Wolverhampton Wanderers host Nottingham Forest at Molineux on Wednesday, 3 December, in a crucial Premier League clash.
With Wolves still seeking their first league win of the season and Forest desperate to put distance between themselves and the relegation zone, the stakes could hardly be higher. Recent head-to-heads have produced tight contests, but Forest’s improved attacking numbers this term put extra pressure on a Wolves side rock bottom of the table.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on glaring differences in attacking output and defensive resilience, our top betting recommendations focus on Forest’s edge in front of goal and Wolves’ current struggles. We’re particularly confident in backing Nottingham Forest to win, given their greater firepower and Wolves’ winless campaign.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest to Win | 23/20 @ Bet365 (46.5%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Nottingham Forest has a strong case for victory at Molineux, primarily due to Wolves’ dreadful form. Wolves are winless this season, sitting bottom of the league with only two points. Their home record is particularly poor, with five losses and one draw from six matches. In contrast, Forest has shown better form, including a recent away win against Liverpool. While the historical head-to-head is relatively even, Wolves’ current dire situation makes a Forest win the probable outcome. |
| Both Teams to Score – Yes | 4/5 @ Bet365 (55.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Nottingham Forest has a strong case for victory at Molineux, primarily due to Wolves’ dreadful form. Wolves are winless this season, sitting bottom of the league with only two points. Their home record is particularly poor, with five losses and one draw from six matches. In contrast, Forest has shown better form, including a recent away win. While the historical head-to-head is relatively even, Wolves’ current dire situation makes a Forest win the probable outcome. |
Odds correct at the time of writing.
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Wolves vs Nottingham Forest match odds
How both teams head into Wolves vs Nottingham Forest
Wolves come into this game in awful form, having lost their last six Premier League games. It’s a run of form that has left Wolves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League with just two points from their opening 13 games. Their problems are clear and exist at both ends of the pitch as Wolves have scored just seven goals (the lowest in the league) but conceded 28 (the highest total in the league. Things need to change quickly as Molinuex or Wolves risk seeing the eight point deficit they have at the bottom of the league increasing.
Nottingham Forest have seen an upturn in form in recent weeks, picking up seven points from their past four games. They’ve moved clear of the relegation zone off the back of this form despite a loss in their last outing against Brighton and will view this match as an opportunity to put even more distance between themselves and the bottom three. Goals are started to flow a little more for Forest (an average of 2 goals a game over their last four games) but they’ve still conceded 22 times this season, a record that must improve if they hope to more further away from the drop zone.
Season Form & Standings
Wolverhampton Wanderers find themselves at the foot of the Premier League, winless after 13 games and with just two points. Nottingham Forest, while not safe, have at least picked up three wins and six more goals than their hosts. The stats highlight a Wolves side struggling at both ends, while Forest are more productive but still defensively vulnerable.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 20 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 28 | -21 | 2 |
| Nottingham Forest | 16 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 22 | -9 | 12 |
Head-to-Head: Last 5 Meetings
Wolves have enjoyed the better of this fixture in recent years, winning five of the last 12 and drawing five, but Forest have had their moments—most notably with a 3-0 away win last January. Four of the last five meetings have ended all square or with Forest taking points, suggesting another tight contest could be on the cards.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 06/01/25 | Wolves 0-3 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 31/08/24 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Wolves | Premier League |
| 13/04/24 | Nottingham Forest 2-2 Wolves | Premier League |
| 09/12/23 | Wolves 1-1 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 01/04/23 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Wolves | Premier League |
Conclusion: Can Wolves Finally Break Their Duck?
With Wolves’ attack misfiring and their defence the leakiest in the league, Nottingham Forest’s greater threat in the final third may prove decisive. The visitors have struggled for clean sheets themselves but possess enough quality to punish a Wolves side still searching for answers. Will Forest’s superior xG and goal tally translate into three points, or can Wolves finally spark their season into life? Our tip: side with Forest at 23/20 @ Bet365 (46.5%) for the away win.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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