The Roberto De Zerbi era started well at Brighton with a come-from-behind 3-3 draw against Liverpool. However, since the draw at Anfield, Brighton have lost back-to-back games.
On Tuesday night, the Seagulls will host last-place Nottingham Forest at the Amex as they seek a first win under the Italian manager.
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Nottingham Forest have won just once in the Premier League this season. Their lone victory was on matchday No. 2 against West Ham, as the Reds won 1-0 at home.
Nottingham Forest’s win was two months ago, and they are now winless in eight straight Premier League games.
Brighton are seventh in the Premier League table, but they are in danger of moving down the standings unless the form improves.
The Seagulls failed to score a goal in the last two Premier League matches. Meanwhile, they conceded three times.
The Seagulls' defensive record under De Zerbi is worrying. They allowed six goals in the last three games against Liverpool, Tottenham, and Brentford.
Nottingham Forest knows a thing or two about conceding goals. The Reds have allowed 23 goals to opponents this season, which is the second-most in the Premier League. Forest scored just five goals in the last six games.
Brighton and Nottingham Forest have not played since 2018, so there are no current trends to go on from head-to-head matches.
De Zerbi will be without three players as Jakub Moder, Kaoru Mitora, and Enock Mwepu are all ruled out of the match.
Mwepu won’t play again for Brighton and is set to retire. A hereditary heart problem was found on a recent medical, and it will force Mwepu to quit football.
Steve Cooper has three players on the injury list at Forest ahead of round No. 11.
Defender Omar Richards is out of action with a calf injury. Jack Colback is also on the sidelines following a back injury. Moussa Niakhate has a thigh injury and won’t play the match either.
Brighton are led in goals by Leandro Trossard. The forward has five this season, but three of the goals came against Liverpool at Anfield. He is the last Brighton player to score a goal.
Forest’s poor run of form should continue at Brighton, with the home side claiming a 2-0 win. De Zerbi’s Seagulls should fly as they end a two-match losing streak and a two-game scoreless streak.
Trossard could be the man to get the goals. He has a 36% probability of scoring a goal versus Forest.