FA Cup: Brighton VS Nottingham Forest - Prediction

Nottingham Forest Have been a surprise package This season in the English Premier League. Against all odds, Nottingham Forest are standing in 3rd in the league table with 9 Games left to play. The Forests are also competing for the FA Cup glory , And They are only a few games away from it. Nottingham Forest are all set to play the FA Cup quarterfinal tonight against Brighton and Hove Albion at Amex Stadium. Not long ago, Nottingham Forest humiliated Brighton in the Premier League, thrashing them with a 7-0 win! But since this humiliating defeat, the Seagulls made a Great comeback and have won six of their following seven games across all competitions. Therefore, this match in the FA Cup will be very competitive between the two sides.

Stats&Facts

• This marks the first-ever FA Cup clash between Brighton and Nottingham Forest, though Forest previously defeated Brighton in two League Cup encounters during the 1970s and 1980s.
• Nottingham have outperformed Brighton this season with a 7-0 victory and a 2-2 draw.
• Brighton have advanced from their last two FA Cup quarter-finals.
• Nottingham Forest have suffered three consecutive 1-0 defeats in FA Cup quarter-finals, with their Last semi-final appearance dating back to the 1990-91 season, where they finished as runners-up.
• Since the 2022-23 season, Brighton rank third in FA Cup goals scored (30), trailing only Manchester clubs City (48) and United (33).

Team News

Brighton's right-back Lamptey will miss the clash against Nottingham Forest due to an ankle injury, while Igor Julio, Jason Steele, Joel Veltman, James Milner, and Ferdi Kadioglu are also out of the squad due to their respective injuries. However, Lewis Dunk, Matt O'Riley, and Solly March Are likely to be back in the squad. As for the Forest, striker Chris Wood got a knock while playing in the World Cup qualifiers. There is a high chance That he will miss the match against Nottingham Forest. Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel is also unavailable due to his hamstring injury. Possible Lineup for Brighton: Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Baleba, Gomez; Minteh, Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck Possible Lineup for Nottingham: Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Dominguez; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Awoniy

Prediction: Brighton 2-2 Nottingham Forest (Nottingham win on Penalties)

Nottingham Forest have been flying throughout the season and have a great experience against the Seagulls this season in the league. However, Brighton are now in a good rhythm following their humiliating defeat. Therefore, we expect a draw between the two sides, which will lead the game into the tie-breaker.

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