Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest Prediction: Nottingham Forest’s superior defensive record (3 consecutive clean sheets) and in-form striker Chris Wood (11 goals) facing Wolves’ weakened attack (missing 10-goal Cunha) points to a 2-1 away victory, with Wood and Gibbs-White scoring for Forest while Hwang Hee-chan nets for the hosts at Molineux.
Match Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League – Gameweek 20 |
| Teams | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest |
| Date & Time | January 6, 2025, 20:00 UK |
| Venue | Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton |
| Last Meeting | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Wolves (Aug 31, 2024) |
| Current Form (All Comps) | Wolves: LLWWD, Forest: WWWWW |
Key Facts
- Nottingham Forest sits 3rd in Premier League with 37 points from 19 matches.
- Wolves occupy 17th position with 16 points from 19 matches.
- Forest arrives on five-match winning streak in Premier League.
- Wolves unbeaten in three matches under new manager Vitor Pereira.
- Former Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo returns to Molineux with Forest.
Who Are The Key Absentees?
Wolves face significant selection challenges with Matheus Cunha suspended following misconduct charges. Additional absences include Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Yerson Mosquera, Boubacar Traore, Pablo Sarabia and Toti Gomes through injuries. Mario Lemina and Andre remain doubtful.
Forest miss Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare through injuries, while Murillo and Callum Hudson-Odoi face late fitness tests.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest Lineups—How Will Teams Line Up?
Predicted Wolves XI (4-3-3): Sa; Doherty, Bueno, Dawson, Semedo; Doyle, J. Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Hwang, Guedes, Larsen
Predicted Forest XI (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
What Makes This Match Significant?
This Premier League clash carries substantial weight for both sides. Nottingham Forest aims to maintain their surprising Champions League push under former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo. Meanwhile, Wolves fight to distance themselves from the relegation zone under new manager Vitor Pereira.
What Do Recent Statistics Show?
Head-to-Head Analysis (Last 5 Meetings):
- Aug 2024: Forest 1-1 Wolves
- Apr 2024: Forest 2-2 Wolves
- Dec 2023: Wolves 1-1 Forest
- Apr 2023: Forest 1-1 Wolves
- Jan 2023: Forest 1-1 Wolves (FA Cup)
Current Season Statistics
Wolves:
- Goals Scored: 31
- Goals Conceded: 42
- Clean Sheets: 4
Forest:
- Goals Scored: 26
- Goals Conceded: 19
- Clean Sheets: 7
Where Can Fans Watch The Match?
USA viewers can watch on:
- USA Network
- UNIVERSO
- Streaming via fuboTV, Sling TV, NBC Sports App
- Audio commentary on SiriusXM FC
UK viewers can watch on:
- Sky Sports Main Event
- Sky Sports Premier League
- Sky Go UK
What’s The Match Prediction?
Based on current form and team news, Nottingham Forest hold advantages in momentum and available personnel. Forest’s defensive solidity combined with Wolves’ attacking absences suggests a competitive but potentially low-scoring affair. The return of Nuno Espirito Santo adds emotional significance to an already crucial fixture.
Latest Team News
Wolves approach potential transfer activity with Emmanuel Agbadou reportedly attending the match. Forest receive boost with Ryan Yates returning from suspension, while Morgan Gibbs-White faces emotional return to former club.
This Premier League encounter represents crucial momentum points for both sides as they pursue vastly different seasonal objectives.
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