Fulham vs Nottingham Forest: Match Preview, Predictions & Lineups

Premier League Battle at Craven Cottage

• Date: Saturday, February 15
• Kick-off Time: 15:00 GMT / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
• Venue: Craven Cottage, London
• Referee: Tom Bramall
• VAR: Matt Donohue

Fulham and Nottingham Forest face off in a crucial Premier League clash, with both teams eyeing European qualification. The hosts are pushing for a UEFA Conference League spot, while Forest remain firmly in the Champions League race.

Current Form & Team News

Fulham’s European Push

Marco Silva’s men are in strong form, winning four of their last five matches. They also boast a solid record against Forest, having beaten them 1-0 in September.

✅ Recent Results:

• Wigan 1-2 Fulham
• Newcastle 1-2 Fulham
• Leicester 0-2 Fulham
• West Ham 3-2 Fulham
• Fulham 4-1 Watford

🚑 Injury News:

• Doubtful: Reiss Nelson (hamstring), Harry Wilson, Kenny Tete
• Selection Dilemma: Rodrigo Muniz vs Raul Jimenez for the starting striker role

🔮 Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez.

Nottingham Forest’s Champions League Chase

Forest continue to defy expectations, sitting third in the table. Their recent 7-0 thrashing of Brighton showcased their attacking strength, but a 5-0 loss at Bournemouth proved they are still vulnerable.

✅ Recent Results:

• Exeter 2-2 (2-4p) Nottingham Forest
• Nottingham Forest 7-0 Brighton
• Bournemouth 5-0 Nottingham Forest
• Nottingham Forest 3-2 Southampton
• Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool

🚑 Injury News:

• Out: Callum Hudson-Odoi (groin), Taiwo Awoniyi, Carlos Miguel
• Back in Training: Danilo, Ibrahim Sangaré

🔮 Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Sels; Morato, Milenkovic, Murillo; Aina, Anderson, Danilo, Williams; Gibbs-White, Elanga; Wood.

Head-to-Head & Match Prediction

🔵 Last 5 Meetings:

• Fulham: 4 Wins
• Nottingham Forest: 1 Win
• Draws: 0

⚽ Last Match: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Fulham (Sept 28, 2024)

Score Prediction: Fulham 1-2 Nottingham Forest

While Fulham hold the historical advantage, Forest’s attacking firepower could be the difference. Expect a tight contest where a late goal might separate the sides.

Where to Watch?

• UK: Not televised (BBC Radio London & BBC Radio Nottingham for live audio commentary)
• USA: fuboTV, NBC Sports App, USA Network, Universo
• Canada: fuboTV Canada

Who do you think will win this crucial clash? Drop your predictions in the comments!