Fulham return to Premier League action looking to steady the ship after midweek Carabao Cup disappointment, but they can take confidence from their most recent league outing, a dramatic 3-2 away win against Burnley. That victory highlighted both the attacking potential and defensive fragility that have defined Marco Silva’s side this season, Softfootball reports.
Sitting in the bottom half of the table and leading Nottingham Forest by just two points, Fulham find themselves at a crossroads, almost equally distant from the European places and the relegation zone as they head into this fixture.
While they have lost back-to-back matches at Craven Cottage in all competitions, they have only once suffered three consecutive home league defeats since returning to the Premier League in 2022. With consistency elusive four wins and four losses in their last eight matches Silva will be demanding a more controlled performance as Fulham look to build on that Burnley win and regain momentum in the league.
Nottingham Forest arrive in west London boosted by a convincing 3-0 home victory over Tottenham, a result that pulled them five points clear of the relegation zone. Since Sean Dyche’s appointment, the Tricky Trees have shown renewed resilience and organisation, recording seven wins from their last 12 matches in all competitions. Their four wins from the last six league games alone eclipse what they managed across the previous 18 fixtures combined, underlining their upward trajectory.
Forest will also take encouragement from their recent away form. They have lost just once in their last five competitive matches on the road, keeping three clean sheets in that run. Unbeaten in their last seven Premier League games played on a Monday, Forest will see this trip as another opportunity to close the gap on Fulham and continue distancing themselves from the drop zone.
Team News
Fulham are depleted by international duty, with Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze all away at the Africa Cup of Nations. Their absences reduce options across midfield and attack, increasing the burden on those remaining to provide creativity and goals.
Ahead of the game tomorrow, Fulham via its official X handle, shared exclusive highlights of the last pl meeting between both clubs which ended in a victory for them, they will be hoping for the same outcome tomorrow. They posted:
Nottingham Forest are also affected by AFCON, with Ibrahim Sangaré and Willy Boly unavailable. Goalkeeper Matz Sels has missed the club’s last two matches, and his availability remains uncertain, which could force Forest into a reshuffle at the back.
Possible Lineups
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno; Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Kevin; Jimenez
Nottingham Forest possible starting lineup:
Sels; Savona, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams; Luiz, Anderson; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus
SoftFootball Prediction
Fulham’s recent league win at Burnley and their strong historical home record against Forest suggest they can make this competitive, but Forest’s improved form and defensive solidity under Sean Dyche make them difficult opponents. Expect a tight contest with limited margins separating the sides.
Prediction: Fulham 1-1 Nottingham Forest
