One of the standout matches in the sixth round of the Premier League is set for Saturday at the City Ground, where Nottingham Forest will take on Fulham. Here’s the match preview from the Sportsmacro expert team.
Nottingham Forest
For Nottingham Forest, this is their third season in the Premier League, following a challenging last year. Thanks to the appointment of Nuno Espírito Santo, they managed to finish 17th despite facing a points deduction for financial fair play violations.
This season has started positively for Forest, as they remain unbeaten in five matches. They achieved away victories over Southampton and Liverpool, both by 1-0 margins, and have also earned points against Bournemouth, Wolverhampton, and Brighton.
Fulham
The Cottagers also had a lackluster season last year, finishing in 13th place. The departure of their star striker, Aleksandar Mitrović, has made it challenging for Fulham to penetrate opposing defenses. They began this season with a narrow loss to Manchester United, conceding the decisive goal in the 87th minute.
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However, Fulham rebounded by progressing past Birmingham in the League Cup, although they were eliminated on penalties by Preston. In the Premier League, they have performed well, securing wins against Leicester and Newcastle, while drawing with determined opponents Ipswich and West Ham.
Key Facts about the match
- Nottingham Forest is unbeaten in their last eight matches.
- The “Over 2.5 Goals” bet has been successful in three of the last five encounters between these teams.
- The “Both Teams to Score” bet has won in two of those five meetings.
Probable Lineups
- Nottingham Forest: Sels, Moreno, Murillo, Milenković, Aina, Ward-Prowse, Yates, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Domínguez, Wood.
- Fulham: Leno, Robinson, Bassey, Andersen, Tete, Lukić, Pereira, Smith Rowe, Iwobi, Traoré, Jiménez.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Last season, both teams enjoyed convincing home victories. Overall, Fulham has had the upper hand, winning three of the last five encounters, while Nottingham Forest has claimed two victories.
Nottingham Forest vs Fulham Prediction
Bookmakers are leaning towards the home side for this match, offering odds of approximately 2.40 for a Nottingham Forest win. We believe the Reds have a solid chance of coming out on top, and our suggested bet is “Nottingham Forest to win with a (0) handicap” at odds of 1.74.
