Match Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest

Match Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest

Date: Monday, 6 January 2025

Kick-off Time: 20:00 (GMT)

Venue: Molineux Stadium

Broadcast: Sky Sports

• Recent Form: Unbeaten in their last three Premier League matches, Wolverhampton Wanderers have seen a resurgence under new manager Vítor Pereira, securing two wins and a draw
• Highlights: Notable victories against Leicester City (3-0 away) and Manchester United (2-0 at home) have boosted team morale.
• League Position: 17th place, just above the relegation zone.
• Season Objectives: Aiming to distance themselves from relegation threats and achieve mid-table security.
  

• Recent Form: An impressive five-match Premier League winning streak.
• Highlights: Their current form is their longest winning sequence in the competition since 1995.
• League Position: 3rd place, firmly in the Champions League qualification spots.
• Season Objectives: Aiming to maintain their top-four position and secure European football for next season.
  

• League Position - Wolves 17th - Nottingham Forest - 3rd
• Goals Scored - Wolves 31 - Nottingham Forest 28
• Goals Conceded - Wolves 42- Nottingham Forest 19
• Clean Sheets - Wolves 3 - Nottingham Forest 8
• Average Possession (%) - Wolves 48 - Nottingham Forest 51
• Shots per Match - Wolves 10.5 - Nottingham Forest 12.3
• xG (Expected Goals) - Wolves 19.4 - Nottingham Forest 22.7
  

Note: Statistics are based on the current Premier League season up to January 6, 2025.

• 31/08/2024 0 Nottingham Forest 1–1 Wolves - Wood (NFO 23'); Bellegarde (WOL 45')
• 13/04/2024 - Nottingham Forest 2–2 Wolves - Gibbs-White (NFO 12'); Awoniyi (NFO 78'); Neto (WOL 34'); Hwang (WOL 65')
• 09/12/2023 - Wolves 1–1 Nottingham Forest - Cunha (WOL 32'); Toffolo (NFO 14')
• 01/04/2023 - Nottingham Forest 1–1 Wolves - Johnson (NFO 38'); Podence (WOL 83')
• 11/01/2023 - Nottingham Forest 1–1 Wolves - Boly (NFO 18'); Jiménez (WOL 64')
  

Chris Wood opened the scoring for Forest in the 23rd minute with a header from a set-piece. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde equalized for Wolves just before halftime with a long-range effort. Both teams had chances in the second half, but goalkeepers were in fine form.

 Morgan Gibbs-White scored early for Forest with a curling shot in the 12th minute. Pedro Neto leveled for Wolves in the 34th minute after a swift counter-attack. Hwang Hee-chan gave Wolves the lead in the 65th minute with a close-range finish. Taiwo Awoniyi secured a point for Forest with a header in the 78th minute.

•  Home/Away Performance Patterns: Both teams have shown resilience, often coming from behind to secure points.
• Set-Piece Trends: Nottingham Forest has been particularly effective from set-pieces, with several goals originating from dead-ball situations.
• Impact of Individual Players: Players like Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood have consistently influenced outcomes with goals and assists.
• Momentum Shifts: Matches have frequently seen momentum swings, with late goals altering results, indicating both teams' persistence.
  

• Goalkeeper: José Sá
• Defenders: Matt Doherty, Santiago Bueno, Craig Dawson
• Midfielders: Nélson Semedo, Tommy Doyle, João Gomes, Rayan Aït-Nouri
• Attacking Midfielders: Hwang Hee-chan, Gonçalo Guedes
• Forward: Jørgen Strand Larsen

Note: Matheus Cunha is suspended for this fixture due to a two-match ban following a misconduct charge

• Goalkeeper: Matz Sels
• Defenders: Ola Aina, Nikola Milenković, Murillo, Neco Williams
• Midfielders: Ryan Yates, Elliot Anderson
• Attacking Midfielders: Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi
• Forward: Chris Wood

Note: Actual starting lineups may vary depending on final team selections and any last-minute changes.

• Predicted Score: Wolves 1–2 Nottingham Forest
• First Goal Scorer Prediction: Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)

“Likely to score within the first 30 minutes, possibly from a well-worked counterattack or a dead-ball situation.”

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• Over 9.5 Corners: Both teams tend to play wide, leading to frequent corners.
• Both Teams To Score
• Over 2.5 Goals: Wolves’ pressing and Nottingham Forest’s compact style contribute to opportunities and spaces.
  

Corners Prediction: Over 9.5 Corners

• Both teams tend to play wide, with Wolves relying heavily on their wing-backs crossing ability and Nottingham Forest utilising Anthony Elanga and Gibbs-White for counterattacks. This style of play often leads to corners.
• In previous meetings, matches have seen 8–12 corners on average, making this a solid line for your acca.

Goals Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals

• Wolves’ high press and Nottingham Forest’s compact defensive style often lead to turnovers in dangerous areas, creating goal-scoring opportunities.
• Both teams’ recent fixtures have seen at least three goals in matches involving similar tactical setups.
• Given the attacking intent of both sides, this market aligns well with their current form.

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Prediction: Yes

• Wolves have scored in all of their home games this season, showcasing consistent attacking output.
• Nottingham Forest has failed to score in only two away matches, demonstrating their ability to find the net on the road.
• With both teams likely to capitalise on defensive vulnerabilities, this market is a strong addition to your acca.

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