Southampton vs Nottingham Forest: odds, betting tips
As of the World Cup break, Southampton are at the bottom of the Premier League table and two points away from safety. The team has struggled since firing Ralph Hasenhuttl and hiring Nathan Jones, who has led them to five consecutive losses. Southampton has the joint-fewest wins and joint-most defeats in the league. Nottingham Forest, which is two points above Southampton but still in the relegation zone, has been facing a tough schedule but has managed to earn eight points in its past six matches, including victories over Liverpool and Crystal Palace and a draw with Chelsea.
Match preview
The Premier League match between Southampton and Nottingham Forest will take place on 04/01/2023 at 19:30 UTC. This highly anticipated game is expected to be a thrilling one for all Football fans. According to bookmakers, Southampton is the favourite to win with odds of 2.03.
Southampton vs Nottingham Forest: Predictions
As of the 2022/23 season, Southampton has been struggling to maintain their position in the Premier League. They currently sit at the bottom of the league, having recently fired manager Ralph Hasenhuttl and hired Nathan Jones. Jones has led the team on a five-game losing streak, including losses to Brighton and Fulham. This has left Southampton with the joint-fewest wins and joint-most defeats in the Premier League, two points away from safety. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest, who are also in the relegation zone, have managed to earn eight points in their last six matches despite facing tough opponents such as Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea. They have also managed to draw with Brentford and defeat Crystal Palace, providing some hope for the team.
Southampton v Nottingham Forest Tip and Winning Probabilities
Our betting tip for the game between Southampton and Nottingham Forest is that Southampton will win. The estimated probability of Southampton winning is 44%, while the probability of a draw (X) is 27%, and the probability of Nottingham Forest winning is 29%.
Our partners who are expert tipsters believe that there will be more than 1.5 goals scored in this match.
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Southampton vs Nottingham Forest match stats
Unfortunately, this game may not be very thrilling for Southampton and Forest fans or for neutral viewers. Both teams have struggled in front of goal, with Forest only scoring one goal away from home in the Premier League this season and Southampton having the lowest number of home points in the top flight this season with six. Additionally, the teams have not been successful in earning corners, with Forest having the lowest average of 3.2 per game and Southampton not faring much better with an average of 3.7. As a result, it is unlikely that fans will even have the excitement of set pieces to look forward to.
Southampton vs Nottingham Forest head-to-head
- On 14 January 2012, Southampton won 3-0 against Nottingham Forest in the Championship at the City Ground.
- On 10 September 2011, Southampton defeated Nottingham Forest 3-2 in the Championship.
- On 3 May 2009, Nottingham Forest beat Southampton 3-1 in the Championship.
- On 20 December 2008, Nottingham Forest won 2-0 against Southampton in the Championship.
- On 28 December 1998, Nottingham Forest and Southampton played to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League.
This was the first time these two teams had faced each other in almost 11 years, since Southampton won 3-0 at the City Ground in the Championship to complete their league double against Nottingham Forest.
Match Details:
Southampton vs Nottingham Forest
Competition: Premier League England
Date: 04/01/2023
Kick-off time: 19:30 UTC
Location: St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, England
where to watch:
Online streaming: DAZN
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