Southampton vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction odds & betting tips, 04/01/2023, team news, line ups

Top three predictions on Southampton vs Nottingham Forest — Premier League

Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Win either half: Southampton — 1.57

Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals: Under 2.5 — 1.81

Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Team to score first & win: Southampton — 2.26

Win either half: Southampton

The Saints head into the game as the favourites despite their dire form, having lost their last five league matches. Their form may be dreadful but the chances of winning one half against Nottingham, who are in decent form in recent games, are feasible.

Total goals: Under 2.5

Both sides have struggled in the front of goal this season. Southampton have 15 goals in 17 matches while Nottingham have managed 12 goals in 17 games as well. For this reason, this game could end with less than three goals.

Team to score first & Win: Southampton

Because this game will lack many goals, hence backing Southamtpon to score first and defend their lead firmly until the last whistle of the game.

Preliminary Review & Match prediction for Southampton vs Nottingham Forest

Southampton

The Saints have been dreadful in the Premier League this season and have lost their last five league matches. For this reason, they are at the bottom of the table with 12 points after 17 matches.

Number 15 🪄 pic.twitter.com/1dewtSKVi3

— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) January 1, 2023

However, a win over Nottingham would take them as high as 17th position and that’s what they will only think about.

Nottingham Forest

The Tricky Tree have managed five points in their last five league matches, following their 1-1 draw against Chelsea at home on Sunday.

Thank you for your fantastic support this evening, Reds. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YsjX66fUoH

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) January 1, 2023

Nottingham Forest can go as high as 14th if they somehow pull off a win over Southampton on Tuesday night.

Southampton vs Nottingham Forest prediction

Playing at home should always come as an extra motivation to put up a fight. Southampton need to win games as this to move out of the danger zone. It would be a shock if they end up losing to Nottingham Forest.

Get Rich Quick

This game won’t produce many goals, hence expecting the Saints to beat Nottingham Forest 2-0, yes this is a stretch.

Safe Bet

It’s almost safer to back the favourites to either win or draw, hence backing the Saints to avoid defeat to Nottingham.

Southampton Team News

Valentino Livramento, Juan Larios, Theo Walcott and Alex McCarthy are injured. Samuel Edozie could feature against Nottingham Forest. 

Predicted starting lineup

Goalkeeper: Bazunu

Defenders: Walker-Peters, Salisu, Bella-Kotchap, Lyanco, Maitland-Niles

Midfielders: Elyounoussi, Ward-Prowse

Forwards: Edozie, Adams, Aribo

Nottingham Forest Team News

Giulian Biancone, Omar Richards, Jesse Lingard, Cheikhou Kouyate and Moussa Niakhate are injured. 

Predicted starting lineup

Goalkeeper: Henderson

Defenders: Aurier, Worrall, Boly, Lodi

Midfielders: Yates, Freuler, Mangala

Forwards: Johnson, Gibbs-White, Awoniyi

FAQ for Southampton vs Nottingham Forest

Where will this fixture be played?

This match will be played at St Mary’s (Southampton)

When will the match take place?

This starting whistle will sound on January 4th, 2023. 20:00 UTC.

Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?

We recommend checking out the odds at 22bet for Southampton vs Nottingham Forest.