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Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Match Details:
League: Premier League
Venue: The City Ground, Nottinghamshire
Time: 9th May, 12:30 am
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Preview:
It’s the battle to avoid relegation at the City Ground as Nottingham Forest host bottom side Southampton on Monday night. Forest currently occupy one relegation spot as they sit 18th in the table, behind the likes of Leicester and Leeds on goal difference. Steve Cooper’s side have struggled for form – and despite holding on to a 1-0 lead until the 82nd minute against Brentford, they conceded two goals in the final 10 mins, eventually losing the game. They now have just a single league win in their last 12 matches – the win however coming against the high-flying Seagulls. Forest’s home form has been a shining light though in this not-so bright season, having one of the best records at home among the bottom half teams, let alone their relegation rivals. Steve Cooper’s side post Southampton still have to face the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal, thus a result against the Saints will be on top of the priority list. West Ham’s victory over Manchester United now means any two of Leicester, Leeds, Forest and Everton will battle to avoid relegation – assuming Southampton are down and out.
Ruben Selles is yet not waving the white flag, with the Saints almost at the brisk of relegation. Sitting bottom of the table, 5 points adrift of 19th placed Everton and 6 points off Forest, it wouldn’t be hard to argue that Southampton’s relegation is all but confirmed with just 4 games left in the campaign. Despite not having won any of their last 9 league games, they have taken a point each off the big guns – Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal during this time. The Saints aren’t the worst travelers, although the home form of their opponents today might negate any optimism of a positive result. Forest however, have some injury concerns at their sight which could line the perfect opportunity for Ruben Selles’ men to seek revenge for the 1-0 loss in the reverse fixture earlier this season at St. Mary’s.
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Prediction:
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Southampton
Nottingham Forest and Southampton Key Stats:
Goals:
Nottingham Forest: B Johnson (8), T Awoniyi, M Gibbs-White (4), C Wood (3)
Southampton: J Ward-Prowse (7), Che Adams (5), C Alcaraz (3)
Assists:
Nottingham Forest: M Gibbs-White (6), B Johnson, E Dennis, R Yates (2)
Southampton: Che Adams (3), J Ward-Prowse, R Perraud, A Bella-Kotchap, M Djenepo (2)
Tackles:
Nottingham Forest: PN Williams (72), S Aurier (53), J Worrall, R Lodi (43)
Southampton: J Ward-Prowse (58), K Walker-Peters, R Perraud (54), R Lavia (52)
Interceptions:
Nottingham Forest: N Williams (33), R Freuler (29), Felipe (28)
Southampton: J Ward-Prowse (48), A Bella-Kotchap (44), J Bednarek (40)
Chances Created:
Nottingham Forest: M Gibbs-White (60), B Johnson (27), N Williams (15)
Southampton: J Ward-Prowse (66), Che Adams (24), M Elyounoussi (18)
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Lineups:
Nottingham Forest: Navas; Felipe, Worrall, Niakhate; Aurier, Freuler, Mangala, Lodi; Gibbs-White, Johnson; Awoniyi
Southampton: McCarthy; Lyanco, Bednarek, Bella-Kotchap, Walker-Peters; Lavia, Ward-Prowse; S. Armstrong, Alcaraz, Sulemana; Adams
Unavailable Players:
Nottingham Forest: C Wood, Danilo, D Henderson, G Biancone, N Williams, G Scarpa, J Shelvey, J Colback
Southampton: J Larios, M Salisu, R Perraud, V Livramento
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Fantasy Combination:
Gk: G Bazunu
Def: S Aurier, R Lodi, M Niakhate, J Worrall
Mid: M Gibbs-White (vC), J Ward-Prowse, S Armstrong
Fwd: T Awoniyi, B Johnson (C), C Adams
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Captaincy Picks:
B Johnson, M Gibbs-White, J Ward-Prowse
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Grand League Picks:
T Awoniyi, C Adams, R Lodi
