Southampton 0-1 Nottingham Forest

Current streaks

Recent form

Southampton

Southampton's recent form presents a mixed picture, with their last six games yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The team has struggled to find consistency, alternating between positive and negative results. Defensively, they've managed two clean sheets, but their goal-scoring has been modest, averaging less than a goal per game (0.83). The majority of their recent matches (83%) have been low-scoring affairs with under 2.5 goals. Their most impressive result came in a friendly against Montpellier, which they won 3-1, marking their highest-scoring game in this period. However, Southampton's Premier League campaign has started on a disappointing note with a 1-0 loss to Newcastle United, leaving them in 16th position after the opening round of matches.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent form shows a mix of results, with 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 6 games. Their most notable performance came in a high-scoring friendly against Olympiacos, which ended in a 4-3 victory for Forest. Despite conceding in 5 out of 6 matches, they managed to outscore their opponents overall, netting 8 goals while conceding 7. The team's ability to score consistently (1.33 goals per game) is balanced by their defensive record of 1.17 goals conceded per game. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen both teams score, yet the same percentage of games have ended with under 2.5 total goals, suggesting a tendency for close, competitive encounters. Forest's start to the Premier League season has been steady, with a draw in their opening match placing them 11th in the table.

Recent home/away form

Southampton

Southampton's recent home form shows a mix of results, with no clear winning or losing streak. However, they've demonstrated a strong offensive capability, scoring 3 goals in each of their last three victories at home. The team has been particularly impressive in their last Championship matches at St. Mary's, with convincing 3-1 and 3-0 wins against West Brom and Preston respectively. Defensively, Southampton has been solid, keeping two clean sheets in their last six home games and conceding an average of only 0.67 goals per game. The team's ability to score and defend well at home is evident in their positive goal difference of 6 over these matches. Interestingly, their home games have been evenly split between high-scoring affairs (over 2.5 goals) and tighter contests (under 2.5 goals), suggesting variability in their playing style or the quality of opposition faced.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent away form has been impressive, with 4 wins in their last 6 games, including a notable run of three consecutive victories. Their offensive prowess is evident, scoring an average of 2 goals per game and netting 12 goals in total during this period. The team has been involved in high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals, highlighted by a thrilling 4-3 win against Olympiacos in a friendly. Despite conceding in most matches, Forest's attacking output has generally outweighed their defensive vulnerabilities, resulting in a positive goal difference of 4. Their ability to secure wins on the road, including two Premier League victories against Burnley and Sheffield United, suggests a growing confidence in away fixtures.