Nottingham Forest v Fulham predictions: Tricky Trees heading for another defeat

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Nottingham Forest v Fulham in the Premier League on Friday.

When to bet

8pm Friday

Best bet

Fulham draw no bet
1pt 4-5 general

Team news

Nottingham Forest
Moussa Niakhate, Omar Richards are sidelined but Orel Mangala has returned to training.

Fulham
Harry Wilson, Manor Soloman remain absent and Antonee Robinson is a major injury doubt.

Match preview

Fulham are tenth in the Premier League despite having played three of their six games against big-six clubs and their impressive start can continue with a victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.

Promoted teams face huge challenges but the Cottagers have shown many positive signs.

Aleksandar Mitrovic is second in the scoring charts with six goals, but the entire team have acquitted themselves well.

Fulham could be on course for a mid-table finish, but there are major doubts over Forest's survival prospects.

The Tricky Trees were summer shopaholics, sealing 19 permanent signings and three loans, but they are struggling and slipped to second-bottom after a 3-2 loss at home to Bournemouth.

Forest lost to the Cherries despite holding a 2-0 lead and they are likely to be dealt another blow by Fulham, who can return to the capital with maximum points.

Key stat

Nottingham Forest have lost their last three fixtures

Inside info

Nottingham Forest

Penalty taker Brennan Johnson
Assist ace Morgan Gibbs-White
Set-piece aerial threat Scott McKenna
Card magnet Scott McKenna

Fulham

Penalty taker Aleksandar Mitrovic
Assist ace Bobby De Cordova-Reid
Set-piece aerial threat Aleksandar Mitrovic
Card magnet Aleksandar Mitrovic

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