Ace Football previews the Premier League round 5 match between Brighton and Nottingham Forest and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
After surviving a gruelling battle for survival last season, Nottingham Forest continue their latest Premier League campaign on Sunday. The away side play Brighton at The American Express Community Stadium in a round 5 fixture.
Both Brighton and Nottingham Forest have collected an equal number of points so far this Premier League season. The hosts presently rank as number six, with the visitors ranking as number seven.
Form: Brighton vs Nottingham Forest
Brighton Form
Brighton went through their last three matches undefeated, but started by drawing 1-1 with Arsenal. Another draw followed, this time 0-0 against Ipswich, before they beat Wolverhampton by 3-2. Brighton only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Premier League matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew one and lost three, as they scored four and conceded nine goals.
Nottingham Forest Form
In their last three matches, Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Newcastle, 1-1 with Wolverhampton and beat Liverpool by 0-1. Nottingham Forest performed a very admirable four wins in six Premier League away matches, drawing none but losing twice as well. They scored eight times, while also conceding seven goals.
Betting facts for Brighton and Nottingham Forest
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Brighton and Nottingham Forest. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 15 of the last 16 Brighton matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Brighton have won 6 of the last 8 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Brighton have won 6 of the last 8 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 8 Brighton home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Brighton have won the last 3 home matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Nottingham Forest matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Nottingham Forest away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Nottingham Forest away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 3 Nottingham Forest matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 4 Nottingham Forest matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Brighton vs Nottingham Forest
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Danny Welbeck brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Brighton will start him against Nottingham Forest, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Chris Wood, who notched up four goals in his past six games.
Popular betting markets: Brighton vs Nottingham Forest
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches at The American Express Community Stadium across all tournaments Brighton won five times, drew one and lost four times. Nottingham Forest claimed five wins, two draw and three defeats in their last 10 games away. Nottingham Forest remained unbeaten in their last 5 games on the bounce. Brighton have not lost to Nottingham Forest in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Brighton scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Nottingham Forest got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Nottingham Forest managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Brighton’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in two of the last ten outings for Nottingham Forest, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches.
Suggested bet: Brighton vs Nottingham Forest
To summarize, the upcoming Premier League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Brighton vs Nottingham Forest mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest: Who wins the game?
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