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The City Ground will be the stage for a Premier League clash as Nottingham Forest take on Southampton on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 2 PM UK time. Nottingham Forest, sitting 3rd in the table with 41 points, are aiming to extend their unbeaten run to eight league games, while Southampton, rooted to the bottom with just 6 points, are desperate to end an 11-match winless streak. Forest come into this match after a 1-1 draw with Liverpool, while Southampton suffered a 3-1 defeat to Manchester United. With both teams in need of points, this promises to be an intriguing encounter.

Team Analysis:

Nottingham Forest:

Nottingham Forest have been in excellent form this season, with their unbeaten run in the Premier League stretching to seven games. They come into this match looking to extend that run.

• Current Form: Forest’s last outing was a 1-1 draw with Liverpool, where Chris Wood scored his 13th goal of the season. This followed a 2-0 victory over Fulham and a 3-1 win against Aston Villa, leaving them unbeaten in their last seven league matches.
• Key Players: Chris Wood (13 goals) has been the standout performer in attack, while Morgan Gibbs-White provides creativity in midfield. Murillo has been solid in defence.
• Injuries: Forest will be without Ibrahim Sangare (hamstring), but they are otherwise in good shape.
• Home Form: Forest have been strong at home, with five wins, three draws, and two losses in their 10 league games at the City Ground this season.

Southampton:

Southampton have been in dire form this season, with their struggles continuing under Ivan Jurić. They come into this match winless in their last 11 league games.

• Current Form: Southampton’s last outing was a 3-1 defeat to Manchester United, where they took an early lead but were undone by a 12-minute hat-trick from Amad Diallo. This followed a 1-1 draw with Burnley and a 2-0 loss to Everton, leaving them winless in their last 11 league matches.
• Key Players: Tyler Dibling, Joe Aribo, and Adam Armstrong (all with 2 goals) have been crucial in attack, while James Ward-Prowse provides creativity in midfield.
• Injuries: Southampton will be without Tyler Dibling (ankle), Jack Stephens (unspecified), and Ross Stewart (calf).
• Away Form: Southampton have been poor on the road, with nine losses and two draws in their 11 away league games this season.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters:

Nottingham Forest have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning the last three Premier League meetings against Southampton. The reverse fixture in August saw Forest secure a 1-0 victory, with Morgan Gibbs-White scoring the lone goal. Southampton’s last win in this fixture came in 2012, highlighting their struggles against Forest.

Prediction:

Nottingham Forest’s superior form and home advantage make them heavy favourites for this clash. Southampton’s injury woes and poor away form further tilt the scales in Forest’s favour. Expect a comfortable win for the hosts.

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Nottingham Forest 3-0 Southampton

Betting Tips:

• Both Teams to Score: No
  (Southampton have struggled to score consistently, especially against top teams.)
• Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over
  (Forest’s attacking style and Southampton’s defensive vulnerabilities suggest a high-scoring game.)
• Anytime Goalscorer: Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
  (The New Zealand forward has been in fine form and is a constant threat.)

Hot Stat:

Nottingham Forest have scored the first goal in 17 of their 21 Premier League games this season, the highest in the league.

Possible Lineups:

Nottingham Forest: Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
Southampton: Ramsdale; Wood, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis; Sugawara, Downes, Ugochukwu, Walker-Peters; Fernandes; Onuachu, Sulemana

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