Match Analysis: Nottingham Forest vs Fulham

On the 28th of September 2024, Nottingham Forest will take on Fulham in what promises to be an engaging Premier League encounter. Historically, Fulham has had a slight upper hand, winning 9 of their last 16 meetings, with Nottingham Forest clinching victory in 6, and only one match ending in a draw. Nottingham Forest is demonstrating average form at home this season, averaging 1.33 points per game, while Fulham has been impressive on the road, averaging 2 points per game.

When these teams clash, high-scoring games are common, with an average of 3.63 goals per match in their recent meetings and both teams scoring 56% of the time. Given Nottingham Forest’s moderate home performance and Fulham’s strong away form, expect a competitive match with a good possibility of both teams finding the back of the net again. A narrow win for Fulham, reflecting their superior away performance, might be on the cards, but do not discount a potential draw based on their most recent encounter.

Insights

• Nottingham Forest and Fulham have a historical head-to-head record with Fulham winning more often (9 wins for Fulham, 6 for Nottingham Forest, 1 draw).
• The last encounter between these two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
• Matches between Nottingham Forest and Fulham have an average of 3.63 goals.
• Both Teams to Score (BTTS) has occurred 56% of the time in their past meetings.
• Nottingham Forest has shown average home form with an average of 1.33 Points Per Game this season in the Premier League.
• Fulham has demonstrated good away form, averaging 2 Points Per Game away from home this season.
• Nottingham Forest’s home form and Fulham’s strong away form imply a closely contested match.
• Given the high average goals in past encounters, this fixture could potentially be high-scoring.
• Betting on both teams to score may be a favorable option considering historical statistics.
• Considering Fulham’s strong away performance, they might have a slight edge going into this match.

Match Forecast

• Nottingham Forest will likely capitalize on direct free kicks due to Fulham’s weakness in avoiding fouling in dangerous areas.
• Nottingham Forest’s strong aerial duels may be countered by Fulham’s equally strong aerial abilities.
• Fulham will probable exploit Nottingham Forest’s very weak defense against attacks down the wings.
• Fulham may struggle to defend set pieces, which could provide Nottingham Forest with several scoring opportunities.
• Nottingham Forest’s aggressive play and tendency to take a lot of shots may lead to numerous goal-scoring chances.
• Fulham’s play style of controlling the game in the opposition’s half could expose Nottingham Forest’s weakness in keeping possession of the ball.
• Nottingham Forest’s tendency to attack down the left may clash with Fulham’s preferred defense strategy on that side.
• Fulham’s use of the offside trap might catch Nottingham Forest’s attackers, given their weakness in avoiding offside.

Match Facts

• In the last 11 home games against Fulham FC, Nottingham Forest have won 3 times, drawn 3 times, and lost 5 times. The aggregate score favors Fulham FC with a 20-16 goal difference.
• Across their last 21 encounters, Nottingham Forest have secured 6 victories, with 4 draws and Fulham FC winning 11 times. Fulham FC have a goal advantage of 39-27 in these meetings.
• Last season’s fixtures ended 3-1 in favor of Nottingham Forest at home and 5-0 in favor of Fulham FC at home.
• Nottingham Forest have been unable to win in their last 7 home matches.
• Nottingham Forest have managed to score in each of their last 6 matches.
• Similarly, Fulham FC have also found the net in their last 6 matches.
• Nottingham Forest win the first half in 18% of their games, while Fulham FC do so in 35% of theirs.
• Nottingham Forest win 18% of their halftimes, whereas Fulham FC win 35%.
• The most recent meeting between the two sides was won by Nottingham Forest.
• Nottingham Forest’s last victory over Fulham FC was by a 2-goal margin.
• When Nottingham Forest take a 1-0 lead at home, they go on to win 54% of the time.
• Fulham FC convert a 1-0 lead away into a win 80% of the time.
• Nottingham Forest have never won at home when trailing 0-1.
• Likewise, Fulham FC have never won away when falling behind 1-0.
• Nottingham Forest’s Premier League performance this season is superior to that of Fulham FC.
• In their last 5 clashes, Nottingham Forest have won 2 and Fulham FC have won 3, with no draws.
• Fulham FC have lost only 1 of their last 4 Premier League matches against Nottingham Forest.
• Nottingham Forest have managed just 1 win in their last 4 Premier League games against Fulham FC.
• On average, Nottingham Forest score 1.2 goals per game against Fulham FC, while Fulham FC score 2.2 goals against Nottingham Forest.
• The average goal tally in matches between Nottingham Forest and Fulham FC is 3.4.
• The typical first-half goal count in their encounters is 1.6.
• At home, Nottingham Forest average 1.22 goals per match; Fulham FC average 1.33 goals per match when playing away.
• Ibrahim Sangare has the most yellow cards for Nottingham Forest with 2, while Sasa Lukic leads Fulham FC with 3 yellow cards.