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Brighton could face frustration as in-form Nottingham Forest pose a challenge in upcoming match

Brighton could face frustration as in-form Nottingham Forest pose a challenge in upcoming match

Brighton defeated Norwich 4-0 in the FA Cup third round, following tough victories in the previous rounds.

The Seagulls triumphed over Chelsea 2-1 and Newcastle 2-1 after extra time.

In the quarter-finals, they will face Nottingham Forest, who won 7-0 in their last meeting with Brighton in February.

Team news

Brighton will be without Tariq Lamptey due to an ankle injury, joining Ferdi Kadioglu, Igor Julio, James Milner, and Jason Steele on the sidelines.

Lewis Dunk, Joel Veltman, Matt O'Riley, and Solly March are all being monitored following fitness issues before the international break.

Nottingham Forest's top scorer Chris Wood hopes to be available after sustaining a knock while playing for New Zealand.

Reserve goalkeeper Carlos Miguel is the only confirmed absentee for Forest.

The stats

12 out of Brighton's last 15 home games have seen both teams scoring, with 5 of their last 10 FA Cup home wins ending in a 2-1 scoreline.

Brighton have struggled against the Premier League's top three teams, while Nottingham Forest have recorded six 1-0 victories in the league this season.

Forest have won only one of their eight away matches against top-half teams and have clinched three of their last five FA Cup ties via penalties.

Prediction

Following their 7-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest, Brighton have shown strong form with four wins in their last five league games.

On the other hand, Forest have experienced some mixed results but are still in contention for Champions League qualification.

Considering Brighton's inconsistent home performances, Forest presents good value in the draw-no-bet market.