The Premier League is back in action with another round of matches this week as Wolverhampton Wanderers take on an impressive Nottingham Forest side in an important encounter at the Molineux Stadium on Monday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest Preview
Nottingham Forest are in third place in the Premier League standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side eased past Everton by a comfortable 2-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, on the other hand, are in 17th place in the league table and have struggled over the past year. The hosts held Tottenham Hotspur to an admirable 2-2 draw in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this week.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Wolverhampton Wanderers have a good historical record against Nottingham Forest and have won 63 out of the 138 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Wolverhampton Wanderers' 45 victories.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers have lost only one of their last 12 matches against Nottingham Forest in league competitions and are unbeaten in their last five such games in the Premier League.
- Nottingham Forest are winless in their last four matches away from home against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League, with their previous such victory coming by a 4-1 scoreline in December 1980.
- Nottingham Forest have played out draws in each of their last four matches against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League - their longest such run against a single opponent in the competition since 2003.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
Nottingham Forest have been in exceptional form so far this season and will need to play out of their skins to keep their place in the top four. Chris Wood has been talismanic for his side this season and will look to add to his goal tally in this fixture.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have not been at their best this season and will be up against a strong opponent on Monday. Nottingham Forest are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Nottingham Forest
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Nottingham Forest to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Wolverhampton Wanderers to score first - Yes