Nottingham Forest has been one of the most unexpected success stories across Europe’s top leagues this season. Under Nuno Espírito Santo, the team that barely escaped relegation last season is now fighting for a Champions League spot—something few would have predicted for the Tricky Trees. After 23 rounds, Forest sits in third place with 44 points, while sixth-placed Chelsea trails by just four.
However, their last outing was a complete disaster. Facing another surprise package, Bournemouth, Forest collapsed from the very start, suffering a humiliating 0-5 defeat. That loss ended a strong run of form, which included a 3-2 win over Southampton, a 1-1 draw against Liverpool, and a dominant 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton.
While Brighton is unlikely to challenge for European spots this season, there’s no real disappointment in their campaign. After Roberto De Zerbi’s departure, 31-year-old Fabian Hürzeler has emerged as one of the league’s most exciting young managers. Under his guidance, the Seagulls have continued to play attacking, high-pressing football and regularly take points off top Premier League sides. Brighton currently sits ninth with 34 points.
In the previous round, Brighton suffered a surprising 0-1 home defeat to Everton, snapping a six-match unbeaten streak in the league. Before that, however, they secured a 3-1 away win over Manchester United, handled Ipswich (2-0), and held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw. Over their last five matches, Brighton has collected eight points—a solid return despite their inconsistency.
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Aina, Murillo, Milenković, Williams, Anderson, Domínguez, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood
Brighton: Verbruggen, Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Lamptey, Baleba, Hinshelwood, Minteh, João Pedro, Mitoma, Welbeck
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