Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United Prediction & Match Preview

Steffen Schmidt - August 16, 2023

Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United
English Premier League
Date: 18 August 2023, Friday
Kick-off at 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
Venue: The City Ground (Nottingham).

Nottingham Forest pushed Arsenal to the limits on the opening day of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign, losing just narrowly last weekend at the Emirates Stadium.

The Reds showed a fantastic resistance against mighty title contenders on the road. They did not give up even after conceding two goals in quick succession in the first half.

The latest acquisition Anthony Elanga came up with a stunning run to set up Taiwo Awoniyi’s second-half goal in North London, confirming that he might be an excellent signing for Steve Cooper’s squad.

Nottingham Forest will now have a nice opportunity to back up such a performance and get the first points on the board on Friday evening when they open Gameweek No 2 with the home fixture against newly-promoted Sheffield United at The city Ground.

Sheffield United lost two key players from the last season during the summer transfer window and they do not seem to have a roster capable of staying in the elite class of English football for longer than a year.

The Blades looked completely toothless in their season opener against Crystal Palace. They can be happy with a slender 0-1 defeat to the Eagles six days ago in a match in which they barely threatened Sam Johnstone in front of the home fans at Bramall Lane.

Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United Head-to-head

• These two teams last met each other in the 2021/22 Championship playoffs semifinal when Nottingham Forest advanced on penalties (3-3 on aggregate).
• Overall, the Reds won 17, drew 11, and lost 10 of the last 38 home outings against Sheffield United.
• We have seen goals at both ends in each of the previous four head to head meetings between these rivals.

Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United Prediction

Nottingham Forest have managed great results on the home patch in the previous Premier League term and we see them as clear favorites against the non-inspiring Sheffield United side on Friday at The City Ground.

The home win is a bet well worth backing at the 1.85 odds while we will alternatively take the 2.25 odds offered for the Reds to keep their net untouched here.

Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United Betting Tips

• Nottingham Forest to win @ 1.85 (17/20)

• Nottingham Forest to keep a clean sheet @ 2.25 (5/4) odd.

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