As Gameweek 20 of the Premier League comes to an electrifying conclusion, all eyes turn to Molineux Stadium, where Wolverhampton Wanderers will host a resurgent Nottingham Forest on Monday night. Both teams are in great form, and this clash promises to be a thrilling spectacle.
The Tale of Two Managers
Nuno Espirito Santo returns to Wolverhampton for the first time as Nottingham Forest manager since his appointment in December 2023. His tactical acumen has propelled Forest into third place, riding high after five consecutive wins. Meanwhile, Vitor Pereira has revitalized Wolves since taking over, inspiring wins against Leicester City and Manchester United and securing a hard-fought draw at Tottenham.
Kick-Off Details
- Location: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
- Date: Monday, 6 January 2025
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: Peter Bankes
- VAR: Alex Chilowicz
Team News
Wolves:
Wolves will miss the influential Matheus Cunha, serving a suspension for his conduct in December. Other notable absentees include Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Yerson Mosquera, Boubacar Traore, Pablo Sarabia, and Toti Gomes. Marino Lemina and Andre are doubtful.
Nottingham Forest:
Forest enjoys a relatively healthy squad. Callum Hudson-Odoi and Murillo are expected to return, while Ryan Yates is back from suspension. However, Danilo remains sidelined, and Ibrahim Sangare is still recovering from a hamstring issue.
Predicted Lineups
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1):
Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.
Wolves (4-3-3):
Sa; Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, Bueno; Gomes, Joao Moutinho, Neves; Neto, Guedes, Hwang.
Prediction
Both teams are in solid form, and this fixture has a history of ending in stalemates. Despite Wolves missing Cunha, their newfound confidence under Pereira will make them tough to beat. Forest’s versatility in attack under Nuno could see them take the lead, but Wolves’ resilience might balance the scales.
Predicted Scoreline: Wolves 1-1 Nottingham Forest
