With Nottingham Forest hoping to distance themselves further from the Premier League‘s relegation zone, they will hope to get the better of hosts Fulham at Craven Cottage on Monday.
Fulham's tally of 20 points after 16 matchweeks sees them come into Monday's clash in 15th place, seven points above the bottom three, whereas Forest are 16th with 18 points having beaten Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 on December 14.
Contents
- 1 Fulham vs Nottingham Forest prediction: Goals for both at Craven Cottage?
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Fulham predicted to win by the bookmakers
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Cottagers dominate the modern era
- 4 Fulham preview: Concerning form of late
- 5 Nottingham Forest preview: Improvements under Sean Dyche
- 6 Player to watch: Elliot Anderson
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest prediction: Goals for both at Craven Cottage?
Key stats
- Fulham have conceded nine goals in their past four games.
- Nottingham Forest have scored at least two goals in five of their past eight fixtures in all competitions.
- Fulham have netted 11 goals in their five most recent outings.
Correct score prediction: Fulham 1-3 Nottingham Forest
Considering that both teams have often found the back of the net in recent games, it would not be surprising if Monday's contestants both created numerous chances.
Perhaps Nottingham Forest will be able to take advantage of Fulham's defensive frailty, though they may have to rely on counter-attacks to get the better of their hosts.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Fulham predicted to win by the bookmakers
- HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.3) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 19/10 (2.9) – 34.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Fulham are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 42.1%, but the bookmakers have given Nottingham Forest a sizeable 34.5% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Cottagers dominate the modern era
In the six Premier League games since both have been in the division, Fulham have dominated meetings between the two, emerging triumphant on five occasions while losing just once.
Fulham won both encounters in the Premier League last term, winning 2-1 at home in February, and winning 1-0 on the road in September 2024.
England Premier League 20/12/25
Fulham
Nottm Forest
Elite Club Friendlies 26/07/25
Nottm Forest
Fulham
England Premier League 15/02/25
Fulham
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 28/09/24
Nottm Forest
Fulham
England Premier League 02/04/24
Nottm Forest
Fulham
Fulham preview: Concerning form of late
Head coach Marco Silva has overseen three defeats in his side's past four games, all of which have come in the Premier League, though each loss has only been by a one-goal margin.
Silva will not be able to select the likes of Alex Iwobi in midfield due to his participation at AFCON with Nigeria, so perhaps Sander Berge will be partnered by Sasa Lukic.
Predicted lineup: Leno (GK), Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Castagne, Lukic, Berge, Wilson, Rowe, Kevin & Jimenez
Last five results:
- Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham
- Burnley 2-3 Fulham
- Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace
- Fulham 4-5 Manchester City
- Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Fulham
Nottingham Forest preview: Improvements under Sean Dyche
While Forest boss Sean Dyche has suffered two defeats in his last five games in charge, he did guide the club to three wins in that time, as well as six victories in their past eight matches.
After scoring twice against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, Callum Hudson-Odoi will be keen to impress in the forward line.
Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Luiz, Anderson, Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Ndoye & Jesus
Last five results:
- Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur
- Utrecht 1-2 Nottingham Forest
- Everton 3-0 Nottingham Forest
- Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
Player to watch: Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has been subject of significant interest from some of the Premier League's finest teams, with the Englishman's rounded displays making him one of the division's standout performers.
Anderson has attempted the most passes (1,170), won the second most tackles (28) and blocked the most passes (24) of players in the Forest squad, and he will be key on Monday.