Fulham vs Nottingham Forest Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

Forest eye their first win at Craven Cottage after three years.

Craven Cottage Stadium in London gears up to host the Matchweek 17 fixture of the English Premier League, featuring Fulham and Nottingham Forest.

Fulham are placed 14th in the Premier League points table and are coming after a win over Burnley in the last game. After a quarter-final defeat to the Magpies in the Carabao Cup, their sole focus lies in securing a good finish in the league season. They are led by former Sporting, Everton and Watford gaffer Marco Silva.

From almost being at the verge of relegation to defeating Europa League champions Spurs 3-0 in their last game, Forest under Sean Dyche are in sublime form. Three wins from their last five games have seen them out of the relegation zone to climb to the 16th spot.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Craven Cottage Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, December 23
• Kick-off Time: 1:30 a.m. IST
• Referee: Anthony Taylor 
• VAR: In use

Festive football at our Cottage. 🎄 pic.twitter.com/37BsKsZoNR

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) December 19, 2025

Players to Watch

Harry Wilson (Fulham)

The Welsh international plied his trade with Liverpool, Bournemouth and Cardiff City before making a move to Craven Cottage in 2021 as a loanee. Since then, he has established himself as a reliable presence in the midfield. In the absence of Iwobi and Chukwueze, Wilson will have big responsibilities on his shoulders.

Elliot Anderson (Nottingham)

The English midfielder has played for Newcastle United before making a move to West Bridgford last season. In 16 games, he has provided an assist and even scored a goal. He has been the standout player for Forest in a season marred by alternating coaching regimes, fighting relegation and competing in the Europa League.

Match Facts

• Geoff Vowden from Forest is the leading goalscorer in this fixture.
• Fulham have won the last three games when these two sides met at Craven Cottage.
• Forest’s last win at Craven Cottage came back in 2022.

Fulham vs Nottingham Forest: Betting Tips and Odds

• Nottingham Forest to win the match – 21/10 with bet365
• Hudson Odoi to score – 15/4 with bet365
• Fulham 0-1 Nottingham Forest – 10/1 with bet365

Injury and Team News

Due to AFCON, Fulham will miss Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze and Calvin Bassey. Other absentees are Ryan Sessegnon, Sasa Lukic and Rodrigo Muniz.

Nottingham will miss Willy Boly and Ibrahim Sangare due to AFCON 2025. Other absentees are Matz Sels, Ola Aina, Ryan Yates and Chris Wood.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 108

Fulham won: 47

Forest won: 33

Draws: 28

Predicted Lineups

Fulham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Leno (GK); Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson; Berge, Kevin; Traore, Smith Rowe, Wilson; Jimenez

Nottingham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Victor (GK); Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Luiz; Hutchinson, Gibbs White, Hudson Odoi; Jesus

Match Prediction

Despite both sides being equally capable enough to clinch all three points, we expect Forest to walk away with a slender win, given their recent form.

Prediction: Fulham 0-1 Nottingham Forest

Telecast Details

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UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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