Premier League 2026/27
Nottingham Forest vs Fulham prediction
1-0 is our call. See where the goals come from, what tips the balance and three bets at rising risk.
48%Forest
25%draw
27%Fulham
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Forest at 48%.
- Home advantage: Forest are at home and already the stronger side on our ratings.
- Goals outlook: At 2.6 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (49% for the over).
- Safest bet: Forest or draw (Double chance), about a 73% chance.
Who will win Forest vs Fulham?
Malik Mumbai predicts Nottingham Forest to beat Fulham, 1-0. We give Forest a 48% chance of winning, the draw 25%, and expect about 2.6 goals in total. Kick-off is Sat, 02 Jan 2027 at 20:30 IST at City Ground.
- Predicted score
- 1-0
- Our pick
- Forest, 48%
- Draw
- 25%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
Forest are at home and already the stronger side on our ratings. Playing at City Ground adds roughly a quarter of a goal to their expected output.
Helps Forest
Goals outlook
At 2.6 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (49% for the over).
Helps Even
Quality gap
There is a clear gap in quality, and the draw is only 25%. Fulham can't afford to concede first.
Helps Forest
How many goals in Forest vs Fulham?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Forest vs Fulham
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 73%
Double chance
Forest or draw
Covers a Forest win and the draw, so only an upset beats it. Expect a short price.
Value
Our chance 73%
Total goals
Under 3.5
A tight game is likely, and four or more goals would be unusual.
Long shot
Our chance 11%
Correct score
Forest 1-0
Our predicted result. These markets rarely land, so a small stake is enough.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Nottingham Forest
A solid mid-table side. Forest are hard to break down in front of their own fans at City Ground, but chances can be scarce at the other end too.
Away
Fulham
A solid mid-table side. Fulham are hard to break down on the road at City Ground, but chances can be scarce at the other end too.
Match preview
Fulham visit City Ground to face Nottingham Forest in the 2026/27 Premier League. We project 1.54 expected goals for Forest against 1.10 for Fulham, and that gap drives our 48% rating for Forest. Check the team sheets, released roughly an hour before kick-off, because one absence can shift the odds more than anything else.
Forest and Fulham: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Forest play 3 days after their game away at Newcastle on 30 Dec, a short turnaround that can show in the last 20 minutes. Their next league game is at home to Hull 3 days after this one, which may tempt the manager to rotate. It is game 19 of 38 for them.
Fulham play 3 days after their game at home to Arsenal on 30 Dec, a short turnaround that can show in the last 20 minutes. Their next league game is at home to Spurs 4 days after this one. It is game 19 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at Craven Cottage, is on Wed, 10 Feb 2027, so this is the first of two league meetings this season.
- 30 DecNewcastle vs ForestSt James' Park
- 30 DecFulham vs ArsenalCraven Cottage
- 02 JanForest vs FulhamCity GroundThis match
- 05 JanForest vs HullCity Ground
- 06 JanFulham vs SpursCraven Cottage
More Forest and Fulham predictions
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- 06 JanFulham vs Tottenham HotspurPremier League, 01:00 IST, next day
- 16 JanNewcastle United vs FulhamPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 02 JanBrighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester UnitedPremier League, 18:00 IST
Nottingham Forest vs Fulham: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Forest vs Fulham?
Our pick is Nottingham Forest. We rate Forest at 48%, the draw at 25% and Fulham at 27%, from club ratings, home advantage and form.
What time is Nottingham Forest vs Fulham in India?
Sat, 02 Jan 2027, 20:30 IST India time (15:00 UK), at City Ground in Nottingham. Broadcast changes can shift Premier League fixtures, so confirm nearer kick-off.
What is the best bet for Forest vs Fulham?
Forest or draw is the safer option at 73%. The value pick is total goals: Under 3.5 (73%). Check the line-ups before you bet.
Forest vs Fulham match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Nottingham Forest favourite hain. Forest ka chance 48%, draw 25% aur Fulham ka chance 27% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Will both teams score in Forest vs Fulham?
We rate both teams to score at 52%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 49%.
What is the score prediction for Forest vs Fulham?
We predict 1-0, with 0-0 at half-time. The single most likely exact score in our model is 1-1 at 12%.
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