Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Bet Builder Tips - 6/1 Special, Analysis & Predictions

Enjoying what has become an iconic Premier League romp, Nottingham Forest will be looking to extend on their purple patch when they welcome Southampton to the City Ground on Sunday afternoon.

Remarkably looking to widen their buffer in the Champions League chase, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have broken a string of records this season.

Mustering 19 points from their previous seven Premier League appearances, Forest will certainly be smelling a golden opportunity when they meet a Southampton squad who find themselves at the heart of an infamous rut.

Two sides who find the moods in their respective camps at pillar opposites, we have taken a look at some of the most appealing Nottingham Forest vs Southampton bet builder tips.

Forest smelling the chance to make another Champions League statement

Although Nottingham Forest might have spent the whole of last season looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, Santo’s men have only continued to cement their spot as europe’s ultimate surprise package.

Remarkably opening this weekend’s fixtures sat in bronze medal place and with their sights set on securing an iconic Champions League ticket, Forest are riding a famous wave of momentum.

With the mood around the City Ground at a red-hot high, the former Tottenham boss has seen his squad collect 19 points from their previous seven Premier League appearances.

Snatching a 1-1 draw against landslide title contenders Liverpool earlier in the week, Sunday’s hosts have continued to collect a string of heavyweight scalps this season.

Likewise, landing a 1-0 victory when they travelled to St. Mary’s for their reverse Premier League showdown on August 24th, Forest have won their last three meetings against the Saints by an aggregate score of 6-3.

Bet Builder Tip: Nottingham Forest win @ 4/9 with 1xBet

Wood to extend on his Premier League romp

While there might have been plenty plenty of speculation last summer that Nottingham Forest were keen on adding a new number nine, Chris Wood has done a remarkable job of leading the line.

Although there might have been plenty of raised eyebrows following Wood’s permeant move from Newcastle back in the summer of 2023, the New Zealand international has continued to gain a string of plaudits.

Once again finding the net against Liverpool earlier in the week, the former Leicester striker has already recorded 13 Premier League strikes and only four players have registered more top-flight goals.

In fact, getting on the scoresheet in consecutive appearances on either side of opening the New Year, Wood has also scored three goals in his previous four Premier League showdowns.

With no Premier League striker boasting a better goal conversion rate, there is no doubt that Forest’s leading marksman will be smelling a golden opportunity to extend on his purple patch here.

Bet Builder Tip: Chris Wood to score anytime @ 6/5 with BetUS

Southampton already have one foot in the championship

Suffering what was an infamous late collapse away at Old Trafford earlier in the week as they eventually fell to a heartbreaking 3-1 loss, Southampton could show some signs of an emotional hangover here.

Already with one foot firmly back in the championship, Ivan Juric’s side have continued to break a string of unwanted records and have rightfully come under a huge amount of scrutiny.

Sat rock-bottom of the Premier League table and putting just six points on the board, Sunday’s guests open Sunday’s showdown at the City Ground already 10 points adrift of safety.

Getting the New Year underway with a nightmare display at St. Mary’s as they slumped to a 5-0 drumming at the hands of Brentford, Southampton have now lost all of their last four Premier League appearances by an aggregate score of 11-2.

Landing just a sole Premier League victory so far this season, the former Torino boss will be bracing himself for another stern examination this weekend.

Bet Builder Tip: Matheus Fernandes over 1.5 fouls @ 11/8 with Dachbet