The Premier League Matchday 20 clash between Wolverhampton and Nottingham Forest will take place on January 6 at Molineux Stadium. Wolverhampton vs. Nottingham Forest: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Peter Bankes (England)
Matches – 10 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 41;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 19;
Penalties – 20%.
Predicted lineups for Wolverhampton vs. Nottingham Forest
Wolverhampton (4-3-3): Jose Sa – Nelson Semedo, Max Kilman, Craig Dawson, Rayan Ait-Nouri – Joao Moutinho, Ruben Neves, Matheus Nunes – Adama Traore, Raul Jimenez, Pedro Neto.
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Dean Henderson – Serge Aurier, Steve Cook, Scott McKenna, Renan Lodi – Ryan Yates, Remo Freuler – Morgan Gibbs-White, Jesse Lingard, Brennan Johnson – Taiwo Awoniyi.
Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton has been struggling this season, sitting at the bottom of the table with only 10 points from 19 matches. Their recent form is concerning, with just one win in their last ten league games. The team has found it difficult to score, managing only 8 goals in this period, and their defense has been leaky, conceding 22 goals.
- Wolverhampton has not won in their last five home matches in the Premier League (2 draws, 3 losses).
- The team has failed to score in three of their last five home league games.
- In 4 of Wolverhampton's last 5 Premier League matches, there have been under 2.5 goals.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, has shown signs of improvement with two wins in their last five league matches. Currently, they are out of the relegation zone, sitting in 16th place with 17 points. However, their away form remains a concern, as they have not won on the road this season.
- Nottingham Forest has not won any of their last nine away matches in the Premier League (2 draws, 7 losses).
- The team has failed to score in four of their last five away league games.
- In 4 of Nottingham Forest's last 5 Premier League away matches, there have been under 2.5 goals.
Wolverhampton vs. Nottingham Forest: Match Prediction
Both teams are struggling in the league, particularly in attack, which suggests a low-scoring encounter. Wolverhampton's home advantage might give them a slight edge, but Nottingham Forest's recent form could help them secure a point. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
