingham 3-1 Brighton
Forest boast the psychological edge in recent meetings, having won three of the last five encounters – including a jaw-dropping 7-0 demolition of Brighton earlier this season.
Recent Form: Brighton
Brighton are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, with solid wins against Fulham (2-1), Bournemouth (2-1), Southampton (4-0), and Newcastle in the FA Cup.
Their last game saw them hold Premier League champions Manchester City to a 2-2 draw, showing both resilience and attacking flair. Their only home loss in recent weeks was a narrow 1-0 defeat to Everton.
Recent Form: Nottingham Forest
Forest are on a roll. They’ve won three straight, including a statement 1-0 win over Manchester City and a 4-2 away victory over Ipswich. In the FA Cup, they’ve edged past Exeter (3-2 AET) and Ipswich (2-1) to reach the quarter-finals. However, their away form remains inconsistent, and defensive concerns linger. That said, their attacking output, particularly on the counter, is a clear strength.
Player to Watch: Ola Aina
Super Eagles star Ola Aina has been a rock in Forest’s backline, especially during the win over Manchester City. His pace and work rate make him a key figure in Forest’s cup push. Expect him to play a crucial role in trying to contain Brighton’s wide threats.
Best Betting Odds
- Away to Win – 1.83 on 1xBet
