Paul Merson has told Sportskeeda that he thinks Nottingham Forest will lose to Brighton tomorrow night.
The Sky Sports pundit is giving his predictions on every Premier League match during the 2022/23 campaign.
He believes that the Seagulls will have too much for Forest at the AMEX Stadium.
Brighton are yet to win yet under Roberto De Zerbi, drawing at Liverpool and losing against Tottenham and Brentford.
They will seriously fancy their chances on home soil tomorrow night though against the bottom-placed team.
Merson explains that he can’t see anything other than a comfortable home victory.
He told Sportskeeda: “I watched Nottingham Forest against Wolves on Saturday and they’re really struggling in the Premier League.
“They keep it tight at the back but they don’t seem to score goals. Brennan Johnson missed a big penalty against Wolves, and you can’t afford to do that at this stage.
“I know Brighton also lost last week, but David Raya was outstanding for Brentford and you can’t really moan about that.
“Brighton have been the better team this season and should be able to win this game.”
The Reds have not won since the second game of the season when they ousted West Ham 1-0 at the City Ground.
Their form has been horrendous and Steve Cooper now has a big challenge on his hands.
Merson thinks Forest will lose to Brighton
It’s hardly a bold prediction, is it? The bottom club losing to one of the division’s best passing sides is hardly a brave prediction by Merson.
Furthermore, he’s probably right!
Forest just don’t seem cohesive enough to beat Brighton who have a pretty settled team and are now accustomed to the Premier League.
The Reds must continue to fight tooth and nail to try and claim as many points as possible.
Tomorrow looks like another tough test but Forest must keep fighting, with another full away end expected.
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