Fulham vs Nottingham Forest: Craven Cottage Home Advantage, 4 Wins in 6 Home Games vs. Forest vs. 8 Unbeaten in 10 Away Games

In the Premier League Round 17, Fulham hosts Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage on December 22nd. 14th-placed Fulham (20 points) vs 16th-placed Forest (18 points). With only a 2-point difference, this is a really important game.

Fulham (14th)

• ●16 Games: 6 wins 2 draws 8 losses
• ●Goals For/Against: 23 goals / 26 goals
• ●Goal Difference: -3
• ●Points: 20 points
• ●Average Per Game: 1.44 goals scored / 1.63 goals conceded

Nottingham Forest (16th)

• ●16 Games: 5 wins 3 draws 8 losses
• ●Goals For/Against: 17 goals / 25 goals
• ●Goal Difference: -8
• ●Points: 18 points
• ●Average Per Game: 1.06 goals scored / 1.56 goals conceded

Both teams are struggling in the lower mid-table.

Fulham's Mixed Home Form

In the last 6 games, they recorded 3 wins and 3 losses. They scored 1.83 goals and conceded 2 goals per game.

Shots: 11.33 shots (4.33 shots on target) Possession: 51%

Recent 3 Home Games:

• ●1 win 2 losses
• ●Shots: 15.67 shots (5 shots on target)
• ●Possession: 59%

Long-Term Record:

• ●Last 8 Games Overall: 4 wins 4 losses (50%)
• ●Last 12 Home Games: 42% Clean Sheets (5 games)

Home vs Forest:

• ●Last 6 Games: 4 wins 2 losses
• ●Last 8 Home League Games: 5 wins

Nottingham Forest's Away Improvement

In the last 6 games, they recorded 4 wins and 2 losses. They scored 1.5 goals and conceded only 1 goal per game. Their defense has improved.

Shots: 15.17 shots (6 shots on target)

Recent 3 Away Games:

• ●2 wins 1 loss
• ●Average Per Game: 1 goal scored
• ●Possession: 55%

Long-Term Record:

• ●Last 14 Games Overall: 50% Win Rate (7 wins)
• ●Last 10 Games Overall: 8 Games Unbeaten (80%)
• ●Last 7 Away Games: 43% Clean Sheets (3 games)
• ●Last 12 Games: 42% won by 2+ goals (5 games)

Last 6 games at Fulham's Home:

• ●4 wins 2 losses (Fulham standard)

Fulham has the upper hand against Forest at home.

Last 8 Home League Games:

• ●5 wins (Fulham standard)

Fulham's 4-2-3-1

Marco Silva's team is aggressive at home. Jimenez is responsible for finishing in the front, with Wilson and Smith Rowe attacking from the flanks.

Verghe and Kevin protect the midfield, and Andersen and Diop lead the defense. Their offensive power, shooting 15.67 shots per game at home, is their weapon.

Nottingham Forest's 4-2-3-1

Nuno Espírito Santo's team has improved recently away from home. Igor Jesus aims to score in the front, with Hutchinson and Gibbs-White attacking from the flanks.

Luiz and Anderson dominate the midfield, and Milenkovic and Morato lead the defense. Their defense, conceding only 1 goal per game in the last 6 games, is their weapon.

1. Fulham's Home Record

They have won 4 out of the last 6 games against Forest at home. Home advantage could be decisive.

2. Forest's Away Improvement

They are unbeaten in 8 of their last 10 games. They are in good form even away from home. Can they break through Fulham's home ground?

3. 2-Point Difference

With only a 2-point difference, this is a really important game. If Forest wins, they can overtake Fulham.

analysis Probability:

• ●Fulham Win: 43%
• ●Predicted Score: 3-2

The algorithm predicts a narrow victory for Fulham. Home record and offensive power are decisive factors. However, the probability is low due to Forest's recent unbeaten streak. A goal fest is expected.

Fulham (4-2-3-1)

• ●GK: Leno
• ●DF: Tete, Andersen, Diop, Robinson
• ●MF: Verhe, Kevin
• ●AM: Wilson, Smith Rowe, Traore
• ●FW: Jimenez

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)

• ●GK: Sels
• ●DF: Savona, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams
• ●MF: Luiz, Anderson
• ●AM: Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Ndoye
• ●FW: Igor Jesus

A really tight game is expected. Fulham has won 4 out of 6 games against Forest at home, but Forest is unbeaten in 8 of their last 10 games.

The predicted score is 3-2 for Fulham. A goal fest is expected. The scenario is that Fulham will score 3 goals with an aggressive home performance, and Forest will respond with 2 goals.

There will be a lot of goals. Fulham concedes 2 goals per game in the last 6 games, and Forest scores 1.5 goals per game. Both teams are aggressive.

Fulham is shooting 15.67 shots per game at home. They will put pressure on Forest's defense. However, they are sluggish in the last 3 home games with 1 win and 2 losses.

Forest is in really good form recently. They are unbeaten in 8 of their last 10 games, and they have conceded only 1 goal per game in the last 6 games. They can withstand Fulham's home ground.

Past records are favorable to Fulham, but recent form is better for Forest. It will be a really tight game.

With only a 2-point difference, this is a really important game. If Fulham wins, they will solidify their 14th place, and if Forest wins, they can overtake Fulham.

Both teams desperately need points to get out of the lower mid-table. The winner can move up to the mid-table, and the loser can get closer to the relegation zone.