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Fulham vs Nottingham Prediction Premier League 22.12.2025

Alexandru Florin 21.12.2025 23:18Last updated: 28/05/2026 11:00

Fulham vs Nottingham Prediction Premier League

Fulham vs Nottingham Prediction and Betting Tips for the Premier League, scheduled for December 22, 2025, at 20:00 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and NOW TV from the Craven Cottage in London. The clash takes place with only two points separating these bottom-half battlers, making every tackle and transition vital for survival momentum. In this article, you’ll discover Football Stats And Tips from XpertStats tipsters.

Fulham holds a dominant 83% win rate against Nottingham Forest in Premier League history.
The Cottagers have won all three previous Premier League meetings against Forest at Craven Cottage.
Forest has shown massive improvement, winning four of their last six league matches recently.
Fulham’s home games average 3 goals per match, showing a high tendency for attacking football.
Nottingham Forest averages 13.88 fouls per away game, suggesting a very physical defensive approach.
Harry Wilson is in stellar form, contributing to six goals in his last four appearances.

Marco Silva’s men are looking to shake off a bit of a hangover after that stinging EFL Cup exit against Newcastle. It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster at the Cottage lately. While they’ve historically owned this fixture, losing their last two home games has raised a few eyebrows. Still, they have a weapon that most teams envy: set pieces. With seven goals coming from corners this season, Fulham is second only to Arsenal in that department. It’s hard to say if they’ll keep that efficiency up without Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, who are away on international duty, but Harry Wilson’s recent spark gives fans plenty of reason to stay optimistic.

On the other side, Sean Dyche has clearly lit a fire under this Nottingham Forest squad. They looked absolutely lethal in that 3-0 demolition of Spurs, showing a clinical edge we haven’t seen from them in years. Even though they’ve historically struggled when visiting Fulham, their recent form of four wins in six games suggests the “old” Forest is gone. Losing Ibrahim Sangaré to AFCON is a massive blow, especially after his masterclass against Tottenham. That said, Dyche’s teams are built on structure, not just individuals. They might not play the prettiest football, but they’ve become incredibly tough to break down on the road, conceding only 1.5 goals on average away from home.

Statistically, this matchup is a fascinating study in contrasts. Fulham averages 6.25 corners won at home, while Forest’s away games are often high-foul affairs, averaging 25.01 total fouls per match. This tells me we’re in for a stop-start game where the referee, Anthony Taylor, is going to be very busy. Fulham’s 1.75 goals scored per home game meets a Forest defense that has been surprisingly stingy, conceding just 0.75 goals per away match. Can the visitors maintain that discipline in the London rain? It’s a big ask, especially with the weight of history against them. Football Stats And Tips suggest that while Fulham are favorites, the gap is closing rapidly.

So, where does that leave us? It feels like one of those games that could either be a tactical stalemate or a complete goal fest if an early one goes in. Fulham’s need to bounce back clashes with Forest’s desire to leapfrog them in the table. I suspect we’ll see plenty of “heavy metal” football in the midfield. It’s a bold move to bet against Fulham at home given the 9-1 aggregate score in past meetings, but this Forest side feels different under Dyche. Even so, the loss of key players to AFCON on both sides introduces a level of uncertainty that makes this one of the most unpredictable fixtures of the festive period. It’s going to be a gritty, emotional battle for those three points.

Fulham manager Marco Silva has opted for consistency ahead of their clash with Nottingham Forest, making just one tactical change as Bernd Leno replaces Benjamin Lecomte in goal. Both sides remain heavily impacted by AFCON absences, with Fulham missing Nigerian trio Chukwueze, Iwobi, and Bassey. Meanwhile, Forest introduce Luiz to the midfield to fill the void left by Ivory Coast international Ibrahim Sangare.

Source: bbc.com

1X
Backing Fulham to at least secure a point at home is backed by heavy historical dominance. The Cottagers have a remarkable 83% win rate against Forest in the Premier League. Specifically, at Craven Cottage, they have won all three top-flight encounters with a staggering aggregate score of 9-1. While Forest has improved under Sean Dyche, the loss of Ibrahim Sangare to AFCON leaves a massive void in their midfield stability. Fulham averages 1.75 goals scored per home game, ensuring they usually have the firepower to stay in the game. Even with their own AFCON absences, the presence of Harry Wilson, who has six goal involvements in four games, provides enough threat to avoid defeat. Statistically, the 1X covers the most likely outcomes at a ground where Forest has historically failed to perform, making it a very safe foundational pick for this Monday night clash.

Over 1.5 Goals
The Over 1.5 Goals market is strongly supported by the "Total Goals Per Match" averages for both sides. Fulham’s home games see an average of 3 goals, while Nottingham Forest’s away trips average 2.25 goals. When you combine these, the overall average sits at 2.63, well above the 1.5 threshold. In fact, statistics show that 88% of Forest’s away matches have featured more than 1.5 goals this season. Fulham has both scored and conceded in each of their last four Premier League games, with those matches averaging a whopping five goals per game. Even with some defensive absences, both teams have shown a tendency to lose focus late in games. Whether it is through a Harry Wilson moment of magic or a Forest counter-attack, the probability of seeing at least two goals at Craven Cottage is incredibly high based on these metrics.