Nottingham Forest vs Wolverhampton tips and predictions: Hosts to thrive under relegation pressure

It’s fair to say that Nuno Espirito Santo hasn’t exactly made a desired impact at Forest since his appointment.

Believe it or not, no team has lost more Premier League games since the start of 2024 than Forest.

This poor run of form and a recent points deduction leaves the club precariously close to the drop zone. A win over Wolves would certainly alleviate their worries somewhat, but getting a win is far easier said than done.

 

 

Santo and his men have tasted victory just once in eight matches – a 3-1 win over Fulham a fortnight ago. Apart from that sole result, it’s been slim pickings for Forest.

The only slight positive for the relegation-threatened side is the fact that Wolves are in the midst of a rare dip.

Gary O’Neil has overseen a tremendous campaign, though things are beginning to slow at Molineux, with Wolves going on a four-match winless run – losing three of those encounters.

If there was ever a good time to play Wolves, this is it. With that in mind, we’re backing Forest to make a big breakthrough in their survival battle and pick up a narrow win.

The hosts to claim all three points after a single goal victory is the way to go in this one.

 

Team news

Nottingham Forest enter this fixture without Taiwo Awoniyi, Willy Boly and Nuno Tavares.

Wolves, on the other hand, will be missing Jeanricner Bellegarde and Pedro Neto. There are also doubts over Hwang Hee-Chan.

 

Key stats

- Nottingham Forest have won just one of their last 10 league games against Wolves

- No side has lost more Premier League games in 2024 than Nottingham Forest

- Wolves are winless in their last three Premier League games

- Nottingham Forest are looking win consecutive home league games for the first time since a run of four between April and August last year

 

Suggested bets

Nottingham Forest to win
Single goal winning margin
Nottingham Forest to score first