Match Preview: Fulham FC vs Nottingham Forest FC

In the upcoming Premier League face-off scheduled to take place on the 6th of December, 2023 between Fulham FC and Nottingham Forest FC, we can draw on some history and form analysis for our prediction. Looking at the data from their past 14 encounters, Fulham FC has been victorious in 8 games, whereas Nottingham Forest FC managed to win 5, with a solitary match concluding in a stalemate. The latest clash saw Fulham FC just edge past Nottingham Forest FC in a high scoring game that ended 3-2.

An average of 3.5 goals have been observed in the games featuring these two sides, indicating a reasonably high-scoring trend while both teams scoring has been seen 57% of the time. In terms of overall form, Fulham FC has been performing at an average level on their home turf this season, and Nottingham Forest FC has been struggling during their travels, having an away point average of just 0.57 in comparison to Fulham’s home average of 1.5 points per game.

Considering all the statistics and the form guide, the game promises to be an intriguing one.

Key Insights:

– Fulham FC and Nottingham Forest FC have both shown strong performances in their past 14 encounters, with Fulham taking a slight edge with 8 victories compared to Nottingham’s 5 wins.
– A draw has been a rare outcome between these two teams, with only 1 match out of the previous 14 ending in a draw.
– The last encounter between both teams was a high-scoring affair, with Fulham winning the game with 3 goals against Nottingham’s 2.
– Fulham’s home performances, particularly this season, have been fairly moderate, averaging 1.5 points per game.
– Nottingham Forest, unfortunately, have struggled to maintain form in away matches, averaging only 0.57 points per game this season.
– In terms of the history of goals being scored in these matches, the average stands at a notable 3.5 goals per match.
– It’s also significant to note that both teams scoring in the same match (BTTS) has occurred 57% of the time, indicating a reasonable likelihood of both teams getting on the score sheet.
– Nottingham Forest’s away performance, in particular, seems to be a significant factor to consider for punters due to its notably poor track record.
– Although Fulham has a moderate home score average, compared to Nottingham Forest’s away score average, their chance of securing a win in this matchup looks favorable.

Match Forecast:

– Aerial duels are expected to be dominated by Nottingham Forest due to their strength in this area, potentially disrupting Fulham’s long-ball strategy.
– Nottingham Forest will likely exploit Fulham’s weakness in defending against skillful players and counter-attacks with their strong counter-attacking style.
– Both teams have a weakness in finishing scoring chances and avoiding fouling in dangerous areas, possibly leading to a low-scoring game with several fouls.
– Fulham and Nottingham Forest both play down the right side, setting the stage for intense battles on that part of the pitch.
– Fulham, strong in protecting leads, might focus on gaining an early advantage, whilst Nottingham Forest, very weak in maintaining leads, will need to be cautious if they go ahead.
– Fulham’s propensity to take long shots could be an effective method to score, since Nottingham Forest often plays in their own half.
– Nottingham Forest’s weakness in keeping possession could feed Fulham’s long-shot strategy.
– Both teams’ tendency to commit individual errors may heavily influence the match outcome.
– Fulham’s offsides trap may exploit Nottingham Forest’s weakness in avoiding offside.

Match Facts:

– In the 9 recent home games Fulham FC has had against Nottingham Forest, Fulham had 5 victories, one game ended in a draw and Nottingham Forest won 3 times, resulting in a goal difference of 14-11 in favour of Fulham FC.
– Of the 19 encounters between Fulham FC and Nottingham Forest, Fulham FC has triumphed 10 times, 4 games resulted in a tie and Nottingham Forest won 5 times. Fulham FC leads with a goal difference of 33-24.
– Fulham FC had a clean sweep against Nottingham Forest in the previous season, winning 2-0 at home, and 3-2 away.
– Curiously, Fulham FC tends to score 31% of their goals within the 61-75 minute timeframe.
– Nottingham Forest interestingly scores 31% of their goals in the 0-15 minute timeframe.
– This season in the Premier League, Fulham FC hasn’t scored in 3 out of their 6 home games.
– Nottingham Forest has had a goalless streak in 3 of their 7 away Premier League games this season.
– Willian tops the score charts for Fulham FC with 3 goals, while Taiwo Awoniyi leads for Nottingham Forest with 4 goals.
– Compared to a year back, Fulham FC who were in 8th place with 21 points, now stand at 14th with just 15 points.
– Nottingham Forest showing improvement from last year, climbing from 20th place with 9 points to currently at 15th place with 13 points.
– Fulham FC’s defence has been weak, conceding a goal in each of their last 9 matches.
– Fulham FC tend to win the first half in about 32% of their matches, while Nottingham Forest does the same in 27% of their games.
– Fulham FC won their last encounter with Nottingham Forest.
– The last game saw Fulham FC trouncing Nottingham Forest by two goals.
– When Fulham FC gain a 1-0 home lead, they triumph in 92% of the matches.
– When Nottingham Forest takes a 0-1 lead away, they secure victory in 54% of their games.
– Fulham FC are yet to win a game when they trail 0-1 at home.
– Similarly, Nottingham Forest hasn’t won a game when facing a 1-0 deficit away.
– Fulham FC’s recent form of the last 5 matches outshines Nottingham Forest’s.
– From the last 5 confrontations with Nottingham Forest, Fulham FC has only suffered one loss.
– Out of the last 5 matches, Fulham FC won 4, Nottingham Forest one, with no draws.
– On an average, Fulham FC nets 2 goals in a game against Nottingham Forest, who average 0.6 goals against Fulham.
– An average of 2.6 goals seen in games featuring Fulham FC and Nottingham Forest.
– The first half of the matches between Fulham FC and Nottingham Forest, on average, witness 1 goal.
– When playing at home, Fulham FC averages 1.44 goals, while Nottingham Forest averages 0.9 goals on away turf.