Nottingham Forest vs Bristol City
3rd October 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick 1-0 Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 7/1 odds taken 0725 GMT, Friday 02 September
Nottingham Forest and Bristol City do battle at the City Ground on Saturday in the EFL Championship. These two have had very different starts to their respective seasons, as Forest have taken zero points, while the Robins have won three out of three. Will in-form Bristol City pile more misery on Nottingham Forest this weekend? Check out our Championship betting preview.
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Nottingham Forest Preview – Can the Reds avoid a fourth league loss in a row?
Nottingham Forest are still suffering a hangover from last season. After missing out on the top six after an unforgettable last day in the Championship, Forest have started this season with three defeats from three.
On the opening weekend of the new Championship season, Sabri Lamouchi’s men were beaten 2-0 by Queens Park Rangers at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium. Forest then lost by the same scoreline to Cardiff City at the City Ground on matchday two.
The Reds’ misery was compounded last Friday when they were beaten 1-0 by Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium. Forest also lost to fellow Championship side Barnsley in the first round of the Carabao Cup a month ago.
Nottingham Forest are only above the drop zone on goal difference at the moment. Can the sorry Reds finally put some points on the board at the weekend?
Bristol City Preview – Will the Robins make it 12 points from a possible 12?
New Bristol City boss Dean Holden spent several years as Lee Johnson’s number two at Ashton Gate. The 41-year-old knows the club inside out, which shows in City’s early season performances and results.
Bristol City have won five of their opening six league and cup matches at the start of this term. Three of those victories have come in the Championship, while their only loss came to Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup last week.
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Before back-to-back 2-0 wins over Stoke City and Sheffield Wednesday, the Robins started their league season with a 2-1 victory over Coventry City at Ashton Gate. They also beat Exeter City and Northampton Town without conceding in the EFL Cup.
Bristol City are top of the Championship table ahead of this round of fixtures, level on points with Reading. Can Holden’s troops maintain their 100% winning start on Saturday?
Nottingham Forest vs Bristol City Betting Advice
The pair played out two tight and tense affairs in last season’s Championship. After a goalless draw at Ashton Gate, a Tiago Silva goal was enough to give Nottingham Forest a 1-0 victory at the City Ground on July 1st. In fact, there have only been four goals scored in the previous four meetings.
Key Facts – Nottingham Forest vs Bristol City Betting Tip
- Three of the previous five meetings have ended all square
- Only one goal was scored across the two league fixtures last season
- Forest have won just one of their last six games against Bristol City
This could be another close one the scoreline, but this time we fancy Bristol City to pick up a narrow victory. Holden’s side are priced at 7/1 to win 1-0 in Nottingham this weekend.
Bristol City’s Jamie Paterson has already scored three league and cup goals this term. Back the 28-year-old to net anytime on Saturday at 3/1.
The best betting odds for Nottingham Forest vs Bristol City
Nottingham Forest to win: 31/20 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Bristol City to win: 9/5 at Bet365
