Wolves welcome Nottingham Forest to Molineux for a Premier League clash on Monday night. The hosts come into the match after picking up a valuable point in a 2-2 draw at Tottenham, while Forest arrive in good spirits following their impressive 2-0 away victory at Everton. Both teams will be looking to start the new year on a positive note in this Midlands encounter.
Where to watch Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest live on TV and online
Wolves vs Forest will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with Ultra HDR also available for viewers with compatible devices. UK-based fans can catch all the action through any of these Sky Sports channels.
Predictions and betting tips: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest
Forest head into this clash as the bookies' favourites, with a solid 41% chance of taking all three points at Molineux. The Tricky Trees' odds of 2.2 reflect their stronger position, while Wolves are seen as underdogs with a 32% probability of securing a home victory. The possibility of points being shared sits at around 27%, suggesting this could be a closely fought contest. The betting markets seem to fancy Forest's chances on the road, with bet365 offering relatively generous odds of 3.5 for a Wolves win. This implies the bookmakers have spotted something in Forest's recent form or match-up dynamics that gives them the edge. With the draw priced at 3.25, there's a clear indication that the visitors are fancied to edge this one, though it's far from a foregone conclusion.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Form Insights
Wolves have shown quite a mixed bag of form in their recent outings at Molineux. The highlight was undoubtedly their impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester United, where they completely dominated the Red Devils and kept a clean sheet. However, they suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town, which came as quite a shock to the home faithful. On their travels, the West Midlands outfit have experienced a real rollercoaster of results. They managed a brilliant 3-0 thumping of Leicester City and earned a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Spurs, showing real character to compete with the North London side. However, their away form has also had some proper low points, particularly the 4-0 drubbing at Goodison Park and a 2-1 loss to West Ham. The inconsistency in their performances suggests there's still work to be done to find the right balance, especially in defence where they've shipped quite a few goals on the road.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Form Analysis
Forest have been absolutely flying on their travels recently, showing remarkable improvement in their away form. The Tricky Trees have put together an impressive run, securing victories at both Goodison Park and the Gtech Community Stadium, with identical 2-0 scorelines against Everton and Brentford respectively. Perhaps their most eye-catching result came at Old Trafford, where they stunned Manchester United in a thrilling 3-2 victory, displaying both attacking flair and resilience. The only real blip in Forest's recent away adventures came at the Etihad, where they were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by the champions Manchester City - though there's certainly no shame in that. What's particularly noteworthy about their away performances is their newfound defensive solidity, with clean sheets becoming a more regular occurrence. The East Midlands outfit have shown they can mix it with the best on the road, demonstrating both tactical discipline and attacking prowess that's made them a proper handful for any host team to deal with.
Match results between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest
In recent meetings between Nottingham Forest and Wolves, the head-to-head record heavily favours the West Midlands outfit. From their seven encounters, Wolves have managed to secure two victories while Forest are yet to taste success, with the remaining five matches ending all square. The most recent clash between these sides ended in a 1-1 stalemate, continuing the trend of closely fought battles. Wolves have shown their ability to get results both home and away in this fixture, picking up one win apiece at Molineux and the City Ground. Forest, despite their rich history, have struggled to assert themselves in this matchup, failing to register a victory either at home or on their travels. The high number of draws between these sides suggests tight, competitive affairs, though Wolves have clearly had the upper hand when it comes to taking maximum points.
Where are Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest in the table?
Wolves and Forest currently find themselves at opposite ends of the table, with vastly different fortunes so far this season. The West Midlands outfit are hovering just above the drop zone in 17th place, while the East Midlands side are flying high in 3rd position. Forest's lofty standing puts them firmly in the promotion mix, while Wolves are looking nervously over their shoulders at the relegation places.
