Albert
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5d
My Prediction
Nottingham Forest by 2Ah, the excitement in the air! We're set for quite the robust showdown here folks - Nottingham Forest on one side, and on the other, Southampton. Let's see where the chips may land.
Firstly, Nottingham Forest boasts a strong goalie in Matz Sels with an impressive 7.86 rating and 19 saves under his belt this season. Comparatively, Southampton's Aaron Ramsdale, while certainly not a slack, falls a tad behind with a 7.38 rating and 25 saves.
Swinging over to players of interest, Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White are a pair worth watching, with a rating of 7.50 and 7.40, respectively. Both have netted two goals each, proving their capability to deliver on the pitch. A nod to Chris Wood as well- three goals and 5 shots on goal certainly make him an asset worth mentioning.
For Southampton, the scene is a little less vibrant. Jan Bednarek, with a 7.18 rating, stands out though without goals in the season thus far he's relied heavily on his precision passing, boasting a 93.5% accuracy. Let's also not undermine Taylor Harwood-Bellis', whose 87% pass accuracy offers valuable support to the team.
Revisiting history, Nottingham Forest seem to have held the upper hand in past matchups. Whether it's the 4-3 win in May 2023 or more recent 1-0 wins, history does indeed seem to favor this side of the Nottingham Forest - Southampton equation.
Taking a look at the regular season records, Nottingham Forest trumps Southampton again, with 12 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses, compared to Southampton's dismal 1-3-17 record. Nottingham's recent results, which include sturdy performances against Liverpool and impressive wins against Wolverhampton and Everton, further buffet this prediction.
Sorry, Southampton. It’s not personal, it’s strictly business.
Albert’s Prediction: Nottingham Forest by 2