A real relegation six-pointer is on the cards in the Premier League on Wednesday night as Nottingham Forest play host to Wolves at the City Ground. The Tricky Trees are in 17th place and just three points above the dreaded drop zone, while the Old Gold are cemented at the bottom of the table and a massive 18 points away from safety.
Both teams were also subject to 3-1 defeats last weekend, with Forest losing away at Leeds and Wolves going down at home to Chelsea. Nonetheless, this is a crucial game for both sides as they aim to avoid the drop.
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Nottingham Forest vs Wolves prediction: Tricky Trees to take all three points?
Key stats
- Forest are unbeaten in three home games in all competitions.
- Wolves are on a three-match losing streak.
- Forest are also unbeaten in seven previous H2Hs across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Wolves
We can see this match being a tense affair with three points potentially crucial for surviving relegation. Forest could edge it given their home advantage, but we are not expecting too many goals at all given how goal-shy both teams have been in the league so far this season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Forest favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Forest have been installed as the healthy favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A draw can still be backed at just under 27%, while a Wolves win is rated at just under 21%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Forest aiming to extend unbeaten streak
As mentioned before, Forest are unbeaten in the last seven meetings between the two sides in all competitions. The Tricky Trees have also won the previous two H2Hs to nil, which is a pattern we can see emerge again here.
England Premier League 03/12/25
Wolverhampton
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 06/01/25
Wolverhampton
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 31/08/24
Nottm Forest
Wolverhampton
England Premier League 13/04/24
Nottm Forest
Wolverhampton
England Premier League 09/12/23
Wolverhampton
Nottm Forest
Nottingham Forest preview: Sels still a doubt
Matz Sels is still a doubt for Forest, and with John Victor injured too, Stefan Ortega could start in goal again. Chris Wood and Nicolo Savona are still injured, while Murillo could also miss out again, but new signing Lorenzo Lucca could be given a start.
Predicted lineup: Ortega (GK); Aina, Milenkovic, Abbott, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Dominguez, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi & Lucca
Last five results:
- Leeds 3-1 Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace
- Nottingham Forest 4-0 Ferencvaros
- Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest
- Braga 1-0 Nottingham Forest
Wolves preview: Angel Gomes a doubt
New signing Angel Gomes is now a doubt after picking up an injury against Chelsea. Hwang Hee-chan could also miss out, while Toti also remains on the treatment table.
Predicted lineup: Sa (GK); Mosquera, S Bueno, Krejci; Doherty, J Gomes, Bellegarde, Mane, H Bueno; Arokodare & Armstrong
Last five results:
- Wolves 1-3 Chelsea
- Wolves 0-2 Bournemouth
- Manchester City 2-0 Wolves
- Wolves 0-0 Newcastle
- Wolves 6-1 Shrewsbury
Player to watch: Lorenzo Lucca
Lorenzo Lucca opened his Forest account against Leeds after signing on loan in January. The striker will be hoping to be given a chance from the start against Wolves.