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Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Premier League preview, team news, stats & head-to-head
Nottingham Forest are winless in their last three Premier League meetings with Brighton (D1 L2), having been unbeaten in their previous eight top-flight matches against the Seagulls (W6 D2).
Brighton won this exact fixture 3-2 last season – they’ve never before won consecutive away league games against Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest’s eight game unbeaten run came to an end last time out at Bournemouth, conceding more goals in that defeat (5) as they did in their previous seven Premier League games combined (4). Only once previously this season have they lost consecutive league matches, doing so in November against Newcastle and Arsenal.
Brighton’s six game unbeaten run was ended last time out at home to Everton. The Seagulls have won just two of their last 11 Premier League games (D6 L3) and could lose consecutive matches for the first time since ending last season with back-to-back defeats.
Nottingham Forest have won six of their last eight Premier League home games (D1 L1), with five of those six victories coming by a one goal margin. This is just the second time they are kicking off at 12:30 on a Saturday since their return to the Premier League, beating Liverpool 1-0 at the City Ground in October 2022 in their only previous game.
Brighton have scored the opening goal in 10 of their 12 Premier League away games this season (including in each of their last five), more than any other side. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have gone 1-0 up in 18 of their 23 league games overall this term, the most in the division.
Only Erling Haaland (17), Alexander Isak (16) and Mohamed Salah (14) have scored more non penalty goals in the Premier League this season than Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood (12). Wood has scored more goals against Brighton (9) than he has against any other side in his English league career.
Brighton’s João Pedro has six goal involvements in his last eight away appearances in the Premier League (2 goals, 4 assists), also netting a brace at the City Ground back in November 2023.
The average distance of Nottingham Forest’s goal kicks in the Premier League this season has been 43.7 metres, the highest of any side, while 121 of those have ended in the attacking half, 26 more than any other team. By contrast, only three sides have taken goal kicks at a shorter average distance than Brighton this campaign (23.4 metres).
Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina has taken 35 throw-ins that have ended in the opposition’s penalty area in the Premier League this season, seven more than any other player. In total, Forest have taken 56 throws that end in the opposition box, with only Brentford doing so more often (60).

Sports Mole previews Saturday’s Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Two sides who enjoyed impressive Premier League victories last weekend meet at the Amex on Saturday, when Brighton & Hove Albion play host to Everton.

Both clubs have been guilty of not winning enough games this season, but they took a huge step in the right direction with their performances last Sunday.

Match preview

Brighton & Hove Albion duo Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh on January 19, 2025 © Imago

Being away from the Amex over the past few weeks has helped Brighton get their season back on track, when it was starting to show signs of fading into mediocrity.

After an eight-game winless run in the Premier League, Brighton have since earned back-to-back victories, both coming on the road.

Beating Ipswich Town 2-0 at Portman Road ended that barren run, before Fabian Hurzeler‘s men went to Old Trafford and swept an out-of-sorts Manchester United aside in a 3-1 success.

That was the third year running Brighton have won at Old Trafford, and they have done so under three different managers, with Hurzeler joining Roberto De Zerbi and Graham Potter in earning the Seagulls three points at the Theatre of Dreams.

The impact of their 4-0 win away to Norwich City in the FA Cup should not be underestimated either, because that allowed the likes of Georginio Rutter and Yankuba Minteh to return to form, and they both scored in the Man United win.

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler on November 9, 2024 © Imago

Brighton now sit ninth and are well in the hunt for European qualification again, lying only three points off the top seven, and six off the top four.

This weekend provides the hosts with the opportunity to win three straight Premier League games for the first time in almost 18 months, but finding the winning spark at the Amex will be required, given that they have only taken maximum points three times in 10 games here this season.

However, they will enter this fixture knowing they have already enjoyed a big win over upcoming opponents Everton this season, leaving Goodison Park with a 3-0 victory on the opening day.

Brighton have never before completed a league double over Everton in 11 previous seasons, and David Moyes‘s task will be to ensure that continues, and the Toffees have a good recent record at the Amex.

After not winning on any of their first four Premier League visits here, Everton have now won two of the last three, and they should have taken three points here last season too, inexplicably throwing two points away in injury time against a 10-man Brighton.

Iliman Ndiaye celebrates scoring for Everton against Tottenham Hotspur on January 19, 2025 © Iconsport

The Everton faithful will hope that Moyes can change the tune regarding their away form though, where they have just one goal in six games, and signs that times are changing were present last weekend, when the Toffees were dominant in their win over Tottenham Hotspur.

While the final score read 3-2, that was extremely flattering for a Spurs side that could have had no complaints if they were 6-0 down before pulling a goal back.

It was Everton’s first win since early December, moving them four points clear of the drop zone, and it also saw them claim a victory in the month of January for the first time in four years.

A blistering first-half performance also saw the Toffees score three goals in the opening 45 minutes at Goodison for the first time since April 2017, and they also scored two open-play goals in a single game for the first time in nine months.

Faltering in the second-half is nothing new though, and that is something Moyes must rectify, because no team has scored as few goals (seven) or conceded a higher proportion of goals (68%) after the interval than Everton.

A Premier League table taking into account only goals in the second half of matches would see Everton sit bottom of the table, so maintaining performance levels for longer than 45 minutes will be a priority.

Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League form:

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Everton Premier League form:

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Team News

Brighton & Hove Albion's Evan Ferguson in action on December 15, 2024 © Imago

Brighton are close to welcoming back numerous first-team players from injury, with Evan Ferguson, Mats Wieffer, Brajan Gruda and Jack Hinshelwood all back in training.

Hurzeler has been struck down with further injuries this week though, with Lewis Dunk and Matt O’Riley set to miss out, and the absence of the captain means Brighton will have just two fit central defenders here.

Out for the long term, Igor will not be seen again this season, while Ferdi Kadioglu and James Milner will not be back until next month.

Kaoru Mitoma has a fine record against Everton, scoring on two of his last three visits to Goodison, and notching another here at the Amex will see him become the first Japanese player to find the net in three straight Premier League games.

There will be little reason for Moyes to make any changes to his Everton team after their win last weekend, with the players who came into the side impressing.

Jesper Lindstrom caught the eye, having his best game in an Everton shirt to date, while summer signing Jake O’Brien got his first league start at right-back, doing nothing wrong despite playing slightly out of position.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin ended his 16-game scoring drought, solidifying his place in the starting XI, and finding some form in front of goal will be crucial, with Armando Broja out injured and Beto seemingly not in Moyes’s plans.

Everton will hope to welcome Dwight McNeil back from injury before the month is out, while James Garner has also been in full training, but is being eased back into the fold for the time being.

Brighton & Hove Albion possible starting lineup:
Verbruggen; Veltman, Webster, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Joao Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck

Everton possible starting lineup:
Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Lindstrom, Gueye, Mangala, Doucoure, Ndiaye; Calvert-Lewin

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We say: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Everton

The stats suggest this will be a difficult afternoon for Everton, who have won just one of their last 21 away Premier League games, and Moyes has only ever enjoyed one win over the Seagulls in 10 previous meetings.

Brighton are back in form and full of confidence, scoring goals at will and collecting maximum points, and they will be favourites to do so again this weekend.

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Brighton & Hove Albion will face off against Everton in an exciting Premier League match this weekend. Both teams will be looking to secure a crucial win as they continue their quest for a successful season.

Prediction:
This match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams having shown good form in recent weeks. Brighton will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage, while Everton will be aiming to secure an important away victory. I predict a 2-1 win for Brighton in a thrilling encounter.

Team News:
Brighton will be without the services of midfielder Adam Lallana, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Tariq Lamptey is also a doubt for the match due to a hamstring problem. However, Graham Potter will have a nearly full squad to choose from for this crucial fixture.

On the other hand, Everton will be without the services of midfielder Allan, who is out with a hamstring injury. Jean-Philippe Gbamin is also a doubt for the match due to a calf problem. Nonetheless, Rafa Benitez will have a strong squad at his disposal for this important clash.

Lineups:
Brighton & Hove Albion: Sanchez, Veltman, Dunk, Webster, Cucurella, Bissouma, Moder, March, Gross, Maupay, Trossard

Everton: Pickford, Coleman, Mina, Keane, Digne, Doucoure, Delph, Gray, Townsend, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin

Don’t miss out on this exciting match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton. Stay tuned for an action-packed encounter with plenty of goals and drama.

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West Bromwich Albion: Tony Mowbray returns to Hawthorns as boss

Analysis by BBC Radio WM’s Steve Hermon

This is a real emotional return for one of the most well-respected men in English football. The man they call ‘Mogga’.

Just 11 months ago, having already won three of his first six league games in charge, Mowbray had to step away as boss of Birmingham City for health reasons.

Without him, Blues went on to be relegated to League One, by which time Mowbray had stood down completely before then revealing to BBC Tees that he had undergone surgery for bowel cancer.

But he also stated in that same interview his ultimate desire to return to work – and his reappointment is filled with nostalgia for Albion fans who fondly remember the team’s positive style of play under him at The Hawthorns.

It was an eventful time in the club’s modern history too. Two Wembley appearances, both 1-0 defeats, by Derby County in the Championship play-off final in May 2007, then by Portsmouth in the FA Cup semi-final 11 months later.

But, only a month later, Mowbray’s Albion won promotion back to the Premier League, pipping this weekend’s visitors Stoke for the title.

Relegation followed after one season in the top flight, after which Mowbray left in 2009 for Celtic.

Now he returns via five more managerial stints, with his home-town club Middlesbrough, Coventry City, Blackburn Rovers, Sunderland and Blues.

They say you should never go back but you cannot deny the feel-good factor this will generate back at one of his favourite ‘homes’ of football.

He is one of football’s nice guys but he is also an experienced manager, who knows all about this division and what it takes to compete near the top.

Only time will tell if this heart-warming story also has a fairytale ending.

West Bromwich Albion fans were left buzzing with excitement as the news broke that former manager Tony Mowbray was set to return to the Hawthorns as the club’s new boss.

Mowbray, who previously managed the Baggies from 2006 to 2009, was highly regarded by fans during his previous stint at the club. His attacking style of play and commitment to developing young players endeared him to the West Brom faithful, and many supporters were sad to see him leave when he departed for Celtic.

Now, after successful spells at Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City, Mowbray is back at West Brom and ready to lead the team back to the Premier League. With his experience and tactical acumen, fans are optimistic that he can guide the club to success in the Championship and secure promotion back to the top flight.

The appointment of Mowbray has been met with widespread approval from fans, who believe he is the perfect man to rejuvenate the club and bring back the glory days to the Hawthorns. With his return, hopes are high that West Brom can once again become a force to be reckoned with in English football.

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January 18, 2025

Aston Villa vs. Brighton & Hove Albion: Watch Premier League live stream

The Premier League action for the week continues on Monday, Dec. 30 with three matches, including one contest that pits Aston Villa against Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

The match is scheduled to start at 2:45 p.m. EST and will be broadcast exclusively on Peacock, which provides highlights and post-match coverage across the Premier League.

Peacock also offers on-demand replays of Premier League matches shown on NBC, CNBC and USA Network in addition to having exclusive live games as well.

These squads enter this matchup right on top of each other in the middle of the table. Aston Villa is ninth with 28 points at 8-4-6. Brighton is 6-8-4 with 26 points, good enough for 10th on the table entering the day.

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Who: Aston Villa vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

When: Monday, Dec. 30 at 2:45 p.m. EST

Where: Villa Park in Birmingham, England

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By MATTIAS KAREN Associated Press

The Premier League table is starting to have a 1979 kind of feel to it — with Liverpool at the top of the standings and Nottingham Forest in second place as the closest challenger.

Liverpool padded its lead with a 5-0 rout of West Ham on Sunday, while upstart Nottingham Forest climbed into second place by beating Everton 2-0 to continue its surprising push for a Champions League place.

Forest was runner-up behind Liverpool in the English top tier in 1979 – the same year it won the first of two straight European Cups under Brian Clough – but hasn’t finished that high in the domestic first division since then.

The club’s long-suffering fans finally have reason to believe that the good times are back under Nuno Espirito Santo. Although the Portuguese manager was the first to point out that his team may not stay in second place for very long.

“It doesn’t mean anything,” Nuno said of his team’s position. “We haven’t achieved anything yet.”

Forest could find itself back in fourth place by Jan. 1 as it is only one point above Arsenal and two ahead of Chelsea, with both London clubs having a game in hand.

Liverpool could prove a lot harder to overtake, though, as Arne Slot’s team only seems to be growing stronger and stronger.

The performance at West Ham was one of its most impressive yet, with five different players getting on the scoresheet — including Mohamed Salah, who netted the team’s third for his league-leading 17th of the season.

Salah also had an assist to take his tally to 52 goal contributions in all competitions for the calendar year 2024 — 29 goals and 23 assists.

Salah was asked after the match if he would soon have good news for fans about his future beyond the end of this season, when his contract expires. The Egyptian told Sky Sports: “No, we are far away from that.”

“The only thing on my mind is I want Liverpool to win the league and I want to be part of that,” Salah said. “I will do my best for the team to win the trophy. There is a few other teams catching up with us and we need to stay focused and humble and go again.”

Liverpool is nine points ahead of Arsenal and 10 above Chelsea, with all three teams having played 18 games.

Manchester City is 14 points back having played 19 games, after beating Leicester 2-0 away.

Guardiola marks milestone with win

In his 500th game in charge of Man City, Pep Guardiola had some reasons to smile again.

City marked Guardiola’s milestone with a win and a goal from Erling Haaland — things that the Spaniard used to take for granted but have been increasingly rare of late for the struggling four-time defending Premier League champions.

Savinho also netted his first goal for the club in a much-needed win, although the team still looked far from the juggernaut that has dominated English soccer for much of the Spaniard’s reign.

Leicester had several chances for an equalizer before Savinho set up Haaland for the second in the 74th as City ended a five-game winless run in all competitions.

“Just relief, that is the word to express how all of us feel,” Guardiola said. “It was not the ideal performance but hopefully the victories will give our mood a better position. … Hopefully in the new year we can bounce back a bit from a bad moment.”

This was only the club’s second win in 14 games in all competition. And even against a team mired in the relegation zone, City was pegged back for much of the second half until Haaland’s header ended Leicester’s resistance.

Savinho put the team ahead in the 21st minute by pouncing on the rebound after Phil Foden drove forward and tried a low shot from distance that Leicester goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk pushed to the side. The ball fell into the path of the onrushing Savinho, who lifted it over the goalkeeper and into the net.

The winger then turned provider by lifting a perfect cross into the box for Haaland to head home the second, shortly after Jamie Vardy had missed a good chance for a Leicester equalizer.

Spurs drop points again

Tottenham’s roller-coaster of a season had another downturn as Spurs conceded a late equalizer to draw 2-2 at home against Wolves.

Ange Postecoglou has come under increasing criticism of late because of his team’s all-attacking style of play and the team’s defensive vulnerabilities were on display again as Jorgen Strand Larsen was afforded space to beat Fraser Forster at his near post in the 87th minute.

Wolves had taken the lead through Hwang Hee-chan after a well-worked free kick routine in the seventh minute, but Rodrigo Bentancur equalized five minutes later and Brennan Johnson gave Tottenham the lead on the stroke of halftime.

Substitute Dango Ouattara netted an even later equalizer for Bournemouth to draw 2-2 at Fulham, while Crystal Palace came from a goal down to beat last-place Southampton 2-1.

The Associated Press contributed to this article.

Are you ready for some Premier League action? Aston Villa is set to take on Brighton & Hove Albion in what promises to be an exciting match-up.

If you can’t make it to the stadium, don’t worry – you can still catch all the action live from the comfort of your own home. Simply tune in to the live stream of the game to cheer on your favorite team and witness all the drama unfold.

So grab your snacks, settle in, and get ready to watch Aston Villa vs. Brighton & Hove Albion in this thrilling Premier League showdown. Don’t miss out on all the excitement – tune in now!

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December 30, 2024

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford Prediction and Betting Tips

Brighton & Hove Albion host Brentford at the American Express Stadium on Friday in the Premier League. The hosts are 10th in the standings.

They drew 1-1 with West Ham United in their last match, with summer arrival Mats Wieffer opening the scoring early in the second half with his maiden goal for the club before conceding an equaliser.

Brentford, meanwhile, are coming off a 2-0 loss to high-flying Nottingham Forest at the Brentford Community Stadium. They are 12th in the standings with 23 points from 17 matches.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

There have been 80 meetings between Brighton and Brentford, who trail 35-29.
The hosts are unbeaten in three competitive games in the fixture and have lost just one of their last seven.
The Seagulls have conceded 32 Premier League goals this season. Only three teams have shipped more, two of whom are in the drop zone.
The Bees are one of two teams this season without a road win.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford Prediction

Brighton are winless in five matches and have won two of their last 10 across competitions. They have, however, lost just once at home in the Premier League this season.

Brentford, meanwhile,. have lost their last three games after losing one of their previous five. Their away woes could extend this weekend against a Brighton side.

Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Brentford

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford Betting Tips

Tip 1 – Result: Brighton

Tip 2 – Goals – Over/under 2.5 – Over 2.5 goals (Five of the visitors’ last six matches have produced more than 2.5 goals.)

Tip 3 – Both teams to score: Yes (Both sides have found the back of the net in each of the hosts’ last 10 matches.)

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