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Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

Preview: Forest vs. Brighton
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A clash between two playoff hopefuls sees Nottingham Forest take on Brighton & Hove Albion.

Nottingham Forest host Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in a big clash in the Championship playoff picture.

Forest are on an outstanding run of form that has seen them win six consecutive league games, including a 2-1 victory over second-placed Hull City before the international break.

Brighton's form has dipped of late but they responded to two consecutive defeats to thrash rivals Crystal Palace 3-0 a fortnight ago.

Forest manager Billy Davies will be reluctant to change his squad too much with their recent success, so Simon Cox and Darius Henderson are likely to continue up front.

For Brighton, Gus Poyet remains without Ashley Barnes and Craig Mackail-Smith with the in-form Leonardo Ulloa expected to retain his striking role.

Recent form

Forest: WWWWWW

Brighton: WWDLLW

Possible starting lineups

Forest: Darlow; Jara, Ward, Collins, Cohen; Majewski, Guedioura, Lansbury, Reid; Henderson, Cox

Brighton: Kuszczak; Bruno, Greer, Upson, Bridge; Lopez, Bridcutt, Hammond; Buckley, Orlandi; Ulloa

Sports Mole says: 1-1


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