While both sides are in a similar position, a closer look suggests Forest aren’t nearly as bad as Huddersfield. For starters, I saw a clear improvement in Forest’s performance in the second half of their 2-0 loss to Cardiff. Forest came out with a point to prove and they registered 11 shots and had 67% of the ball in the second half. That has influenced me in my predictions for this clash.
Meanwhile, it’s hard to see Forest’s defensive issues continuing much longer. While Huddersfield have faced 22 shots per game in the league so far, Forest have conceded four times despite facing only nine shots per game. That a shots-conceded rate of 22%, which suggests Forest have been punished quite harshly from their opening two fixtures.
Huddersfield have put in timid displays against Norwich and Brentford so far, while they lost at home to League One Rochdale in the EFL Cup. Their toothless attack should give Forest a break, while the visitors second-half display at the weekend has convinced me that they can edge this one. I'm backing a Forest victory, while my prediction is a third defeat for Huddersfield this season.
While both sides are in a similar position, a closer look suggests Forest aren’t nearly as bad as Huddersfield. For starters, I saw a clear improvement in Forest’s performance in the second half of their 2-0 loss to Cardiff. Forest came out with a point to prove and they registered 11 shots and had 67% of the ball in the second half. That has influenced me in my predictions for this clash.
Meanwhile, it’s hard to see Forest’s defensive issues continuing much longer. While Huddersfield have faced 22 shots per game in the league so far, Forest have conceded four times despite facing only nine shots per game. That a shots-conceded rate of 22%, which suggests Forest have been punished quite harshly from their opening two fixtures.
Huddersfield have put in timid displays against Norwich and Brentford so far, while they lost at home to League One Rochdale in the EFL Cup. Their toothless attack should give Forest a break, while the visitors second-half display at the weekend has convinced me that they can edge this one. I'm backing a Forest victory, while my prediction is a third defeat for Huddersfield this season.