Tournament: Premier League, England
Venue: City Ground, Nottingham (Nottingham)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 31, 2024, 16:00
Nottingham Forest will host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 3rd round of the Premier League on August 31, 2024. Both teams are keen to secure a victory, but recent form suggests a closely contested battle.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Nottingham Forest has lost only once in their last ten matches.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers have lost three of their last four matches.
- The most common scoreline between these clubs is 1-1 (7 times).
- Nottingham Forest wins the first half in 18% of their matches, while Wolverhampton Wanderers wins in 29%.
Team Analysis: Nottingham Forest vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Nottingham Forest narrowly avoided relegation last season, securing 17th place under the guidance of Nuno Espírito Santo, who was appointed mid-season. Despite facing penalties for financial rule violations, Forest has made some modest but strategic signings, including Stamenic, Milenkovic, and Ramón Sosa.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, led by Gary O'Neil, finished 14th last season. They have also strengthened their squad with the sale of Pedro Neto to Chelsea, which funded the acquisitions of Doyle, Pedro Lima, and the loan signing of Larsen. However, their recent performances have been inconsistent, including a heavy 2-6 defeat to Chelsea.
Possible Starting Lineups
Nottingham Forest (Possible lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Sels
- Defenders: Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams
- Midfielders: Anderson, Sangaré, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Elanga
- Forward: Wood
Wolverhampton Wanderers (Possible lineup):
- Goalkeeper: José Sá
- Defenders: Aït-Nouri, Gomes, Mosquera, Doherty
- Midfielders: Lemina, Gomes, Bellegarde, Hwang Hee-Chan
- Forward: Larsen
Head-to-Head Matches: Nottingham Forest vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
In their last four meetings, the teams have often played out draws, with scores of either 1-1 or 2-2, indicating a balanced rivalry.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Nottingham Forest vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Given the current form of both teams, this match is expected to be tightly contested, with neither side likely to dominate. We recommend betting on "Total goals under 3.0" (odds – 1.61).
Prediction: Total goals under 3.0.
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