Premier League: Fulham vs. Nottingham Forest Picks — Cottagers to Enhance European Dreams? (Feb 15)

It has been a season to remember for both Nottingham Forest and Fulham to this point.

The Tricky Trees come into this round of matches sitting third in the overall standings, and have won three of their last five. A win on Saturday could see them join Arsenal on 50 points in second in the standings.

Fulham also have targets of their own in the second half of the season, as the Cottagers will have their sights set on a European finish. Marco Silva’s side have won two of their last three, and another win this weekend could see them move within two points of the top five.

Odds

Fulham Hold H2H Advantage

Fulham have a very strong record against Nottingham Forest after winning four of the previous five meetings between the sides. Over that period, the Cottagers have built up a 7-0 advantage over the Tricky Trees at Craven Cottage. Forest have suffered nine defeats in their last 12 away matches against Fulham.

Fulham vs. Nottingham Forest Key Stats

• Fulham have picked up two wins in their last three matches, which is as many as they had recorded in their previous ten fixtures in the league.
• The Cottagers have suffered defeats in just two of their last eight matches in which they have conceded the opening goal.
• Forest have won eight of their last ten in the Premier League, keeping clean sheets in five of their last eight.

Fulham Team News

Marco Silva will be without Harry Wilson due to an ankle injury this weekend. Kenny Tete is also unavailable due to a knee issue.

Possible Lineup

B. Leno (GK); T. Castagne, J. Andersen, C. Bassey, A. Robinson, S. Berge, S. Lukic, Adama, E. Smith Rowe, A. Iwobi, R. Jimenez

Nottingham Forest Team News

Callum Hudson-Odoi should be fit enough to feature among the subs this weekend after recovering from a groin issue. However, David Carmo is suspended.

Possible Lineup

M. Sels (GK); O. Aina, N. Milenkovic, Murillo, N. Williams, Danilo, E. Anderson, M. Gibbs-White, A. Elanga, C. Wood, J. Silva

Fulham vs. Nottingham Forest Prop Picks

The negative trends for Forest this weekend are very hard to ignore. The Tricky Trees have been weak defensively from set pieces this season, allowing an xGA of 5.60 from corners and allowing three goals.

Therefore, a chance could be taken on Joachim Andersen to score on Saturday. Over 7.5 corners should also have a strong chance based on the averages of both teams this weekend, with Forest averaging 4.38 per game and Fulham accumulating 4.96 per match.

Fulham vs. Nottingham Forest Picks

Fulham have been a very difficult team to beat throughout this season, and they have a strong attacking record.

The Cottagers look to be the obvious play based on the trends, as they have won four of their last five against the Tricky Trees, and have suffered just two home defeats in the last 12 league meetings.