Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Match Preview

Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest Match Preview

• Sheffield United shipped four or more goals in each of the last three Premier League losses.
• Nottingham Forest produced a great overall display last weekend against the likes of Manchester City despite a 0-2 defeat.
• Seven of Sheffield United’s last eight league fixtures produced four or more goals.

Sheffield United became the first relegated team last weekend when they fell 1-5 at Newcastle. They are mathematically out of contention for the elite-class survival with ten points between them and the safe zone. The Blades have indeed been the worst team in the division by some distance throughout the whole campaign.

The main problem for Chris Wilder and his troops is the lack of defensive meticulousness. Sheffield United boast by far the worst defensive record in the division with 97 goals conceded in 35 matches. They have been particularly poor at the back in recent weeks. The Blades allowed at least four goals in each of the previous three league defeats.

This will be the music to the ears of Chris Wood and company. Nottingham Forest are desperate for salvation points being just one place above the drop zone with three games remaining. Nuno Espirito Santo’s troops will have a big opportunity to claim a precious victory on Saturday afternoon when they visit Bramall Lane.

Recent Meetings

• On top of form, Nottingham Forest have recent tradition to back them up in this matchup.
• The Reds picked up a 2-1 win over Sheffield United in the reverse match in August last year at The City Ground.
• Both teams scored in each of the previous five head-to-head matches.

Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Nottingham Forest took just one point from the last four league games. However, they offered a phenomenal all-around performance last weekend in a 0-2 home defeat to Manchester City.

The Reds missed numerous big chances in front of City’s goal last Sunday. The fact they’ve created loads up front against one of the best team in the league brings optimism to their fans ahead of the clash with the worst defence in the competition.

Sheffield United have not been pulling up any trees of late. They are already relegated. The Blades go into this off the back of four straight losses. They have shipped at least four goals in each of the last three defeats along the way.

We see big value in backing Nottingham Forest to have the lead at the half time and win the match at the end at the 2.60 odds.

The best alternative pick would be Over 2.5 goals at the 1.57 odds. Sheffield United conceded two or more goals in nine consecutive league fixtures.

All but one of these nine affairs provided at least four goals. Nottingham Forest have also shipped two or more goals in each of the last four league outings.

Steffen Schmidt- May 2, 2024

Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips

HT/FT Nottingham Forest/Nottingham Forest

OK

2.60 Odds

Over 2.5 goals

OK

1.55 Odds

Correct Score: Nottingham Forest 3-1

OK

13.00 Odds