Chris Sutton has made his prediction for Nottingham Forest’s Premier League meeting with Wolves on Saturday.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s team gained a boost in the relegation race without even striking a ball on Monday, when Everton were punished two further points for breaking financial regulations.
It means the Toffees are now only two points ahead of Nottingham Forest, despite having a game in hand, so fans at the City Ground must seize the opportunity with a win over Wolves on Saturday.
So, what does Chris Sutton predict to happen when Nottingham Forest face Wolves? Let us have a look.
Chris Sutton predicts Nottingham Forest versus Wolves.
Nuno and Gary O’Neil’s team are expected to play a tight game on Saturday, according to the Nottingham man.
Prior to last week’s sad 3-1 loss to Tottenham, Nottingham Forest totally destroyed Fulham with a 3-1 win of their own, so there is surely a platform to build on at the City Ground.
However, Sutton does not expect Nottingham Forest to win back-to-back games at the City Ground and predicts a 1-1 draw.
The 51-year-old told BBC Sport: “This is important for Nottingham Forest, who need to recover from last week’s defeat at Tottenham.”
“I always think Wolves are well-organised, even if their results have dipped recently, with only one win in their last five.
“Wolves boss Gary O’Neil is still fuming about having a late goal ruled out for offside in their defeat to West Ham but I felt it was the right decision.”
The opposite meeting at Molineux in December ended 1-1, with Matheus Cunha equalising after Harry Toffolo put Nottingham Forest ahead.
Nuno needs momentum.
If Nottingham Forest beats Wolves on Saturday, it might mean more than just three points.
It would also – hopefully – give Nuno’s side some momentum heading into next week’s genuinely seismic encounter with Everton at Goodison Park, which may mean the difference between survival and relegation.
Following that, a tough game against Manchester City looms, so victories over Wolves and Everton are critical for Nottingham Forest, to say the least.
