Nottingham Forest's winning streak came to an abrupt end last Saturday with a heavy 5-0 defeat to Bournemouth, halting their run of nine consecutive victories.
This surprising result against the Cherries will give Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo something to ponder, although his team remains in the hunt for a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Their next challenge is a home match against Brighton, who are also coming off a defeat after losing 1-0 to Everton in their previous game.
Despite facing a number of injuries recently, Brighton had shown strong form before their loss to Everton, picking up seven points from their first three Premier League games in 2025, including wins against Ipswich Town and Manchester United.
Team news
Ibrahim Sangare is still sidelined for Nottingham Forest, while winger Callum Hudson-Odoi's fitness will be assessed ahead of the match.
Brighton are grappling with several injuries, with Ferdi Kadioglu, Igor, James Milner, Mats Wieffer, Evan Ferguson, Pervis Estupinan, and Solly March all unavailable for selection.
The stats
Brighton have lost just one of their last eight games across all competitions, with four draws against West Ham, Brentford, Aston Villa, and Arsenal during this period.
Nottingham Forest have not won in their last three Premier League encounters with Brighton, but they have only suffered one loss in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
In 17 of Brighton's 23 top-flight games this season, both teams have found the net, with the previous meeting between these sides resulting in a 2-2 draw earlier in the campaign.
Prediction
While Nottingham Forest have exceeded expectations in the Premier League this season, Brighton have also been performing well, setting the stage for a closely contested match at the City Ground.
Both teams are well-drilled and disciplined, with a combined total of just 10 league defeats this season.
Brighton has been resilient, registering 10 draws in the league so far, with four of those coming in their last seven matches.
Following their heavy defeat to Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest are likely to adopt a more cautious approach in this fixture, focusing on tightening their defense, which could lead to a draw as a favorable outcome.