Nottingham Forest have won each of their last three meetings with Southampton, their longest winning streak in this fixture since 1996, seeking fourth successive victories over the Saints for the first time in 90 years.
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Preview
Will Nottingham Forest's Champions League chase continue? On Tuesday night, the Garibaldi Reds held league-leaders Liverpool to a credible 1-1 draw on the banks of the River Trent, with Chris Wood firing home an early opener, only for the visitors to equalise via a corner mid-way through the second half, with the hosts rather hanging on in there by the end. Nevertheless, that saw Nuno Espírito Santo's side collect a valuable points because, having won six successive league games beforehand, Forest remain third, dreaming of qualifying for the Champions League for the first time since 1980, when they did so as holders. Thus, most expect the Reds to collect three points here.
Southampton meantime came agonisingly close to a famous victory on Thursday night but, instead, their miserable season simply continued. In mid-week, the Saints found themselves 1-0 up at Old Trafford via an own goal but deservedly so, outplaying Man United for long periods, only for Amad to score a 12 minute hat-trick in the 82nd minute and beyond to leave the visitors heartbroken. As a result, the division's bottom side remain ten points from safety, still having only collected six points all season, losing nine of 11 matches since their sole victory of the campaign, including each of the last four. Thus, at the fifth attempt, can Ivan Jurić earn his first point as a Premier League manager?
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 121.
- Nottingham Forest Wins: 53. Draws: 27. Southampton Wins: 39.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Nuno Espírito Santo's side remains very settled, so he could name an unchanged lineup; the key decision he made on Tuesday was giving Ryan Yates the nod at the base of midfield, chosen over Nicolás Domínguez. Meanwhile, having enjoyed a five minute cameo against Luton in the FA Cup last weekend, Danilo is hoping to feature in the Premier League for the first time since suffering a broken ankle on the opening day. Sticking with the midfield theme, should James Ward-Prowse get off the bench, it would be the first time he's ever featured against Southampton, having spent 20 years at his boyhood club before departing in 2023.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Southampton: (4-3-3): Sels; Aina, Milenković, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson, Gibbs-White; Elanga, Hudson-Odoi, Wood.
Nottingham Forest Player to Watch vs Southampton
Morgan Gibbs-White was the only scorer in the reverse fixture by the South Coast in August, now seeking to net in a third successive appearance against Southampton, having been on target during a 4-3 thriller when the pair most-recently clashed at the City Ground.
Southampton Team News
Having been in action on Thursday, it's a tight turnaround for Ivan Jurić's side, so will he feel compelled to tinker? Star attacker Tyler Dibling is a doubt, having hobbled off at Old Trafford so, if the teenager is not fit, Paul Onuachu, Adam Armstrong and Cameron Archer are all candidates to partner Kamaldeen Sulemana, who was excellent against Man United by the way, in attack. Yukinari Sugawara came into defence in mid-week, with Nathan Wood dropping out, while midfielder Will Smallbone made his first league appearance since mid-October off the bench, following a knee injury.
Southampton predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest: (4-3-3): Ramsdale; Sugawara, Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Walker-Peters; Ugochukwu, Fernandes, Aribo; Onuachu, Sulemana.
Southampton Player to Watch vs Nottingham Forest
Aaron Ramsdale has now conceded 32 goals in only 16 Southampton appearances, keeping just two Premier League clean sheets for the Saints so far, set for another busy afternoon here.
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Prediction
We can only see one winner here. Nottingham Forest are in red-hot form, while Southampton's season continues to be miserable, so surely a home win is on the cards: Nottingham Forest 3-0 Southampton.
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Premier League game on TV channel?
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 3 Canada
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Premier League game on live streaming?
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Nottingham Forest vs Southampton in the Premier League?
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton takes place on Sunday 19 January 2025, with kick off at 14:00 (GMT), 9:00 (EDT) & 6:00 (PST).