FootyMAD's Brighton & Hove Albion match preview

Last updated : 06 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest fixture

Nottm. Forest face a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion at Withdean Stadium on Friday evening,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2007, the Seagulls carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 17 FebBrighton & HA2 - 1Nottm. ForestLGE1
2006/2007Sat 19 AugNottm. Forest2 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2004/2005Sat 22 JanBrighton & HA0 - 0Nottm. ForestCHMP
2004/2005Wed 29 SepNottm. Forest0 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
2002/2003Sat 15 MarBrighton & HA1 - 0Nottm. ForestCHMP
2002/2003Wed 27 NovNottm. Forest3 - 2Brighton & HACHMP
1986/1987Wed 08 OctNottm. Forest3 - 0Brighton & HALGEC

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Seagulls in those games, with 7 conceded.

Nottm. Forest have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Forest, and 2 goals against.

Brighton & HA lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 27 points from their 18 games so far. Nottm. Forest are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 30 points from 17 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA633012612
Nottm. Forest641112413

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Nottm. Forest only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Withdean Stadium will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Unbeaten run of 10 matches.
Nottm. Forest Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.