Nottingham Forest XI vs Brighton–Predicted lineup and team news

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·1 March 2026

Nottingham Forest XI vs Brighton–Predicted lineup and team news

Nottingham Forest travel to the Amex Stadium on Sunday afternoon looking to snap a frustrating goalscoring drought and maintain their cushion over the bottom three.

The Tricky Trees have moved into a challenging period, having failed to find the net in their last three domestic outings. Manager Vítor Pereira oversaw a spirited European progression midweek despite a 2–1 loss to Fenerbahçe, but his side now faces a Brighton team they haven’t beaten away from home in over a decade. Notably, Forest have scored just 18 goals in 28 games this term, the second-fewest in the division behind bottom-placed Wolves.

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Vítor Pereira manages a squad stretched by several knee injuries to key senior figures. Notably, top scorer Chris Wood remains a long-term absentee, leaving Igor Jesus to lead the line. Consequently, Pereira will rely on the creative spark of Morgan Gibbs-White, who has already recorded three match-winning strikes this season. Notably, midfielder Elliot Anderson leads the entire Premier League for possession won (232) and duels won (223) this season, becoming the first English player on record since 2007 to average over 8.0 in both categories per 90 minutes.

Stefan Ortega will start in goal behind a defensive line likely featuring Murillo and Nikola Milenković. In midfield, Ibrahim Sangaré will partner the tireless Elliot Anderson to anchor the side. Omari Hutchinson and Callum Hudson-Odoi will provide the pace on the flanks, with Morgan Gibbs-White operating in the hole. Notably, Forest have conceded 19 goals via set pieces this season—the second-most in the league—making defensive discipline at dead-ball situations a priority against a clinical Brighton side.