England : FA Cup - Brighton and Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest

Brighton’s FA Cup Dream Faces Forest’s Challenge at the Amex 🏆

Brighton return from the international break looking to extend their impressive seven-game unbeaten streak (W6, D1) and keep their FA Cup ambitions alive. With Champions League qualification still within reach, manager Fabian Hürzeler has a chance to make history by guiding the Seagulls to their first-ever FA Cup triumph.

 

Brighton’s Home Advantage & Attacking Threat ⚡

Playing at the Amex will be a big boost, as Brighton have won their last four competitive home matches. They also have FA Cup pedigree, winning their last two quarter-finals in 2019 and 2023. With an electric frontline featuring João Pedro, Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma, and Danny Welbeck, the Seagulls will look to overwhelm Nottingham Forest’s defense.

 

João Pedro, in particular, has been a standout performer in the competition, directly contributing to seven goals in his last four FA Cup starts (six goals, one assist). If Brighton find their rhythm, they could be difficult to stop.

 

Forest’s Resilience & Defensive Solidity 🏰

Nottingham Forest may be the underdogs on paper, but they have key advantages. Their defensive line, featuring Milenković-Savić and Murillo, provides stability, and they are currently third in the Premier League, showing their consistency this season.

 

Nuno Espírito Santo’s men are also in strong form, unbeaten in four games (W3, D1). They have already stunned Brighton once this season, thrashing them 7-0, and held them to a 2-2 draw at the Amex. Forest’s recent FA Cup ties have often gone to penalties, so they are no strangers to high-pressure situations.

 

Game Plan & Betting Angle 🎯

Brighton’s pace and attacking depth will be a challenge for Forest, but the visitors have been solid defensively and have the psychological edge after their huge win last month. With experience, form, and defensive quality on their side, Nottingham Forest could edge this and book a trip to Wembley.

 

PREDICTION: Nottingham Forest to qualify ✅