Fulham have won nine of their last 12 meetings with Nottingham Forest, including a 1-0 victory at the City Ground in September. The Cottagers seek three successive home victories over the Garibaldi Reds for the first time since 1974. Fulham smashed them 5-0 when the pair last met on the banks of the River Thames.
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest Preview
After just avoiding a massive FA Cup shock on Tuesday, Nottingham Forest turn their attention back to their Champions League chase.
In mid-week, Nuno Espírito Santo's side was held to a 2-2 draw by third-tier Exeter City at St James Park. Ramón Sosa and Taiwo Awoniyi on target in Devon, with a penalty shootout required to decide the tie, despite the fact the hosts were reduced to ten-men shortly before the 90.
Nevertheless, the Forest players held their nerve, converting all four spot-kicks to book their place in round five. In the meantime, back in the Premier League, the Garibaldi Reds are flying high in third, winning eight of their last ten league outings.
Most recently, Forest demolished Brighton 7-0 at the City Ground a fortnight ago; only once before have the club enjoyed a more emphatic league win, this coming in 1909.
Forest has not featured in UEFA competition since 1996, but with eight European spots up for grabs, they're well on course to end that exile, potentially getting into the Champions League against all the odds.
Fulham also have European aspirations, starting the weekend ninth, just one point and one place adrift the final potential European position. A fortnight ago, the Cottagers claimed arguably their most impressive victory of the season. They fought back from a goal down to beat Newcastle at St James' Park; Raúl Jiménez equalising before Rodrigo Muniz was the late match-winner on Tyneside.
That made it back-to-back away wins for Marco Silva's side, who've lost just two of 12 Premier League fixtures since the start of December.
Last weekend, Muniz's brace saw the Whites oust Wigan from the FA Cup, but they've since been drawn away to Manchester United in the fifth round, albeit they'll head to Old Trafford next month believing they can cause an upset. Before then, can Fulham complete a league double over Nottingham Forest?
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 107.
- Fulham Wins: 46. Draws: 28. Nottingham Forest Wins: 33.
Fulham Team News
Marco Silva rotated his team in the FA Cup, but all the big guns will be back in for this one, including goalkeeper Bernd Leno, as well as Joachim Andersen, Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi.
Timothy Castagne will keep his place at right-back in Kenny Tete's continued absence. Wingers Harry Wilson and Reiss Nelson also remain sidelined, so there could be a second Fulham debut for Willian, who has rejoined the club after his contract at Olympiacos was terminated.
In attack, Raúl Jiménez has usually been first-choice, but having scored three goals across the last two matches, could Rodrigo Muniz get the nod this time?
Lastly, Saša Lukić will miss the Whites' next two fixtures, against Palace and Wolves, if cautioned.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest: (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukić, Troaré, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Muniz.
Fulham Player to Watch vs Nottingham Forest
Emile Smith Rowe has four goals to his name this season, most-recently on target during the victory at Leicester last month, so can he add to his tally?
Nottingham Forest Team News
Nuno Espírito Santo heavily rotated against Exeter on Tuesday, a decision that almost backfired, but all the big guns will return here. This could include Matz Sels, Neco Williams, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood, all of whom came off the bench in Devon.
Meantime, Taiwo Awoniyi was forced off with a rather nasty head injury, which forced a ten-minute stoppage, so we wish him all the best.
In midfield, Ibrahim Sangaré started in the FA Cup, his first outing since August following a hamstring injury, while Danilo is set to start back-to-back Premier League games, having recovered from a broken ankle suffered on the opening weekend; Callum Hudson-Odoi remains sidelined due to a groin injury.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Fulham: (3-4-1-2): Sels; Aina, Milenković, Morato, Murillo, Williams; Danilo, Anderson, Gibbs-White; Elanga, Wood.
Nottingham Forest Player to Watch vs Fulham
Chris Wood bagged a hat-trick against Brighton, taking his tally to 17 for the season, now looking to add to his five career goals against Fulham, these scored for four different clubs.
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
We find this Saturday afternoon encounter very tough to call. Forest are the better side but Fulham have home advantage, so we're sitting on the fence and forecasting a draw: Fulham 1-1 Nottingham Forest.
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Fulham vs Nottingham Forest Premier League game on TV channel?
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: fuboTV, NBC, Telemundo & Deportes En Vivo
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How to watch Fulham vs Nottingham Forest Premier League game on live streaming?
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- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
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- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Fulham vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League?
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest takes place on Saturday 15 February 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).