Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 August

Nottingham Forest

D L L W L

17th place in English Premier League

2-1

18/08/2023 14:45

Sheffield United

L L L L L

20th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United on 18 August 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United preview before placing your bet.

Nottingham Forest will face Sheffield United in English Premier League on August 18, 2023 at 14:45.
Nottingham Forest are currently 17th with 32 points after 38 matches.
Sheffield United sit 20th with 16 points from 38 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.93.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:45

2023-08-18

Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United - Prediction & Odds

Nottingham Forest

Sheffield United

2023-08-18 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 18/08/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Manchester City	91	38	28	7	3	96	34	62
02 Arsenal	89	38	28	5	5	91	29	62
03 Liverpool	82	38	24	10	4	86	41	45
04 Aston Villa	68	38	20	8	10	76	61	15
05 Tottenham Hotspur	66	38	20	6	12	74	61	13
06 Chelsea	63	38	18	9	11	77	63	14
07 Newcastle United	60	38	18	6	14	85	62	23
08 Manchester United	60	38	18	6	14	57	58	-1
09 West Ham United	52	38	14	10	14	60	74	-14
10 Crystal Palace	49	38	13	10	15	57	58	-1
11 Brighton Hove Albion	48	38	12	12	14	55	62	-7
12 AFC Bournemouth	48	38	13	9	16	54	67	-13
13 Fulham	47	38	13	8	17	55	61	-6
14 Wolves	46	38	13	7	18	50	65	-15
15 Everton	40	38	13	9	16	40	51	-11
16 Brentford	39	38	10	9	19	56	65	-9
17 Nottingham Forest	32	38	9	9	20	49	67	-18
18 Luton Town	26	38	6	8	24	52	85	-33
19 Burnley	24	38	5	9	24	41	78	-37
20 Sheffield United	16	38	3	7	28	35	104	-69

Head To Head

17/05/2022 14:45

Nottingham Forest

1 - 2

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

14/05/2022 10:00

Sheffield United

1 - 2

Nottingham Forest

ENG LCH

04/03/2022 15:45

Sheffield United

1 - 1

Nottingham Forest

ENG LCH

02/11/2021 15:45

Nottingham Forest

1 - 1

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

19/04/2019 07:30

Sheffield United

2 - 0

Nottingham Forest

ENG LCH

03/11/2018 11:00

Nottingham Forest

1 - 0

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

Nottingham Forest

33%

Draw

33%

Sheffield United

33%

Nottingham Forest Last 6 matches

12/08/2023 08:00

Arsenal 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

05/08/2023 09:30

Eintracht Frankfurt 0 - 0 Nottingham Forest

INT CF

02/08/2023 14:00

Nottingham Forest 0 - 5 Rennes

INT CF

30/07/2023 12:30

PSV Eindhoven 1 - 0 Nottingham Forest

INT CF

27/07/2023 14:45

Nottingham Forest 0 - 2 Leeds United

INT CF

22/07/2023 05:00

Levante 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest

INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Sheffield United

12/08/2023 10:00

Sheffield United 0 - 1 Crystal Palace

ENG PR

05/08/2023 07:45

Sheffield United 0 - 3 VfB Stuttgart

INT CF

29/07/2023 10:00

Derby County 1 - 3 Sheffield United

INT CF

26/07/2023 08:00

Sheffield United 0 - 2 Girona

INT CF

25/07/2023 14:00

Rotherham United 1 - 0 Sheffield United

INT CF

19/07/2023 14:30

Estoril 0 - 0 Sheffield United

INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Nottingham Forest

Sheffield United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.66

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.95

Scored

Avg. per game

0.55

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.66

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

20 (53%)18 (47%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

17 (45%)21 (55%)

Nottingham Forest

Recent matches

Sheffield United

Under /Over

(87%)33 5(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)34 4(11%)

Under /Over

(50%)19 19(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

/Yes

(66%)25 13(34%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)22 16(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nottingham Forest

Sheffield United

Shots

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

11.89 avg / game

Blocked

112 total

Avg. 3.03

Sheffield United

Total shots

9.61 avg / game

Blocked

105 total

Avg. 2.76

Nottingham Forest Pass Sheffield United

Total passes

13992

Avg. 368 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

40%

Total passes

12068

Avg. 318 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

35%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Nottingham Forest

Played games

Sheffield United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.11

Clean sheets

0.03

3.89

148

Corners

141

3.71

17.39

661

Throw-ins

667

17.55

2.03

Offsides

1.66

2.79

106

GK saves

167

4.39

Nottingham Forest

DISCIPLINARY

Sheffield United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.13

102

2.68

0.08

0.13

11.26

428

Fouls

422

11.11

19.00

722

Tackles

704

18.53

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How We Build the Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United on 18 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this English Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Nottingham Forest's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sheffield United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

English Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live English Premier League standings and the English Premier League form table to understand exactly where Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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