Nottingham Forest vs Brighton Predictions

• Nottingham Forest have won their last three games
• Brighton lost this fixture 7-0 last term, while they should struggle with Forest’s approach
• Gibbs-White has scored in three straight Premier League appearances

Forest are flying

Sean Dyche’s impressive start at the City Ground continued in midweek, as his side eased to a 3-0 victory over Malmo in the Europa League. That win was Dyche’s fourth victory in seven matches, while the club have now won three games on the spin.

Forest had beaten Leeds 3-1 and Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield ahead of their midweek win in Europe, so there are some clear signs of improvement since Ange Postecoglou departed.

Dyche’s side return to league action on Sunday, with Brighton the next visitors to the City Ground.

Brighton are hard to gauge

Brighton head into the weekend in sixth place, but it’s hard to get a read on the Seagulls. Their win over Brentford last weekend was far from convincing, while a clash with a functional Forest side seems built to trouble them.

Fabian Hurzeler’s side lost this fixture 7-0 last term, while his spell in charge has seen Brighton trouble top sides, only to find themselves frustrated by low-blocks.

Their previous away trip saw them draw 0-0 at a Crystal Palace side who had played in Europe three days earlier. Brighton struggled to create chances in that one, registering just 0.4 Expected Goals despite dominating possession. Dyche will make Forest tough to break down, but their squad seems better equipped for the turnaround in fixtures than Palace’s.

Returning star can prove decisive

Morgan Gibbs-White missed the midweek European clash, but the midfielder is expected to recover from his knock for Sunday’s assignment. The midfielder has scored in four of his last six games for Forest, including each of his last three league outings.

With Forest on a roll, back Gibbs-White to play a key role as Dyche’s dream start at the City Ground continues.