Nottingham Forest 3-2 Southampton

Current streaks

Recent form

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have been in scintillating form recently, boasting an impressive eight-game unbeaten run in all competitions. The Tricky Trees have been particularly formidable in their last six matches, securing five consecutive victories before a hard-fought draw against title contenders Liverpool. Their defensive record has been nothing short of exceptional, with Forest conceding just one goal in their last six outings and keeping an impressive five clean sheets. The team's attacking prowess has also been noteworthy, netting 11 goals in this period for an average of 1.83 goals per game. Forest's recent surge in form has propelled them to a remarkable third position in the Premier League table, accumulating 41 points from 21 games. Their ability to grind out results is evident, with 83% of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals, highlighting their disciplined and effective approach to games.

Southampton

Southampton are enduring a difficult run of form, finding themselves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table with just 6 points from 21 games. The Saints have lost four of their last six matches, with their only victory coming in the FA Cup against Swansea. Their league form is particularly concerning, having suffered three consecutive Premier League defeats. The 5-0 thrashing at home to Brentford stands out as a particularly heavy loss, contributing significantly to their poor goal difference. Southampton's defensive frailties are evident, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game in their last six matches, while struggling to find the net themselves, scoring just 0.83 goals per game in the same period. With two-thirds of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals, Southampton's games have been eventful, albeit often not in their favour.

Recent home/away form

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have been in impressive form at home, showcasing a strong defensive record with three clean sheets in their last six matches at the City Ground. The Reds have embarked on an impressive four-game winning streak at home, which was only recently halted by a draw against Liverpool. Their home form has been crucial to their current third-place position in the league, with Forest conceding less than a goal per game on average. While not particularly high-scoring, Forest have been efficient, netting 1.33 goals per match. The majority of their recent home games have been tight affairs, with 67% featuring under 2.5 goals, highlighting their ability to grind out results in close contests.

Southampton

Southampton's away form has been particularly poor, with the Saints failing to secure a single victory in their last six outings on the road. The team are currently on a three-match losing streak away from home, having fallen to Manchester United, Crystal Palace, and Aston Villa. Southampton have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just three goals in these six matches, averaging a mere 0.5 goals per game. Defensively, they've also been vulnerable, conceding nine goals at an average of 1.5 per match. Their sole clean sheet came in a goalless draw against Fulham, which is also one of only two points they've managed to salvage from these fixtures. The lack of high-scoring encounters is notable, with 67% of these games seeing fewer than 2.5 goals. This dismal away form has contributed significantly to Southampton's current position at the bottom of the Premier League table.