Nottingham Forest vs Southampton prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 19, 2025
One of the matches of the 22nd round of the English Championship will take place on Sunday at the City Ground arena, where Nottingham Forest will host Southampton. We suggest a bet on the outcome of this match with a good coefficient.
Match preview
The "Foresters" are gradually becoming a team capable of seriously competing for medals. The squad demonstrates ironclad confidence, regardless of the rank of their opponents. Nottingham is unbeaten in eight consecutive matches, and only in the most recent game of this stretch did they fail to secure a victory. Nevertheless, the "Foresters" managed to challenge the league leaders, drawing 1-1 with Liverpool.
Moreover, Nottingham Forest not only defended the draw but also made the Merseyside team chase the game for most of the match. A key factor in Espírito Santo's team's success has been their solid defense. Over 21 rounds, Nottingham has conceded just 20 goals — a figure only second to Arsenal's defensive wall (19).
On the other hand, the "Saints" are firmly anchored at the bottom of the Premier League standings. It's hard to believe Southampton still has a chance to avoid relegation. The team has managed just one victory in 21 rounds — a narrow 1-0 home win against Everton in early November. Since then, the "Saints" have been winless in the EPL for 11 matches, grabbing just two draws during that stretch.
Currently, Southampton has a dismal 6 points, with a 10-point gap separating them from 17th place. However, in the last round, the team came close to pulling off a major upset. Against Manchester United, the "Saints" led until the 82nd minute, but the ending worked against them again — conceding three goals in a short period resulted in a 3-1 loss.
Probable lineups
- Nottingham Forest: Sels, Aina, Murillo, Milenković, Neco Williams, Anderson, Ward-Prowse, Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Elanga, Chris Wood
- Southampton: Ramsdale, Bednarek, Manning, Wood, Walker-Peters, Stephens, Aribo, Lallana, Fernandes, Sulemana, Archer
Match facts and head-to-head meetings
- In the first round, Nottingham Forest defeated the "Saints" away 1-0
- Nottingham's winning streak against this opponent stands at three matches
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has hit in three out of five matches
Prediction
Nottingham Forest has made a strong statement in the current championship. I don’t think Southampton, with all their problems, will manage to take points from one of the EPL's leaders. Our bet: "Nottingham Forest to win with a (-1.0) handicap" at odds of 1.60.
