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Nottingham Forest FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2019-20
Sat 8 Feb 2020 · 17:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Nottingham Forest FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship .

Match Details

  • Referee Nigel Lugg
  • Referee Oliver Langford
  • Referee Adam Crysell
  • Referee John Brooks

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Feb Leeds United FC H 2–0 W
01 Feb Birmingham City FC A 1–2 L
28 Jan Brentford FC A 1–0 W
22 Jan Reading FC H 1–1 D
19 Jan Luton Town FC H 3–1 W
11 Jan Reading FC A 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Feb Nottingham Forest FC A 0–2 L
01 Feb Wigan Athletic FC H 0–1 L
28 Jan Millwall FC H 3–2 W
18 Jan Queens Park Rangers FC A 0–1 L
11 Jan Sheffield Wednesday FC H 0–2 L
01 Jan West Bromwich Albion FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Nottingham Forest FC have kicked off against Leeds United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Liam Cooper made 368 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' Leeds United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 31' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sammy Ameobi makes it 1-0.
  • 35' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Stuart Dallas.
  • 40' It looks surprising Leeds United FC does not make any changes. Tyler Roberts has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 44' Poor challenge from Samba Sow. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 49' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 54' Matty Cash is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Nottingham Forest FC so far.
  • 55' The referee calls foul for Ezgjan Alioski. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 59' Leeds United AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tyler Roberts is hanging Pablo Hernandez on the field on 59 minute.
  • 64' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sabri Lamouchi might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 67' Nottingham Forest FC ring the changes. Sammy Ameobi has done his job and it is now time for Adama Diakhaby to step up.
  • 70' A change in the Leeds United AFC ranks — Ezgjan Alioski exits the field as Jamie Shackleton enters on 70.
  • 71' Leeds United AFC ring the changes. Patrick Bamford has done his job and it is now time for Jean-Kevin Augustin to step up.
  • 72' Poor challenge from Ben White. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 77' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 80' Nottingham Forest FC ring the changes. Tiago Silva has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Yates to step up.
  • 83' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Samba Sow.
  • 88' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 88 minutes.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Adama Diakhaby. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 90' The Nottingham Forest FC bench stirs into life. Lewis Grabban is withdrawn and Tyler Walker gets his opportunity.
  • With this win, Nottingham Forest FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.6 Nottingham Forest FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85 Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for: Nottingham Forest FC to win 56% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Nottingham Forest FC56% Draw26% Leeds United FC18%
Actual: Nottingham Forest FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Nottingham Forest FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Leeds United FC
44%
Nottingham Forest FC or Leeds United FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Nottingham Forest FC37% Draw48% Leeds United FC15%
Actual: Nottingham Forest FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.9%
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Nottingham Forest FC

Handicap Nottingham Forest FC covers Push Leeds United FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 17% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 24% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 12% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.