Danilo
W. Boly
M. Gibbs-White
Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
4.75
|
4.20
|
1.67
|
| Prob. |
21.1%
|
23.8%
|
59.9%
|
Key points
• Sheffield United is struggling at the bottom of the Premier League table with only 16 points from 35 games.
• Sheffield United's recent form includes five consecutive defeats, conceding an average of 3.33 goals per game.
• Nottingham Forest has conceded 11 goals in their last six games, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.
• Nottingham Forest has one win, two draws, and three losses in their last six matches.
• Sheffield United's home form has been poor with a four-match losing streak at Bramall Lane.
• Nottingham Forest has a slight advantage in head-to-head matchups with Sheffield United, but the overall record is quite evenly matched.
Current streaks
Sheffield United
0
11
4
0
0
16
Nottingham Forest
0
4
2
0
0
11
Recent form
Sheffield United
Sheffield United are currently in a dire situation, sitting at the bottom of the Premier League table in 20th position with only 16 points from 35 games. Their recent form has been abysmal, suffering a run of five consecutive defeats, with their last point coming from a 2-2 draw against Chelsea. The Blades have been struggling at both ends of the pitch, conceding an average of 3.33 goals per game while scoring only 1.17 in their last six matches. Notably, they have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 83% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals. Their defensive frailties have been particularly exposed in heavy losses to Newcastle (5-1) and Manchester United (4-2).
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest's recent form has been inconsistent, with the team currently sitting in 17th position in the league table, having accumulated 26 points from 35 games. In their last six matches, Forest has managed only one win, two draws, and three losses, suggesting they are struggling to find a winning formula. The team has conceded 11 goals in these six games, at an average of 1.83 goals per game, while scoring only 7 goals themselves (1.17 per game). This negative goal difference of -4 highlights their defensive vulnerabilities. Notably, Forest has been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 50% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals. Additionally, both teams have scored in 67% of these matches, indicating that Forest's games have been entertaining for neutral fans, despite their lack of clean sheets.
Sheffield United
LDLLLL
W0 D1 L5
7
1.2
20
3.3
-13
0
4.5
83%
17%
83%
Nottingham Forest
DWLDLL
W1 D2 L3
7
1.2
11
1.8
-4
0
3
67%
50%
50%
Recent home/away form
Sheffield United
Sheffield United's recent home form has been dismal, with the team currently on a four-match losing streak at Bramall Lane. Their last home victory dates back to before this recent six-game period. The Blades have conceded a staggering 25 goals in their last six home games, an average of 4.17 per match, while scoring only six times themselves. Notably, their last three home defeats have been particularly heavy, with the team losing 0-5 to Aston Villa and Brighton, and 0-6 to Arsenal. The high-scoring nature of these matches is evident, with 100% of the games featuring over 2.5 goals. Sheffield United's struggles at home have contributed to their current position at the bottom of the league table, with just 16 points from 35 games.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest's away form has been poor, with a run of four defeats in their last five away matches. They are currently on a two-game losing streak on the road, having lost to Everton (2-0) and Tottenham Hotspur (3-1). The match against Aston Villa stands out as a particularly high-scoring game, with Forest losing 4-2. Their away performances have contributed to their struggling league position, as they sit 17th in the table with just 26 points from 35 games. Forest's away games tend to be low-scoring, with 67% of their last six away fixtures seeing under 2.5 goals.
Sheffield United
LLLDDL
W0 D2 L4
6
1
25
4.2
-19
0
5.17
50%
0%
100%
Nottingham Forest
DLLDLL
W0 D2 L4
5
0.8
12
2
-7
0
2.83
67%
67%
33%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest show a close and competitive history between the two teams. Here's a summary of the key points from the provided search results:
- Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest have met in 16 matches, with Sheffield United winning 44, Nottingham Forest winning 46, and 32 draws.
- In the Premier League, Nottingham Forest has the edge with 27 wins, 17 draws, and 17 wins for Sheffield United.
- Sheffield United has 5 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses in the 16 meetings against Nottingham Forest.
- Nottingham Forest has a slight advantage in the number of wins in the Premier League, but the overall record is quite evenly matched.
- Sheffield United has 8 wins in FA Cup meetings, while Nottingham Forest has 3 wins and 3 draws in this competition.
- Nottingham Forest has won 2 league games at the City Ground, while Sheffield United has won 1 and drawn 1 in their last 3 away games at the same venue.
In summary, the head-to-head record between Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest is quite balanced, with both teams having their share of victories and draws in various competitions.