Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction: Team to Win, Form, News and more 04/05/2024

Here is our prediction for the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest on Saturday, 4 May 2024.

 
6:45am on Saturday 4th May 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

A major game in the battle against relegation takes place on Saturday as Nottingham Forest travel to face Sheffield United.

The Blades have already been relegated to the Championship, but could help to pull Forest into the drop three should they claim all three points.

Current Form

Sheffield United current form

Unfortunately for Sheffield Utd, they will go down as one of the worst teams ever to play in the Premier League as they have collected just 16 points and three victories from their 35 matches so far.

They are on a run of four straight defeats versus Brentford, Burnley, Manchester United and Newcastle and in that run have conceded 15 goals.

Nottingham Forest current form

Forest haven't won a game in a month as in the last four they have drawn 2-2 against Wolves and lost three versus Tottenham, Everton and Manchester City.

They haven't kept a clean sheet in 12 matches.

Sheffield Utd vs Nottingham Forest Team News

Sheffield Utd's relegation fight hasn't been aided by a raft of injury issues. At the moment, James McAtee, Oli McBurnie, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Max Lowe, Chris Basham, John Egan, Daniel Jebbison, George Baldock and Tom Davies are all out.

Nuno Espirito Santo is sweating over the fitness of Neco Williams, Willy Boly and Murillo all suffered injuries against Man City, while Taiwo Awoniyi and Nicolas Dominguez will be assessed closer to kick-off.

Key player - Sheffield Utd

Vinicius Souza has been a standout performer in a poor Blades team this campaign.

24 yrs - M, DM (C) - Sheffield Utd
77
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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2479
Played matches
33
1
0
Tackles Won P90
2.47
Possesion lost all p90
8.78
Successful passing %
80%
Interceptions P90
1.09

Key player - Nottingham Forest

Chris Wood may have missed a few sitters against Man City, but he remains Forest's biggest goal threat.

32 yrs - S (C) - Notts Forest
85 
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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1549
Played matches
28
12
1
Shots P90
2.15
Shots On target P90
1.16
Successful passing %
67%
Final third passes P90
7.91

Scoreline Prediction

Sheffield Utd haven't even been able to stop fellow relegation struggling from dominating at Bramall Lane recently, and Forest should view this as a must-win.

Sheffield Utd 0-2 Nottingham Forest

For all of the analysis of the match as it happens live, check out our Preview and Live Update page for the game.

FAQs

What was the score the last time Sheffield Utd played Nottingham Forest? Back in August, Nottingham Forest defeated Sheffield Utd 2-1.

What is Sheffield Utd's next match? After Forest, Sheffield Utd face Everton.

What is Nottingham Forest's next match? After Sheffield Utd, Forest face Chelsea.

Who is Sheffield Utd's top scorer? Oli McBurnie has scored six Premier League goals this season.

Who is Nottingham Forest's top scorer? Chris Wood has scored 12 Premier League goals this season.

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