Last Updated on May 7, 2023 2:16 pm by Erwin Noguera
Nottingham Forest and Southampton will play a game full of desperation. In the relegation zone for a few rounds, both teams are looking to get rid of the last positions, in an attempt to stay in the Premier League and guarantee an important financial return next season.
Although the title is almost in the hands of the leader (at least we think so), many emotions are yet to happen in the Premier League. Forest will have one more chance to get farther from the last positions in this next round. Southampton also sees this match as a finale. What we will see will certainly be a very balanced game, with both teams going on the attack from the beginning of the game.
When:
Monday, May 08th – 03:00 PM at the City Ground
Moneyline odds:
Nottingham Forest +115
Southampton +234
Draw odds:
+250
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Why Bet on Nottingham Forest?
Nottingham Forest needs to win this important home game if they want to think about staying in the Premier League next season. Brennan Johnson is the Tree’s top scorer, but the 8 goals he scored weren’t enough to make the team climb the table. The low participation in goals of the rest of the players leaves them dependent on the attacking midfielder, who needs to move throughout the game to create chances of finishing.
Forest’s last victory was against Brighton (3-1), in an excellent match by midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, who scored one of the goals of the game and created many opportunities for the attackers.
Playing at home, Forest has a slight advantage to win this match, as the game against Brighton left a good impression on the fans.
Why Bet on Southampton?
Bottom of the Premier League, Southampton have won just one point from their last five games, showing the terrible moment the team is going through.
The Saints’ hope lies in their main free-kick taker. James Ward-Prowse specializes in this foundation, which can be decisive in balanced games. He is Southampton’s top scorer this season, also contributing assists and efficiently participating in the team’s defensive moments.
The man has spent all his career in St Mary’s, but a relegation may put his status as a one-club man in danger.
Final Betting Analysis: Nottingham Forest vs. Southampton
Forest vs Southampton will be marked by a lot of balance and a lot of external pressure. Playing with the possibility of being relegated affects the players’ psychology and makes their actions on the field more difficult.
Whoever wins this match will be closer to escaping relegation and will push the opponent even further down, toward the drop to the second division.
There are not many games between these two sides in recent history due to their positions at the different levels of English football. Forest has in its favor that it won the first leg last year and as a visitor. However, the only two matches they disputed in Championship the past decade went to the Saints’ side.
Playing at home, we believe that Forest is the favorite to win this match.
If you put $100 into Forest’s win, you could get $115 back for a total payout of $215.
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