Nottingham Forest
CoventryNottingham Forest host Coventry in a Premier League clash at City Ground on Saturday 19 September 2026. This matchday 5 encounter pits a mid-table home side against a struggling visitor fighting relegation. Nottingham Forest aim to climb the standings, while Coventry desperately seek their first points of the season after four consecutive defeats.
Nottingham Forest sit 11th with 5 points from one win and two draws, though recent form has been mixed—a victory over Aston Villa was followed by draws with Tottenham and Liverpool. They have scored 4 and conceded 6 across their last five outings. By contrast, Coventry remain winless at the bottom, languishing in 20th place with zero points. They have lost all four league matches, including heavy defeats to Brighton (0-5) and Manchester City (0-1), and have shipped 12 goals while scoring just 4.
Bookmakers strongly favor the home side, pricing Nottingham Forest at 1.67, with the draw at 3.80 and Coventry at 5.00. The statistical model mirrors this assessment, assigning 45% probability to a home win and 45% to a draw, with just 10% for an away upset. Double chance 1X offers solid backing at 1.19. Over/Under markets suggest a competitive but not high-scoring affair, with Over 2.5 goals at 1.79.
Pick to watch: Nottingham Forest to win at 1.67 remains the cornerstone play. The home advantage, superior form, and 71% defensive rating versus Coventry's league-worst offense make a straightforward home victory the most reliable outcome. Back the clear favorite.
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| NR | TEAM | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 3 |  Leeds | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 |  Hull City | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 5 |  Brighton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 |  Brentford | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 8 |  Liverpool | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 9 |  Everton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 10 |  Ipswich | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 11 |  Nottingham Forest | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 12 |  Newcastle | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 13 |  Manchester United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 14 |  Sunderland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 15 |  Bournemouth | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 16 |  Crystal Palace | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 17 |  Tottenham | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 18 |  Fulham | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 19 |  Aston Villa | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 20 |  Coventry | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
