Southampton vs Nottingham Forest Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Southampton vs Nottingham Forest on and what time does it start? Southampton vs Nottingham Forest will take place on Wednesday 4th January, 2023 – 19:30 (UK)
Where is Southampton vs Nottingham Forest taking place? Southampton vs Nottingham Forest will take place at St. Mary's Stadium in Southampton, England
Where can I get tickets for Southampton vs Nottingham Forest? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Southampton vs Nottingham Forest on in the UK? Southampton vs Nottingham Forest will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Southampton vs Nottingham Forest in the UK? Southampton vs Nottingham Forest cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
SOUTHAMPTON
- Southampton’s late 2-1 defeat away at Fulham at the weekend leaves them still bottom of the Premier League having lost each of their last five top flight fixtures.
- Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is doubtful through injury, as is Juan Larios and Theo Walcott, although Armel Bella-Kotchap completed the full game against Fulham and should feature again here.
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
- Nottingham Forest came from behind courtesy of right-back and former Tottenham player Serge Aurier to earn who could turn out to be a priceless point at home to Chelsea this past Sunday.
- Jesse Lingard is a doubt for the trip down to Southampton and with that in mind, Steve Cooper is likely to deploy the same front three who took to the pitch against Chelsea, that being Brennan Johnson, Taiwo Awoniyi and Morgan Gibbs-White.
THE TEAM NEWS
SOUTHAMPTON
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Bella-Kotchap, Salisu, Perraud; Ward-Prowse, Ward-Prowse, Elyounoussi; Edozie, Adams, S. Armstrong
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: McCarthy (Injured), Larios (Injured), Livramento (Injured), Walcott (Injured)
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Henderson; Aurier, Worrall, Boly, Williams; Yates, Mangala, Freuler; Johnson, Awoniyi, Gibbs-White
UNAVAILABLE: Biancone (Injured), Kouyate (Injured), Niakhate (Injured), Richards (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Lingard (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
The stakes couldn’t be higher with both these two clubs entrenched in the Premier League relegation battle. Southampton know that realistically, anything less than three points at home would be a huge blow to their survival prospects, but a poor squad with little investment down the years is finding it very tough to stay afloat, as is new Saints boss Nathan Jones, who has lost three from three in the Premier League. If Nottingham Forest can build upon the performance they put in against Chelsea, then they should get something against this rock-bottom Southampton side, so utilise the double chance market and back the visitors to pick up either a draw or victory.
TIP: DOUBLE CHANCE - DRAW/NOTTINGHAM FOREST
