Nottingham Forest host Southampton at The City Ground on Sunday afternoon, with both teams at opposite ends of the Premier League spectrum. Forest are flying high in the top four, while Southampton are languishing at the bottom of the table, staring relegation in the face.
Match Details
- Location: Nottingham, England
- Stadium: The City Ground
- Date: Sunday, 19 January
- Kick-off Time: 14:00 GMT / 09:00 ET / 06:00 PT
- Referee: Anthony Taylor
- VAR: Graham Scott
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
- Nottingham Forest: 3 wins
- Southampton: 2 wins
- Draws: 0
- Last Meeting: Southampton 0-1 Nottingham Forest (24 August 2024) – Premier League
Current Form (All Competitions)
Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool
- Nottingham Forest 2-0 Luton
- Wolves 0-3 Nottingham Forest
- Everton 0-2 Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham
Southampton
- Man Utd 3-1 Southampton
- Southampton 3-0 Swansea
- Southampton 0-5 Brentford
- Crystal Palace 2-1 Southampton
- Southampton 0-1 West Ham
Team News
Nottingham Forest
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side is nearly at full strength, with Ibrahim Sangare the only absentee. Danilo has returned from a broken ankle and is expected to feature on the bench or as a substitute. Forest’s stability and consistency have been key to their remarkable form this season.
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Sels
- Defense: Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams
- Midfield: Yates, Anderson
- Attack: Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi
- ST: Wood
Southampton
Southampton face fitness concerns over Tyler Dibling, who was substituted midweek due to an ankle injury. Gavin Bazunu is nearing a return but is unlikely to displace Aaron Ramsdale in goal. Long-term absentees Juan Larios and Ross Stewart remain unavailable, while Jack Stephens is out with a training injury.
Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)
- GK: Ramsdale
- Defense: Wood, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis
- Midfield: Sugawara, Downes, Aribo, Walker-Peters
- Attack: Fernandes, Sulemana
- ST: Armstrong
Score Prediction
Nottingham Forest are in sensational form and should have no trouble dispatching a struggling Southampton side. Forest’s defensive solidity and attacking efficiency make them overwhelming favorites, while the Saints’ inability to score consistently will likely hinder any chance of an upset.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Southampton
