Cardiff vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips & Match Predictions

Cardiff vs Nottingham Forest Intro

A game that could prove vital at both ends of the Championship table as Cardiff host Nottingham Forest. The home side have struggled massively, and need to start winning games fast to steer clear of danger. Nottingham Forest have been in good form all season and will be looking for a win to consoldate their top half place. The game takes place at Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday January 30, 2022 at 4:00 PM.

As Championship heads into matchweek 29, Steve Cooper can’t be too happy about his team having earned only 43 points, which puts them in the last place in the league. Steve Morison did a better job with the Sunday’s hosts: they are 20th with 23 points. We’re deep inside the second half of the season, and there’s a difference in fortunes between Cardiff and Nottingham Forest in the Championship table. The sides are separated by 20 points and 13 places.

Cardiff vs Nottingham Forest Form

Just 2 points so far for Cardiff. The defeat from Bristol City in the previous round was not at all what they needed. That being said, Nottingham Forest look to win their fourth game in a row here, after beating Barnsley last time out to take 9 points from the last five games. As far as home form is concerned, Cardiff haven’t made use of home team advantage, as they have only managed to win three points in five games. Nottingham Forest have been in decent form away from home recently, winning 8 points in their last five matches as visitors.

Cardiff vs Nottingham Forest H2H

The hosts for this upcoming match Cardiff have dominated the 28 meetings between these clubs, winning 17 matches to the visitors Nottingham Forest total of 6. The teams have drawn on 5 occasions. What makes the upcoming match even more interesting is the fact that in the last six H2H meetups both teams have won the same number of matches – 3.

Cardiff vs Nottingham Forest Analysis

Cardiff lost its previous game. Steve Morison’s men were facing Bristol City in that game. At the end of the game, the final result was 2-3. On Sunday January 30, 2022, they will face Nottingham Forest. Against Bristol City, Cardiff claimed 52% of ball possession. In terms of shots on goal, Cardiff struck a total of 11 shots in attack while in defence conceding 11 shots to Bristol City. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest won their last match. Steve Cooper’s men were up against Barnsley. At the final wistle, the score board showed 3-0. Against Barnsley, Nottingham Forest had a ball possession of 55%. Looking at shots on goal, Nottingham Forest has those following stats: 14 shots in attack and 6 shots conceded.

Cardiff vs Nottingham Forest Odds

Nottingham Forest is the favourite to win this match between Cardiff and Nottingham Forest according to the bookmakers.