Match Preview and Standings
Fulham enter this home game after 16 matches, holding 20 points and a -3 goal difference, two points ahead of Forest's 18 points and -8 GD after their 16 games. The Premier League table shows tight mid-to-lower pack competition, with teams like Bournemouth and Tottenham just above on 22 points.
Craven Cottage hosts this 3:00 PM ET kickoff, a venue where Fulham aim to leverage home advantage. Forest's away form has been shaky, conceding 1.56 goals per match on average.
League leaders Arsenal top with 39 points, but for Fulham and Forest, avoiding the drop zone—occupied by West Ham (13 pts) and below—is paramount.
Team News and Injuries
Fulham boast depth with substitutes like Tom Cairney, Harrison Reed, and Adama Traoré ready. Key players include Harry Wilson (5 goals) and Kevin (22 successful take-ons). Goalkeeper Bernd Leno has 44 saves this season.
Nottingham Forest miss Chris Wood (knee), Saša Lukić (groin), and Matz Sels (groin), alongside Rodrigo Muniz (hamstring) for Fulham. Forest's attack leans on Igor Jesus and Neco Williams, with Elliot Anderson leading chance creation at 27.
Player stats underscore stakes: Forest's Ibrahim Sangaré has 2 assists, while Fulham's Ezequiel Anderson tops take-ons at 20.
Live Updates and Key Stats
At 10 minutes, score stands 0-0. Forest's 8th-minute chance highlighted their threat, but Fulham's defense, led by Jorge Cuenca, stood firm. Offside calls and free kicks signal a cautious start.
Fulham average 50.9% possession and 3 clean sheets, matching Forest's 3. Expected goals (xG) favor Fulham slightly at 17.87 vs Forest's 19.48, per season data.
Post-match implications loom large: a win catapults either side toward safety, intensifying the relegation scrap.