Nottm Forest vs Wolves: A Crucial Premier League Battle

Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to clash at the City Ground on Wednesday night in a Premier League fixture with significant implications for both sides. Forest are battling to secure their Premier League status, while Wolves find themselves deep in relegation trouble. This match promises to be a tense and hard-fought encounter.

Forest’s Fight for Survival

Nottingham Forest currently occupies the 17th position in the Premier League table, holding a slender three-point advantage over West Ham United. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, with a damaging 3-1 defeat to Leeds United following a home draw against Crystal Palace. Sean Dyche’s team has secured seven wins, five draws, and 13 defeats in 25 league matches, accumulating 26 points.

While their home record isn’t stellar – 12 points from 12 matches – it’s a potential advantage against a Wolves side struggling on the road. Forest also have their sights set on the Europa League, with a knockout round playoff against Fenerbahce looming on February 19th.

Wolves’ Relegation Concerns

Wolverhampton Wanderers are facing a grim reality, sitting at the bottom of the Premier League table with just eight points from 25 matches. They trail safety by a daunting 18 points, making their survival chances incredibly slim. A record of one win, five draws, and 19 defeats paints a bleak picture.

Their recent form has been equally concerning, with a 3-1 home loss to Chelsea extending their winless streak to three games. Wolves haven’t tasted victory at the City Ground since a Championship clash in September 2017, highlighting the difficulty of their task. For more information on the Premier League standings, visit the official Premier League website.

Team News & Predicted Lineups

Nottingham Forest are hopeful of a return for key defender Murillo from a calf injury. Neco Williams is also back from suspension. Matz Sels is facing a late fitness test on a hip issue, while John Victor, Chris Wood, and Nicolo Savona are ruled out. Elliot Anderson is expected to feature in midfield, and Lorenzo Lucca could make his full debut up front.

Possible Starting Lineup: Ortega; Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams; Anderson, Sangare; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez; Lucca

Wolverhampton Wanderers will be without Hwang Hee-chan due to a hamstring injury. Toti Gomes remains sidelined with a thigh injury, but Andre is hopeful of recovering from a calf injury. Angel Gomes may move into a wider area, and Mateus Mane is expected to start.

Possible Starting Lineup: Sa; Doherty, Mosquera, S Bueno, H Bueno; J Gomes, Andre; A Gomes, Armstrong, Mane; Arokodare

Match Prediction

This is a massive match for both teams, but particularly for Nottingham Forest. While Wolves are capable of a positive result, the game is expected to be very tight. Forest, playing in front of their home supporters, should be able to secure a vital three points. For detailed match statistics and analysis, check out WhoScored.com.