Forest Green Rovers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
24th August 1945hrs
Football – England – EFL Cup
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Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 6/5 odds taken 1327 GMT, Tuesday 23 August
Graham Potter’s Brighton & Hove Albion have made an excellent start in the Premier League, collecting seven points from three games. This Wednesday, the Seagulls travel to Forest Green Rovers in the second round of the EFL Cup. Can Brighton keep up their fine form and book their spot in round three? Keep reading for the best betting odds and predictions.
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Forest Green Rovers Preview – Can the Green Army upset the Premier League side?
Forest Green Rovers have had a mixed bag of results at the start of this season. On the opening weekend of the 2022-23 EFL League One campaign, Ian Burchnall’s side beat Bristol Rovers away from home. However, they have taken just one point from a possible nine since.
Forest Green got the better of EFL League Two team Leyton Orient in the first round of the EFL Cup earlier in the month. Armani Little was the hero, netting both goals in a 2-0 Rovers victory at The New Lawn.
This will be an arduous task for last term’s League Two champions, but can the Green Army cause an upset on their own patch?
Brighton & Hove Albion Preview – Potter’s men to progress to round three?
Brighton & Hove Albion impressed in the Premier League last season, taking 51 points to finish in the top half of the table. The Seagulls have started this campaign in fine fettle and could push for a European place.
Brighton are joint second in the top tier right now, winning two and drawing one of their opening three. Albion won at Old Trafford in game one before drawing 0-0 with Newcastle United at the Amex Stadium. Last weekend, Alexis Mac Allister and Leandro Trossard netted in a 2-0 win at West Ham United.
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After a great start in the league, Brighton will be looking for a comfortable success in the cup this Wednesday. They are the odds-on favourites to secure their place in the third round.
Forest Green Rovers vs Brighton & Hove Albion Betting Advice
These two clubs have only met once before. In a Football League Trophy game back in 2003, Brighton picked up a 2-0 victory – Leon Knight and Jake Robinson were on target in a 2-0 Albion win at the old Withdean Stadium.
Key Facts – Forest Green Rovers vs Brighton & Hove Albion Betting Tip
- Forest Green won League Two last season
- Brighton finished in the top half of the Premier League last term
- The Seagulls are unbeaten in the league so far (two wins, one draw)
Brighton have made a blistering start in the Premier League, already winning at Old Trafford and the London Stadium. Potter will chop and change his starting XI, but the Seagulls should be too strong for the third-tier outfit.
Check out the solid price of 6/5 for the away team to be winning at half time and full time. Also, back Brighton to win to nil at 11/8.
The best betting odds for Forest Green Rovers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Forest Green Rovers to win: 7/1 at Bet365
Draw: 7/2 at Bet365
Brighton & Hove Albion to win: 4/9 at Bet365
