The Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers is set to ignite the City Ground on Saturday, August 31, 2024 in one of the 3pm kickoffs.
As both teams prepare for their third matchday of the season, Nottingham Forest aim to build on a strong start, while Wolves are desperate for a turnaround after two disappointing defeats.
Match Preview
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest Recent Form
Nottingham Forest currently sit in 6th place with 4 points from their first two matches. Under the guidance of manager Nuno Espírito Santo, Forest have shown resilience, particularly after losing midfielder Danilo to a serious injury in their match against Bournemouth.
Despite the setback, they managed to secure valuable points, demonstrating the defensive solidity and tactical awareness instilled by Nuno, who is well-known for his successful spell at Wolves.
Nottingham Forest Injury News
Forest's key injury concern is Danilo, who suffered a broken ankle and will be out for a significant period. This injury has forced the team to adjust their midfield setup, which will potentially affecting their tactical flexibility moving forward.
Wolves
Wolves Recent Form
Wolves find themselves in a difficult position, languishing in 19th place after two consecutive losses.
Their most recent match was a 2-6 defeat to Chelsea, where their defensive frailties were starkly exposed. Despite moments of attacking promise, Wolves have struggled to find any consistency under new manager Gary O'Neil.
Wolves Injury News
Wolves have no significant new injuries reported but are dealing with ongoing concerns over their defensive lineup's form and cohesion, which has been a primary reason for their poor start to the season.
Players To Watch
Nottingham Forest Player To Watch
Morgan Gibbs-White is expected to be a key player for Nottingham Forest. His creativity and ability to unlock defences will be crucial, especially against a Wolves side that has shown defensive vulnerabilities in their opening games.
Wolves Player To Watch
Matheus Cunha is one to watch for Wolves. The forward will be looking to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Forest and provide the attacking spark needed to break their winless streak.
Prediction
Given Forest's strong start and Wolves' defensive struggles, Forest have the edge going into this match.
With Wolves' capacity to score but also concede heavily, a "Both Teams to Score" bet seems a likely outcome.
A safer option could be the double chance bet on Nottingham Forest or a draw at odds of 2/7 with bet365, while betting on both teams to score is set at 13/20 with Unibet.
Our Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2 - 1 Wolves
