Nottingham Forest
vs
Coventry
Model Forecast
Test version: this model is still being evaluated and is not trusted as a ScoreCast Pick or confidence signal.
Projected goals
Most likely scorelines
Match probabilities
Nottingham Forest are the model's most likely winner at 57.3%, with a clearer model edge, with the BTTS outlook finely balanced.
Probability matrix
Rows: home goals · Columns: away goals
| H\A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| 1 | 10.7% | 10.7% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| 2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| 3 | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 4 | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| 5 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Experimental probabilities derived from team performance and market expectations. They are not bookmaker odds or a betting recommendation.
Nottingham Forest -0.75
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Odds are valid as of September 17, 2026, 21:27 CET.
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Injuries & Suspensions
- Nottingham Forest: N. Savona (Knee Injury), Cunha (Muscle Injury), N. Milenkovic (Muscle Injury), N. Savona (Knee Injury), Cunha (Muscle Injury), N. Milenkovic (Muscle Injury)
- Coventry: A. Amenda (Calf Injury), T. Awoniyi (Red Card), J. Eccles (Injury), K. Kesler-Hayden (Muscle Injury), L. Woolfenden (Knee Injury), H. Wright (Muscle Injury)
Form (Last 5)
- Home: L D D W
- Away: L L L L
H2H (Last 5)
- 2022-07-08 · Nottingham Forest · 1-3 · Coventry
- 2022-04-06 · Nottingham Forest · 2-0 · Coventry
- 2021-08-08 · Coventry · 2-1 · Nottingham Forest
- 2021-02-02 · Coventry · 1-2 · Nottingham Forest
- 2020-11-04 · Nottingham Forest · 2-1 · Coventry
Match Preview
Nottingham Forest return to a fixture they should approach with confidence. Coventry’s start has been alarming: four straight defeats, no goals scored, and a defence repeatedly exposed. That kind of run leaves little room for optimism when facing a Premier League side with more balance, more threat and the advantage of home territory.
Forest are not flawless, but their recent record is respectable enough for this level: one win, two draws and one loss. They have been harder to beat and, crucially, they have looked capable of finding goals at home and away. The injury picture is manageable compared with Coventry’s wider issues. Forest are missing N. Savona, with Cunha and N. Milenkovic both uncertain, but that does not undo the general shape of the side. Coventry, meanwhile, have several absences of their own, including A. Amenda, J. Eccles, K. Kesler-Hayden and L. Woolfenden, while T. Awoniyi is also unavailable. That is a significant burden for a squad already short on confidence.
The head-to-head record adds a useful layer, even if it stretches across different competitions and seasons. Forest have won the more recent competitive meetings at home, and they also have a history of getting the better of Coventry when the two sides meet at the City Ground. The most relevant current signal is Forest’s ability to win the territorial battle without needing a shootout. Coventry’s lack of goals makes that especially important.
The model leans strongly toward a Forest victory, and the likely score profile is built around a home win rather than a frantic, high-risk affair. That fits the eye test: Forest should have enough control to create separation, while Coventry’s attack has too little recent evidence to suggest a breakthrough. Forest to win feels the clearest read, but the locked ScoreCast Pick is Nottingham Forest -0.75.
ScoreCast Pick
Nottingham Forest -0.75 • Odds 1.80 • Confidence 8/10
Odds are valid as of September 17, 2026, 21:27 CET.