Wolves vs. Nottingham Forest Preview and Free Pick

Matchday 20 of the Premier League will conclude this Monday with an important clash between Wolves and the surprise team of the tournament, Nottingham Forest.

Wolverhampton earned a valuable point against Tottenham (2-2), which allowed them to climb out of the relegation zone.

Meanwhile, the Tricky Trees continue their impressive run, defeating Everton away (0-2) to secure a spot in the league’s top three.

Wolves vs. Nottingham Forest Betting Odds and Info

Why bet on Wolves?

Wolverhampton can finally say they are out of the relegation zone for the first time this season. Recent victories against Leicester (0-3), Manchester United (2-0), and a draw with Tottenham (2-2) brought them to 16 points, placing them in 17th position, one point above Ipswich.

In their last match against the Spurs, the standout was Jørgen Strand Larsen, whose powerful shot in the 87th minute secured a draw for the team led by Portuguese manager Vítor Pereira, who remains unbeaten since arriving from Al-Shabab, with two wins and one draw.

Despite their position in the standings, this team has scored 31 goals, the eighth-best tally in the league. Matheus Cunha (10) and Strand Larsen (7) have been particularly impressive in this area. However, the bad news is that the Brazilian forward will miss the next match due to a suspension following an incident after the Ipswich game.

In contrast to their offense, their defense has been a disaster. With 42 goals conceded, they are tied with Leicester as the worst in the league. That said, their numbers have improved recently, with clean sheets in two of their last three games. Against Tottenham, José Sá even saved a penalty.

In addition to Matheus Cunha’s suspension, the team is also dealing with injuries to key players, including Mario Lemina, Yerson Mosquera, and Pablo Sarabia.

Why bet on Nottingham Forest?

Nottingham Forest is the sensation in England this season. With 37 points, they sit in third place in the Premier League, eight points behind Liverpool. They boast 11 wins, four draws, and four losses.

They enter this match after a 2-0 away victory against Everton, with goals from Chris Wood and Morgan Gibbs-White. This marks their fifth consecutive win, a streak that includes victories over Manchester United (2-3), Aston Villa (2-1), Brentford (0-2), and Tottenham (1-0).

The team’s greatest strength under Nuno Espírito Santo has been their defense. With only 19 goals conceded, they rank as the third-best defensive team in the league, behind Liverpool and Arsenal, both with 17. Notably, they’ve kept clean sheets in their last three matches.

This defensive solidity compensates for their modest offensive output, as they’ve scored just 26 goals, the fewest among the top 12 teams in the Premier League. Chris Wood has been the standout performer with 11 goals, making him the team’s top scorer.

Forest has been without two long-term injured players, Danilo and Ibrahim Sangaré. However, they will welcome back their captain, Ryan Yates, who returns from suspension.

Final Betting Analysis: Wolves vs. Nottingham Forest

The last time these two teams faced each other was on August 31 this year, resulting in a 1-1 draw with goals from Wood and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde. The last five matches between these clubs, including one in the EFL Cup, have ended in draws, four of them with a 1-1 scoreline.

The last victory in this fixture came for Wolves in 2022, with a 1-0 win courtesy of a penalty goal from Rúben Neves and a penalty save by José Sá against Brennan Johnson. In the Premier League, Nottingham Forest hasn’t beaten Wolverhampton since 1983 (5-0).

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Nottingham Forest, with their Moneyline set at 2.38, Wolves at 3.28, and a draw at 3.31.

Clash of Portuguese managers who are doing an excellent job. This will be a tight matchup between two highly motivated teams. The absence of Matheus Cunha will weigh heavily on Wolverhampton against a rival that doesn’t concede many goals, and we believe they’ll lose against the revelation of the season. Go for a 0-1.

Go for a win for the visitors. If you bet $100 at 2.38, you will gain $138 for a total payout of $238.

Wolves vs. Nottingham Forest Betting Pick: Nottingham Forest