Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield Utd Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield Utd on and what time does it start? Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield Utd will take place on Friday 18th August, 2023 – 19:45 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield Utd? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield Utd on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield Utd
Where can I stream Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield Utd in the UK? If Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield Utd is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Nottingham Forest fell to a 2-1 loss to Arsenal in their Premier League opener, and although Steve Cooper's side will not be judged on such results, the manager was somewhat critical of his players in the aftermath of that defeat, stating that they didn't show enough fight at times.
Eddie Nketiah sent Arsenal on their way midway through the first half before Bukayo Saka doubled the Gunners' lead just after the half-hour mark. Forest were much improved in the second half and threatened a late comeback when substitute Taiwo Awoniyi stuck ten minutes from time, but the hosts held out for victory.
SHEFFIELD UTD
Sheffield Utd's return to the Premier League didn't exactly go to plan as Paul Heckingbottom's injury-hit team was undone by a single goal at home to Crystal Palace last weekend.
It was Odsonne Edouard who turned out to be the Blades' villain as he converted Jordan Ayew's cross just after the break, and while young striker William Osula went close for the Yorkshire outfit, they ultimately did not create enough chances to get back into the game.
THE TEAM NEWS
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
After his goal last week took him to seven goals in his last five Premier League games (dating back to last season), Steve Cooper could give Taiwo Awoniyi the nod up front, although Brennan Johnson will be hoping to hold on to his place. Elsewhere, Wayne Hennessey, Felipe and Omar Richards are definitely out, while Harry Toffolo and Giulian Bancone could make the squad after appearing for the B team midweek.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Turner; Boly, Worrall, McKenna; Aurier, Yates, Mangala, Aina; Danilo, Gibss-White; Awoniyi
UNAVAILABLE: Hennessey (Injured), Felipe (Injured), Richards (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Toffolo (Fitness), Biancone (Fitness)
SHEFFIELD UTD
Oliver McBurnie is back in training and may be considered for the striker's spot here, unless youngster Osula is given another opportunity to lead the line. Daniel Jebbison and Jayden Bogle, meanwhile, could make the squad.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Foderingham; Ahmedhodzic, Egan, Robinson; Baldock, Basham, Norwood, Larouci; Traore, Odborn; Osula
UNAVAILABLE: Coulibaly (Injured), Norrington-Davies (Injured), Fleck (Injured), Brewster (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Baldock (Fatigue), Lowe (Injured), Jebbison (Injured), Bogle (Injured), McBurnie (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
With both teams coming into this encounter off the back of defeats in their respective Premier League openers, there will be a sense of tension in the air as they seek a first positive result of the campaign. With the experience of having survived relegation last season season though, Forest look better equipped this time around and showed more quality last week compared to Sheffield Utd. They have the edge in quality and firepower over the hosts so tipping them in the draw no bet market looks a safe play.
TIP: NOTTINGHAM FOREST DRAW NO BET
