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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction and Betting Tips with Odds 4.00
The game program of the 20th round in the Premier League on January 6 will be completed by Wolverhampton and Nottingham Forest. Both teams have gained impressive momentum and are approaching the face-to-face confrontation on unbeaten streaks, while the previous five personal meetings ended in a draw. How will the next game between the Wolves and the Foresters go and what reliable bets should you choose today? - the answer is in our forecast. Also, the star expert of the site Roman Pavlyuchenko shares his opinion on the match
Command Analysis
Wolverhampton Wanderers
EnglandCurrent form
The arrival of Vitor Pereira as coach of Wolverhampton has had a positive effect on the game and results. In the three previous matches, the Wolves have scored seven points and left the relegation zone. However, the gap with Ipswich, which is in 18th place, is minimal on the eve of the matches of the 20th round – only one point.
https://www.wolves.co.uk target=_blank rel=noopener>Wolverhampton winning streak began with a 3-0 away win over their direct rivals in the fight for survival, Leicester. They followed that up with a 2-0 home win over once-formidable Manchester United. In the final round, the Wolves snatched a 2-2 draw away from Tottenham, despite being 1-2 down after the first half. It is certainly worth noting that all of their successes were against opponents who were on the decline. However, given their previous constant failures, such a surge in play and results is worthy of attention.
It should be noted that since the beginning of the season, Wolverhampton has earned 16 points, and only seven of them were won on their home field. The Wolves have won at home only twice – they beat Southampton and Manchester United with the same score of 2:0.
Disqualifications and injuries
Cunha, the team top scorer, is suspended and will not play today. The injured list includes Mosquera, Traore, Gonzalez, Kalajdzic, Sarabia, Toti Gomes.
Interesting trends for betting
- Wolves have won in the first half in only one of their last five matches
- At least three goals have been scored in seven of Wolves' last eight Premier League games
- Both teams to score have played in 14 of Wolves' previous 18 Premier League matches
- Wolves have not lost due to fouls in eight of their last nine matches
Probable line-up: Sa-Doherty, Dawson, Bueno-Semedo, Doyle, Joao Gomes, Ait-Nouri-Guedes, Hee Chan-Strand-Larsen.
Nottingham Forest
EnglandCurrent form
Nottingham Forest has become the main discovery of the season in the Premier League. 19 rounds are already behind them, and the "foresters" are confidently holding on to the top 4 and do not plan to slow down. The team has 37 points and an interim third place. A victory today will allow them to catch up with Arsenal, who are in second place, in terms of points earned.
Nottingham Forest winning streak in the Premier League has now reached five matches. Moreover, Nuno Espirito Santo men have not conceded a single goal in their previous three matches, beating Brentford and Everton 2-0, and holding off Tottenham powerful attack (1-0), something few teams can do. Reliable defense is the key to all of the Foresters' successes. The team has conceded only 19 goals. Of course, the attack is not up to par, as evidenced by only 26 goals scored, compared to 31 goals scored by Wolverhampton, who are in 17th place. However, the main thing is that such pragmatic football produces results, today guests clearly realize their chances, know how to adapt to any opponent and maintain an advantage.
The "foresters" are most comfortable playing as the second number, taking advantage of the opponents' mistakes, playing precisely on counterattacks. It is no coincidence that Nottingham Forest scored 20 of their total 37 points away from home. It should be noted that this season it was Nuno Espirito Santo charges who were able to defeat Liverpool, and they did so away from home. The "Merseysiders" have never lost to anyone else.
Disqualifications and injuries
Danilo and Sangare are out today due to injuries, while Murillo and Hudson-Odoi are in doubt.
Interesting trends for betting
- Nottingham Forest have won their last three games in the first half
- In six of the Foresters' previous eight Premier League games, at least one team has failed to score
- Nottingham Forest have not drawn in 12 consecutive Premier League games
- Nottingham Forest have been caught offside more times than their opponents in six of their last seven games
Probable line-up: Sels - Aina, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams - Yates, Anderson - Elanga, Gibbs-White, Sosa - Wood.
Trends
Wolverhampton Wanderers Total Corners Under 4.5 Bet
Wolves have not attempted more than four corners in seven of their last eight home Premier League games
2.23Nottingham Forest to score in first half
In four of the last five matches, the Foresters scored goals in the opening 45 minutes
1.89Bet Exact score 0:1
Nottingham Forest have won their last three games with clean sheets
7.30Bet Total yellow cards over 4.5
At least five yellow cards have been shown in nine of Nottingham Forest last 10 away Premier League games
1.78Wolverhampton won't score
Nottingham Forest have not conceded a goal in their last three matches
2.85Tip and bets
Wolverhampton are coming into the upcoming game on a three-game unbeaten streak, but all of their opponents have been on the decline. Today they will play against Nottingham Forest, who are on a roll. Their top scorer Cunha and main defender Gomes, key players who have no full replacements, will be unable to help their team. The Foresters are known for their organised play and reliable defence, and have kept three clean sheets in a row. We don't think the hosts will be able to extend their winning streak this time.
Our prediction is a Nottingham Forest win at odds of 2.30
Bet on total
Nottingham Forest have won their last three matches and kept clean sheets. Overall, in six of the last eight matches involving the Foresters in the Premier League, one of the teams has failed to score. Accordingly, we recommend another option for betting.
Second bet - both will not score with odds of 1.94
Bet on the exact difference in the score
Nottingham Forest winning streak is five games long. The team plays very pragmatic football and does not strive to crush their opponents at any cost. The Foresters have won three of their victories in this period with a minimal advantage of one goal, which we do not rule out today.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest win by one goal with odds of 4.00
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