Wolves vs Nottingham Forest Prediction 3 December 2025
🔊 Can Rob Edwards secure his first victory at the helm of Wolverhampton? So far, the Wolves' performance under the Welsh manager hasn't seen much change from before his arrival. However, the fixture list for his Premier League debut hasn't been the easiest. On Tuesday at Molineux, the level of opposition will drop. Moreover, Nottingham Forest are coming off a home defeat. Which club has a better chance to bounce back from their recent league setback? Let's delve into our prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Since Nottingham Forest's return to the Premier League, the teams have faced each other six times. Interestingly, draws have been more common than victories for either side, with each team securing just one win. Wolverhampton's last triumph came in 2022, while Nottingham claimed victory last season. In between these encounters, the teams shared the spoils in four matches, with each draw featuring goals from both sides.
Head-to-head statistics Wolves - Nottingham Forest
Wolverhampton Wanderers Team Overview
The "Wolves" are not only breaking their own records but also helping other teams achieve theirs. For instance, Aston Villa's victory over Wolverhampton in the latest Premier League round (1-0) marked Unai Emery's 61st win at the helm of the "Villans," equaling the club's record. It might seem odd to praise the Birmingham manager in this context, but there's little to say about Rob Edwards' team except that their losing streak has now reached seven matches, and they haven't won in nine.
Wolverhampton's latest defeat came in the 13th round of the Premier League against Aston Villa away (0-1). The "Wolves" tried to maintain possession, narrowly losing out with 47% to Villa's 53%, but they seemed clueless on how to use it effectively, nearly halving their opponents' shot count (9 to 16) and falling short in expected goals (0.66 to 1.12).
Match Results: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Nottingham Forest Team Overview
In the latest round of the Premier League, Nottingham's unbeaten streak, which spanned five matches across all competitions, came to an end. In the league, the Forest had gone three matches without a loss. The setback against Brighton (0-2) didn't alter their position on the table (16th place), but it did widen the gap to the 15th spot to five points.
Nottingham Forest, under Sean Dyche's management, suffered their first home defeat. The English manager's new chapter began with a victory at the City Ground, where they defeated Porto (2-0) in the Europa League. In the 13th round of the Premier League, Brighton visited the Forest. The match was evenly contested, as reflected in the near-equal possession stats (52% to 48% in favor of the hosts) and shots (19 to 17). However, despite fewer attempts on goal, the Seagulls recorded a higher expected goals tally (1.46 compared to 1.07).
Match Results: Nottingham Forest
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
🎙 Former Wolverhampton captain and ex-footballer Conor Coady, once considered for the team's head coach position, has voiced his support for current manager Rob Edwards. "I believe he can come up with something new. He talks about the basics-how to move forward and back-but Rob will bring his own touch to the field. He'll teach the lads how to play. They'll develop their own playing patterns," Coady shared.
❌ Ahead of the last Premier League round, it was revealed that defender Ladislav Krejci suffered an injury. Thus, the full recovery of fellow defender Matt Doherty came as welcome news for the Wolves. Besides Krejci, Rodrigo Gomes, Fer Lopez, and backup goalkeeper Dan Bentley are also sidelined with injuries.
Nottingham Forest
🎙 Nottingham Forest's head coach has shown support for defender Morato after his error led to a goal for Brighton in the 13th round of the Premier League. "I believe Morato played excellently. There was some confusion at the end, which can happen, but he performed very well. I need a competitive team. I need players who can fulfill their roles," said Sean Dyche.
❌ Morgan Gibbs-White's return from injury proved unfortunate. In the 85th minute of the match against Brighton, the midfielder was forced to be substituted. However, according to Sean Dyche, the new injury to the Englishman is not too serious, and he expects the team captain to be available for the next round. The same goes for defender Murillo, who missed the last game due to a calf injury. Here is the list of players who will definitely not feature against Wolverhampton: Dylan Bakwa, Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Chris Wood.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Tim Robinson. His average number of yellow cards in the last 20 Premier League matches stands at 4.4. Appointing him makes sense, considering the match will take place at Molineux, where the hosts have averaged 3.8 yellow cards in their last five games. The Forest side, on the other hand, have been more disciplined, with just 1.6 cautions over the same period. As we see, Wolves' numbers could almost cover both teams. With the appointment of a Championship manager, this trend is likely to continue. Therefore, we suggest looking at Wolverhampton's total yellow cards over 1.5.
⚽️ Goal Predictions
No significant changes have been noted in Wolverhampton's results since Rob Edwards took over. However, there are signs of improvement in their attacking play, with an increase in their expected goals average. Over the last two games, this figure has been 1.93. It's encouraging to see both teams scoring in head-to-head clashes with Nottingham, with both sides finding the net in 4 of their last 5 encounters. We believe Wolves can and should aim for at least one goal at home at Molineux. Forest find it much easier to create chances, so there are no doubts about their capabilities. Editorial choice: both teams to score.
🚩 Corner Predictions
Changes in the coaching staff haven't altered Wolverhampton's setup. In fact, while Vítor Pereira alternated between a 3-4-2-1 and a 5-3-2 formation, Rob Edwards has so far stuck to the latter. This defensive style is understandable given the team's level and form but reflects in a modest number of set pieces at the opponent's end. For five consecutive matches, Wolves have not delivered more than four corners. We expect that on Tuesday, Wolverhampton's total corners will be fewer than 4.5.
Editor's Prediction
After their defeat in the last round, Nottingham have seen their odds dip, yet they remain the favorites for the upcoming clash. These odds are justified. Wolverhampton haven't become more adaptable with the new coach, seemingly retreating further in hopes of avoiding heavy losses, yet their attacking play still lacks cohesion. The Wolves haven't beaten the Forest in five consecutive matches, with four of those ending in draws. However, there are more reasons to back Nottingham Forest with a (0) handicap. We also believe in the home side's first goal under Rob Edwards' leadership. Predicted scoreline: a 2-1 victory for the Forest.
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