Nottingham Forest vs Southampton: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 May

Nottingham Forest

W L W D W

16th place in English Premier League

4-3

08/05/2023 15:00

Southampton

L L L L L

20th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Southampton on 08 May 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Nottingham Forest vs Southampton preview before placing your bet.

Nottingham Forest are currently 16th with 38 points after 38 matches.
Southampton sit 20th with 25 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Nottingham Forest to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history favors Nottingham Forest, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Southampton have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

15:00

2023-05-08

Nottingham Forest vs Southampton - Prediction & Odds

Nottingham Forest

Southampton

2023-05-08 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 08/05/2023

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

01 Manchester City	89	38	28	5	5	94	33	61
02 Arsenal	84	38	26	6	6	88	43	45
03 Manchester United	75	38	23	6	9	58	43	15
04 Newcastle United	71	38	19	14	5	68	33	35
05 Liverpool	67	38	19	10	9	75	47	28
06 Brighton Hove Albion	62	38	18	8	12	72	53	19
07 Aston Villa	61	38	18	7	13	51	46	5
08 Tottenham Hotspur	60	38	18	6	14	70	63	7
09 Brentford	59	38	15	14	9	58	46	12
10 Fulham	52	38	15	7	16	55	53	2
11 Crystal Palace	45	38	11	12	15	40	49	-9
12 Chelsea	44	38	11	11	16	38	47	-9
13 Wolves	41	38	11	8	19	31	58	-27
14 West Ham United	40	38	11	7	20	42	55	-13
15 AFC Bournemouth	39	38	11	6	21	37	71	-34
16 Nottingham Forest	38	38	9	11	18	38	68	-30
17 Everton	36	38	8	12	18	34	57	-23
18 Leicester City	34	38	9	7	22	51	68	-17
19 Leeds United	31	38	7	10	21	48	78	-30
20 Southampton	25	38	6	7	25	36	73	-37

Head To Head

04/01/2023 15:30

Southampton

0 - 1

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

14/01/2012 11:00

Nottingham Forest

0 - 3

Southampton

ENG LCH

10/09/2011 10:00

Southampton

3 - 2

Nottingham Forest

ENG LCH

03/05/2009 08:15

Nottingham Forest

3 - 1

Southampton

ENG LCH

20/12/2008 11:00

Southampton

0 - 2

Nottingham Forest

ENG LCH

26/12/1998 11:59

Nottingham Forest

1 - 1

Southampton

ENG PR

Nottingham Forest

50%

Draw

17%

Southampton

33%

Nottingham Forest Last 6 matches

29/04/2023 10:00

Brentford 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

26/04/2023 14:30

Nottingham Forest 3 - 1 Brighton Hove Albion ENG PR

22/04/2023 10:00

Liverpool 3 - 2 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

16/04/2023 11:30

Nottingham Forest 0 - 2 Manchester United ENG PR

08/04/2023 10:00

Aston Villa 2 - 0 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

04/04/2023 14:45

Leeds United 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Southampton

30/04/2023 09:00

Newcastle United 3 - 1 Southampton ENG PR

27/04/2023 14:45

Southampton 0 - 1 AFC Bournemouth ENG PR

21/04/2023 15:00

Arsenal 3 - 3 Southampton ENG PR

15/04/2023 10:00

Southampton 0 - 2 Crystal Palace ENG PR

08/04/2023 12:30

Southampton 1 - 4 Manchester City ENG PR

02/04/2023 09:00

West Ham United 1 - 0 Southampton ENG PR

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

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

Goals

Scored

208

Avg. per game

0.69

Conceded

230

Avg. per game

0.77

Scored

223

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

257

Avg. per game

0.86

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

151 (50%)149 (50%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

149 (50%)151 (50%)

Nottingham Forest

Recent matches

Southampton

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nottingham Forest

Southampton

Shots

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

11.62 avg / game

Blocked

835 total

Avg. 3.48

Southampton

Total shots

12.47 avg / game

Blocked

941 total

Avg. 3.72

Nottingham Forest Pass Southampton

Total passes

97005

Avg. 380 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

127640

Avg. 480 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Nottingham Forest

300

Played games

Southampton

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.21

4.45

1336

Corners

1627

5.42

16.33

4898

Throw-ins

4859

16.20

1.73

519

Offsides

462

1.54

2.60

781

GK saves

784

2.61

Nottingham Forest

DISCIPLINARY

Southampton

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.74

522

553

1.84

0.04

0.05

9.92

2977

Fouls

2986

9.95

12.93

3880

Tackles

4023

13.41

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How We Build the Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Southampton on 08 May 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 Southampton 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 Southampton'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 Southampton sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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