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Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Burnley
Kickoff Time: 2023-09-19 02:45 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/TONY OBRIEN
Last season, Nottingham Forest managed to
narrowly secure their place in the Premier League, finishing with a 4-point
advantage over the relegation zone. This season, they have been actively
reinforcing their squad. They have made notable signings, including center-back
Chris Wood from Newcastle, left-winger Anthony Elanga from Manchester United,
goalkeeper Matt Turner from Arsenal, as well as Corinthians’ central defender
Murillo, among other talented players. These additions have significantly
strengthened the their overall capabilities. In a recent league match,
Nottingham Forest achieved a remarkable 1-0 victory against Chelsea on the
road, which provided a significant morale boost. In the current season, after
four rounds of play, Nottingham Forest have achieved two wins and two losses,
displaying a promising performance.
Source: REUTERS/LEE SMITH
As a newly promoted team in the Premier League,
Burnley’s performance has been quite disappointing thus far. In the most recent
league fixture, Burnley suffered a 2-5 defeat at home against Tottenham,
extending their losing streak to three matches. During this period, Burnley
only managed to score three goals while conceding eleven. Their offensive
output has been lacking, and their defense has struggled. Burnley employs a
more aggressive tactical style, employing high-pressing and passing as their
primary methods of attack. However, this approach has also left their defense
vulnerable to opposing attacks. Perhaps Vincent Kompany, the coach, should
focus on improving their defensive solidity.
There is indeed a noticeable disparity in the
current status of the two teams, with Nottingham Forest showcasing a stronger
overall performance compared to Burnley. Nottingham Forest have a particularly
impressive record when playing at home, and their ability to secure points on
their home ground played a significant role in their successful relegation
escape last season. As a result, it is worth paying attention to Nottingham
Forest’s performance in this upcoming match.
Nottingham Forest’s Last 5 Games: WLLWL
23-09-02 Chelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest
23-08-31 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Burnley
23-08-26 Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest
23-08-19 Nottingham Forest 2-1 Sheffield United
23-08-12 Arsenal 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Burnley’s Last 5 Games: LWLLL
23-09-02 Burnley 2-5 Tottenham Hotspur
23-08-31 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Burnley
23-08-27 Burnley 1-3 Nottingham Forest
23-08-12 Burnley 0-3 Manchester City
23-08-05 Mainz 3-0 Burnley
Head To Head Record:
23-08-31 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Burnley
17-07-29 Nottingham Forest 1-1 Burnley
16-02-24 Burnley 1-0 Nottingham Forest
15-10-21 Nottingham Forest 1-1 Burnley
14-02-22 Burnley 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Prediction:
Nottingham Forest to win