Match Pack: Sheffield United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC

Sheffield United will play Nottingham Forest in a Premier League showdown on the 4th of May 2024. In the wake of their last encounter which resulted in a stalemate of 0 – 0, both teams will be determined to secure a win.

Based on their head-to-head history, Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest are evenly matched; in their 16 past face offs, each team boasts five victories with six games ending in ties. Despite this, both teams have recently struggled with Sheffield United having difficulty in their home games and Nottingham Forest performing poorly during away matches.

Previous clashes between Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest have yielded an average of 1.88 goals per match while both teams have scored in 56% of these encounters.

This season’s Premier League analytics reveal that Sheffield United averages 0.59 points per game in home matches and Nottingham Forest matches this statistic in their away games. All considered, an intense and balanced match is in the offing considered their current form.

Insights

• The match between Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest scheduled for 4th May 2024 has both teams in poor form, with Sheffield having poor form at home and Nottingham at away.
• Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest have faced each other 16 times in the past several seasons, with an equal tally of 5 wins each.
• On average, Sheffield United has scored 0.59 Points Per Game in home matches this season, which is the same as Nottingham Forest’s average of 0.59 Points Per Game in away matches.
• The last meeting between the two teams resulted in a goalless draw.
• The games between these two teams have seen an average of 1.88 goals per match.
• As per previous matches, Both Teams To Score (BTTS) happened 56% of the time.
• As many as 6 matches between the two have ended in a draw.
• Based on past performance, the upcoming match can sway in either direction due to equal past wins and similar Points Per Game averages this season.
• The current form of both Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest could play a key role in the upcoming match outcome.

Match Forecast

• The match will likely see a high rate of ball turnovers due to both teams’ strength in stealing the ball from the opposition.
• Given their aggressive play styles, there might be several fouls committed in dangerous areas, with potential for set-piece goals given both teams weak defense against them.
• Nottingham Forest FC may enjoy greater success by exploiting their strength in counter attacks and attacking down the wings, as Sheffield’s defense against wing attacks is very weak.
• Aerial duels will be dominant play sequences, due to Nottingham’s strength and Sheffield’s preference for long balls.
• Both teams will likely have several attempts on goal, given that they both take a lot of shots. However, the number of goals may be low due to their weaknesses in finishing scoring chances.
• The game could see frequent changes in possession due to both team’s weakness in keeping the ball, and both teams playing in their own half.
• The match outcome might remain uncertain till the end, as both teams struggle with protecting the lead.
• Rotating of the first eleven is likely for both teams, meaning substitutions could introduce new dynamics mid-game.
• Chances of long shot attempts will be high considering Nottingham Forest FC’s play style inclination. Sheffield’s weak defence against long shots makes this a likely scoring strategy.
• Sheffield United FC might struggle with individual errors which could create opportunities for Nottingham Forest FC.

Match Facts

1. When playing at home, Sheffield United tends to draw 0-0 most frequently against Nottingham Forest, with 4 matches concluding in this outcome.
2. Across all matches with Nottingham Forest, the most frequent score for Sheffield United is a 1-1 draw, a result that has occurred in 7 fixtures.
3. Out of the past 17 encounters at Sheffield United’s ground, Sheffield United has emerged victorious 7 times, drawn 7 times, and been defeated by Nottingham Forest on 3 occasions. The goal difference stands at 19-14 in Sheffield United’s favour.
4. Over their last 34 matches overall, Sheffield United has won 10 times, drawn 13 times, and lost 11 times to Nottingham Forest. Nottingham Forest tips the goal difference in their favour with 37-33.
5. In the Premier League, Sheffield United is presently on a losing streak of 4 matches.
6. Sheffield United is known for scoring 29% of their goals during the 61-75 minute timeframe—the highest percentage in the league.
7. Nottingham Forest commonly scores 21% of their goals between the 31-45 minutes of play.
8. Sheffield United is on a losing streak of 4 consecutive matches.
9. Sheffield United is winless in their last 11 fixtures.
10. A 9-match winless streak dogs Sheffield United’s home game record.
11. Nottingham Forest is yet to clinch a victory in their past 8 away games.
12. In the current Premier League season, Sheffield United has failed to score in 6 out of 17 home matches, while Nottingham Forest shares the same stat for their away matches.
13. Sheffield United’s home stats this season reads: 2 victories, 4 draws, and 11 losses. Nottingham Forest’s away record mirrors this.
14. Oliver McBurnie leads scoring for Sheffield United with 6 goals, as Chris Wood does with 12 goals for Nottingham Forest.
15. The most assists for Sheffield United is credited to Gustavo Hamer (6), while Anthony Elanga has made the most assists (8) for Nottingham Forest.
16. Sheffield United has conceded at least one goal in their last 16 matches.
17. Nottingham Forest has let in goals in their recent 10 fixtures.
18. Sheffield United typically wins the first half in 13% of their matches, whereas Nottingham Forest does so in 23% of their matches.
19. The winners of their latest encounter was Nottingham Forest.
20. Nottingham Forest won the last meeting by a single goal.
21. When Sheffield United goes 1-0 up at home, they secure victory in 66% of these games. If Nottingham Forest takes a 0-1 lead away, they win 40% of these matches.
22. If Sheffield United falls 0-1 behind at home, they never manage a comeback victory. When Nottingham Forest trails 1-0 away, they overturn the deficit to win in 7% of these cases.
23. Nottingham Forest boasts a superior performance record to Sheffield United in the Premier League.
24. Nottingham Forest has demonstrated better form than Sheffield United over the past 5 matches.
25. In their last five encounters across all competitions, Nottingham Forest has lost only one match to Sheffield United.
26. The last five clashes between the two clubs resulted in Sheffield United winning once, Nottingham Forest twice, and two draws.
27. Sheffield United averages 1.2 goals per match against Nottingham Forest, which in turn averages 1.4 goals per match against Sheffield United.
28. Average total goals per match between Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest stand at 2.6.
29. The average first-half goal tally hovers at 0.6 when Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest face off.
30. Both teams failed to win their last Premier League outing.
31. Both teams lost their last match played.
32. On average, Sheffield United scores 0.95 goals in home matches, while Nottingham Forest nets 1 goal per away match.