Sparks will fly as two Premier League sides lock horns in a friendly match at Craven Cottage on Saturday, 26 July 2025.
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Fulham vs Nottingham Forest predictions: Hosts to reign supreme
Key stats
- Fulham won five of their last six meetings with Nottingham Forest.
- Nottingham Forest are currently on a three-game winless run.
- Fulham drew first blood in four of the last five encounters between these sides.
Correct score prediction: Fulham 1-0 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest are on a three-game winless run in which they did not score a single goal. They also have a poor track record against Fulham, having lost five of the last six meetings between these teams.
While there isn't much at stake, we are leaning toward Fulham for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Fulham are slightly favoured
- HOME: 31/20 (2.55) – 39.2%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this friendly, Fulham are the expected winners at 31/20 (2.55). Teams with these odds generally have a 39.2% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Fulham opened the scoring in four of their last five clashes with Nottingham Forest. Keeping in mind that Forest did not score a single goal in their last three games, Fulham to score first has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Nottingham Forest’s struggles to continue?
Although Nottingham Forest earned 11 more points than Fulham in the Premier League last season, they lost both league encounters between these sides. Moreover, Forest have also lost three consecutive trips to this stadium.
Fulham preview: Looking to gain some momentum
Fulham will kick off their preseason preparations with this clash against Forest before taking on Eintracht Frankfurt on 9 August ahead of their league opener at Brighton a week later.
While there are no injury concerns for the Cottagers going into this meeting, things have been quiet at Craven Cottage in terms of transfer business, as no player has arrived at the club this summer. However, there are strong indications surrounding an imminent move for Montpellier goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte.
Predicted lineup: Leno (GK), Castagne, Bassey, Andersen, Berge, Robinson, Lukic, Wilson, Rowe, Iwobi & Muniz.
England Premier League 10/05/25
L
Everton
3
Fulham
1
England Premier League 03/05/25
L
Aston Villa
1
Fulham
0
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
Southampton
1
Fulham
2
England Premier League 20/04/25
L
Chelsea
2
Fulham
1
England Premier League 14/04/25
L
Bournemouth
1
Fulham
0
Nottingham Forest preview: Igor Jesus to start?
Nottingham Forest signed Igor Jesus and Jair from Botafogo this summer. Both players scored all of Botafogo’s goals in the FIFA Club World Cup, with Jesus netting the only goal in their impressive victory over Paris Saint-Germain.
As it stands, Jair and Jesus are yet to make their debut for the Tricky Trees.
Unlike their opponents, Forest will enter this contest off the back of two friendly games. They shared the spoils with League Two side Chesterfield at the SMH Group Stadium in their first preseason friendly before taking on AS Monaco at the same venue for another goalless draw.
Facing familiar opposition this time, Forest will be eager to improve their fortunes against the Cottagers before squaring off against four other teams in their preseason friendlies ahead of their league opener against Brentford.
Nicolas Dominguez has not recovered from a knee injury, same as Neco Williams, who continues to nurse an ankle injury.
Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Abbott, Yates, Sangare, Jota, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi & Wood.
England Premier League 11/05/25
D
Leicester
2
Nottm Forest
2
England Premier League 05/05/25
D
Crystal Palace
1
Nottm Forest
1
England Premier League 01/05/25
L
Brentford
2
Nottm Forest
0
England FA Cup 27/04/25
L
Man City
2
Nottm Forest
0
England Premier League 21/04/25
W
Tottenham
1
Nottm Forest
2
Player to watch: Raul Jimemez
Raul Jimenez is coming off an impressive CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign, as his three goals helped Mexico win the title. The former Wolverhampton Wanderers forward scored in his last two appearances and will look to extend that run to three games this weekend.