Fulham vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League Match Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips

Fulham welcome Nottingham Forest to Craven Cottage in a crucial mid-table Premier League clash. Both sides have had mixed fortunes in recent weeks and will be looking for three points to push up the table.

Fixture: Fulham vs Nottingham Forest

Date: Saturday, 15 February 2025

Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

Venue: Craven Cottage, London

• 2-1 vs Newcastle (A)
• 0-1 vs Man Utd (H)
• 2-0 vs Leicester (A)
• 2-3 vs West Ham (A)
• 2-2 vs Ipswich (H)

Marco Silva’s men have shown resilience in tough fixtures but have struggled with consistency. Their recent away win at Newcastle will give them confidence, though injuries have impacted squad depth.

• 7-0 vs Brighton (H)
• 0-5 vs Bournemouth (A)
• 3-2 vs Southampton (H)
• 1-1 vs Liverpool (H)
• 3-0 vs Wolves (A)

Forest are coming off a massive win against Brighton but were humbled by Bournemouth just before that. Their attacking play has been impressive, but defensive vulnerabilities remain

• Reiss Nelson (Hamstring) – Doubt 
• Kenny Tete (Knee) – Out
• Harry Wilson (Foot, Surgery Required) – Out

Fulham’s squad has been hit hard, especially in attacking areas. The absence of Wilson and Nelson limits their width and creativity

• Callum Hudson-Odoi (Groin Issue) – Uncertain

Forest have a nearly full-strength squad apart from Hudson-Odoi, who has been a key part of their attack.

• Goalkeeper: Bernd Leno
• Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Calvin Bassey, Joachim, Antonee Robinson
• Midfielders: Sasa Lukic, Sander Berge
• Attacking Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Andreas Pereira, Emile Smith Rowe
• Forward: Raul Jimenez

While Jimenez leads the line, Fulham will look to Pereira and Smith Rowe for creativity.

• Goalkeeper: Matz Sels
• Defenders: Nikolo Milenkovic, Murillo, Morato
• Midfielders: Neco Williams, Morgan Gibbs-White, Danilo, Elliot Anderson, Ola Aina
• Forwards: Anthony Elanga, Chris Wood

Forest will look to use their pace in attack, with Gibbs-White pulling the strings in midfield.

• Strengths: Home form, midfield control, set-piece threats
• Weaknesses: Defensive lapses, lack of wide attackers due to injuries

Silva’s side will try to control possession and exploit Forest’s defensive inconsistencies.

• Strengths: High-scoring attack, counter-attacking speed
• Weaknesses: Susceptibility to defensive errors, lack of clean sheets

Forest will rely on their pace on the counter-attack, with Elanga looking to cause the Cottagers backline issues with his speed. 

• Morgan Gibbs-White vs Sander Berge - Gibbs-White has been instrumental in Forest’s attack, but he faces a tough battle against the defensive presence of Berge in midfield.
• Set-Piece Danger – Andreas Pereira vs Forest Defence - Pereira’s deliveries from free-kicks and corners will be a major threat, with Jimenez and Andersen posing aerial dangers.
  

Fulham will aim to dominate possession and create through Iwobi and Pereira, while Forest will play direct and use pace on the break. This could be a high-scoring affair if defensive weaknesses are exposed.

Fulham 2-2 Nottingham Forest

Both teams have been inconsistent but have goals in them. Expect an exciting encounter with neither side able to fully take control.

Chris Wood has scored five goals in his last three games for Forest and will be looking to continue his hot streak as he pushed to win the Golden Boot.

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