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Coventry City will be hoping to score their first Premier League goal let alone get their first points of the season when they take on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday evening.
The Sky Blues sit rock-bottom of the league with no points, no goals and 10 conceded from their first four games.
Meanwhile, Forest earned their first win this term last weekend, beating Aston Villa 2-1 away from home.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Nottingham Forest vs. Coventry City key stats
- Forest are unbeaten in three games (W1, D2).
- Coventry have won just once in five away league matches (D2, L2).
- Forest have won the last six competitive home H2Hs.
Nottingham Forest vs. Coventry City preview: Forest to pile more misery?
Nottingham Forest vs Coventry — Tale of the Tape
| Nottingham Forest | vs | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
| 11th | Position | 20th |
| 5 | Points | 0 |
| 4 | Goals For | 0 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 10 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 15th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 20th (A) |
After a stuttering start to the season, Forest are starting to find their feet under Oliver Glasner.
They are unbeaten in three matches now, and picked up their first win against Villa.
The Tricky Trees will be aiming for back-to-back league wins on home soil here, which would elevate them into the top half of the table heading into the international break.
However, they may have to do so without three defenders including Nikola Milenkovic, who are all injury doubts.
Taiwo Awoniyi will be unable to play against his former club due to suspension, while Haji Wright headlines the injury absentees for Coventry.
With those two key strikers unavailable, Frank Lampard will be wondering where the goals in his team will come from.
Yet to score in the league, it could be another long evening for the Sky Blues.
However, all it takes is for Coventry to earn their first point or even score their first goal to give a big confidence boost for the rest of the season.
Nottingham Forest vs. Coventry City form guide & betting tips
| Nottingham Forest | vs | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
LDDW |
Form | LLLL |
| 7 | Points | 0 |
| 11th | Form Table | 20th |
| 4 | Goals For | 0 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 10 |
LLDDW |
Form (All Comps) | WLLLL |
Whispers predicts: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Coventry City
Forest are 13/20 (1.65) favourites to win, but while we side with the bookies, we want to explore other bets.
BTTS – No at 21/20 (2.05) stands out given Coventry's scoring troubles, while Under 2.5 goals at 11/10 (2.10) reflects the fact both teams have only netted four times between them all season.
Our final pick focuses on the corners market, and the fact Coventry's last 12 league games have produced 10 or fewer makes Under 10.5 corners at 6/10 (1.60) a straightforward bet.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-0 Forest victory, which can be backed at 8/1 (9.00).
> Under 10.5 corners at 1.60 | Likelihood: High
> BTTS – No at 2.05 | Likelihood: Medium
> Under 2.5 goals at 2.10 | Likelihood: Medium