Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Nottingham Forest FC Match Prediction & Analysis

After a promising run of games across competitions, Nottingham Forest’s setback in Matchweek 13 has forced them to regroup and reset. Their next test comes against a struggling Wolverhampton side rooted to the bottom of the table, making this a crucial opportunity for Forest to regain momentum. The encounter is set for a 1 AM IST kickoff this Thursday at the Molineux Stadium.

Current Standings: Wolves remain anchored to the bottom of the table with just two points to their name, while Nottingham Forest sit slightly safer in 16th with 12 points.

Head-to-head record: These two haven’t crossed paths often in the league, and when they have, it’s been tight—each side has won once, with four meetings ending in draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Preview

It was nothing new for the Wolves as they slipped to yet another defeat in matchweek 13—their 11th of the season—this time in a tightly fought derby against Aston Villa, settled by a single goal. Still, Rob Edwards’ side can take encouragement from how they pushed Villa hard, limiting them to an xG of just 0.94.

They even had their moments going forward: Strand Larsen saw a goal ruled out, while Tchatchoua was a constant threat down the right, repeatedly driving forward and picking out Larsen, that forced Martínez into a couple of saves before the break. Thus, buoyed by their derby display, Rob Edwards will hope it sparks a much-needed revival when they step out on Wednesday night.

Stats that matter 

1. Wolves remain  the only side yet to win a game this season in the Premier League.
2. It's been 17  games since the last time Wolverhampton have won a game in the league.
3. Wolves are winless in their last eight home games in the Premier League. 

Team News 

Aside from long-term absentees Matt Doherty and Rodrigo Gomes, and the ongoing injury to goalkeeper Daniel Bentley, Wolves have no fresh injury worries or suspensions to contend with. 

Wolverhampton Probable XI - Johnstone (GK); Tchatchoua, T. Gomes, Mosquera, Agbadou, Moller Wolfe (Defenders); Bellegarde, Joao Gomez, Andre (Midfielders); Arias, Jorgen Strand-Larsen ( Forwards). 

Nottingham Forest FC Preview

Forest’s momentum took a hit with their 2–0 loss to Brighton, a stark contrast to their three straight wins and five-match unbeaten run heading into the weekend. The performance lacked spark, especially in a first half where they created just one real chance. 

Their away form also remains a concern, with only one road win all season—albeit a stunning 3–0 triumph at Anfield recently. Drawing belief from that result and facing a relegation-threatened Wolves side, Sean Dyche will expect his team to deliver nothing short of three points.

Stats that matter 

1. The loss to Brighton marked Dyche’s first home loss since taking over from Ange Postecoglou.
2. Nottingham Forest along with Wolves are the only teams yet to score from outside the box in the league this season.
3. Under Sean Dyche’s tenure, the Tricky Trees have both attempted 15+ shots and faced 15+ shots in three of their last five Premier League matches, with no manager seeing his side do so more.

Team News 

Chris Wood and Oleksandr Zinchenko remain unavailable, and Taiwo Awoniyi is set to miss out again with a muscle issue, leaving Forest short of key options upfront. 

Nottingham Forest  Probable XI - Sels (GK); Savona, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams (Defenders); Sangare, Elliott Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White (Midfielders);  Hutchinson, Hudson-Odoi, Jesus (Forwards). 

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS FC vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC
Winning Prediction

Most Premier League meetings between these sides have ended in draws, but with both desperate for points, a stalemate feels unlikely this time. Expect an open contest, especially from Forest, who should push harder for all three points. And on current form, backing Nottingham Forest to edge this one seems the smarter call. 

Nottingham Forest to win (2-1)

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