Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City
Nottingham Forest moved out of the red zone by claiming four out of six possible points in the last two Premier League games.They moved lock on points with this Saturday’s ris Leicester City in the 13th position of the league table. Can the Reds continue their fine spell of form and pick up more important points in the relegation battle here?They certainly have the form on their side as Leicester lost all three league matches after the World Cup break.
The Foxes looked toothless in the final third in the recent league outings, scoring just one goal against Newcastle, Liverpool, and Fulham.They did create plenty of chances against Fulham at the start of the year but German goalkeeper Bernd Leno had an outstanding evening at King Power Stadium.
Nottingham Forest have done well defensively in the most recent league matches, conceding just one goal against Chelsea and Southampton.Steve Cooper’s men have lost only three of nine league fixtures at The City Ground this term and their back line has all prospects of doing well here against the Foxes as well.However, we also have to say that Nottingham Forest did suffer a tough 4-1 loss to the likes of lower-division Blackpool in the last weekend’s FA Cup action. Will such a loss affect the team’s confidence ahead of this tie.
Nottingham Forest claimed a 4-1 win over Leicester in the Foxes’ previous visit to The City Ground, exactly a year ago in the FA Cup.Leicester got their revenge in this term’s Premier League fixture, beating the Reds 4-0 in October at King Power Stadium.We have seen at least four goals in five of the last six head to head matches between these ris.
Leicester will be extremely motivated to rebound from three successive Premier League losses. Nevertheless, it will be easier said than done against the in-form Nottingham Forest who have been very tough to beat this season at The City Ground.We can see the ue in backing the hosts to clinch a narrow victory while keeping a clean sheet.
Prediction : Nottingham Forest or Draw
Wolves vs Westham
Wolves host West Ham in a very important Gameweek No 20 clash on Saturday afternoon at Molineux Stadium.The hosts are second from bottom in the Premier League ladder going into the tie. A win here would put them above West Ham who are currently just one point above them down in the relegation scrap.New manager Julen Lopetegui has improved Wolverhampton’s performances since taking charge in November.
The former Real Madrid and Spanish national team manager has led Wolves to back-to-back draws against Aston Villa and Liverpool in the FA cup.
Wolves, who still own the weakest attacking record in the division, have scored three goals against two tough ris on the road in the recent matches.It is certainly a positive sign for the team ahead of the clash against West Ham United who are nowhere near the last season’s form.The Hammers have won only four of eighteen league outings this season. They have a dismal record of one win, two draws, and six losses in nine Premier League fixtures on the road.The fact David Moyes’ men scored only six goals in nine away games this season says enough about their form in the ongoing campaign.
West Ham won four of the last five meetings against Wolves, this season’s 2-0 victory in October at London Stadium.Wolves, however, have fifteen wins, five draws, and six defeats in the last twenty six home clashes against the Hammers.None of the previous three head to head matches between these counterparts produced three or more goals.
West Ham conceded at least two goals in all three league matches after the World Cup break. They did keep a clean sheet in the last weekend’s road win over Brentford in the FA Cup.Nevertheless, we have seen more from Wolves in the latest games and we can find the ue in backing the hosts to Win.
Prediction : Wolves to Win
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