Nottingham Forest vs Leeds Predictions

• Leeds are winless in their last six league games
• The visitors have the joint-worst away record in the league, losing six of nine trips
• Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last six home league games
• Leeds have won only two of their last 15 league clashes with Forest

Both sides need a bounce

Nottingham Forest exited the Carabao Cup in midweek, losing 2-0 at Old Trafford to go out 5-0 on aggregate. Forest didn’t have a fixture last weekend, so their last two games were losses to nil against an improving Manchester United side. Sunday’s meeting with old rivals Leeds is an opportunity for Steve Cooper’s side to boost their form.

Leeds have had cup success of their own, booking a spot in the fifth round of the FA Cup after a 3-1 win over Accrington Stanley. However, they’ve struggled outside of the cup having failed to win a league clash since returning from the World Cup break. They’ve dipped into the transfer window in a bid to change things, but will that save them here?

Road woes for Leeds

Leeds made big moves in January, signing Weston McKennie on loan from Juventus and breaking their transfer record to add striker Georginio Rutter. Those additions could help them in the long term, but it’s hard to see them immediately changing Leeds’ fortunes on the road this term.

No side has won fewer Premier League points away from home than the Whites, who have lost six of their nine away trips this term. They head into this clash without a win in their last six league games, suffering three defeats. The visitors have also shipped 2.1 goals per away game, leaving them vulnerable to a Forest side who have looked strong at the City ground.

Forest to claim crucial win

The hosts may be out of both cups, but more importantly, they’re out of the Premier League’s drop zone. They’ve rallied to put together a four-game unbeaten run in the league, while their form at the City Ground has been strong. The hosts are unbeaten in six games at home, beating Leicester 2-0 in their last home league game. Overall this term, the hosts have won four of 10 home games, suffering just three defeats.

Leeds have won just two of their last 15 league games against Nottingham Forest (D6 L7) and their away form points to another loss in this clash. The visitors look vulnerable defensively and with Forest on a high, back the hosts to secure all three points. Given that Leeds have seen both teams score in 67% of their away trips, a 2-1 home win is my correct score prediction.