8 May 2023 at 19:00

Referee: M. Oliver

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Nottingham Forest dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Nottingham Forest4wins
0draws4 meetings
Southampton0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (45%) — the odds may underestimate Nottingham Forest.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.4%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 47.1%Draw 28.3%Away 29.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.103.403.40
Max2.173.603.50
Over 2.5: 49.3%Under 2.5: 53.5%
Market favourite:Nottingham Forest · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market44.8%27.0%28.2%
Public market45.4%26.5%28.1%

Nottingham Forest vs Southampton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Nottingham Forest
Result vs. Market: Nottingham Forest (47%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Nottingham ForestHalf-time:31Southampton
9Shots19
4Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
19/01/25Nottingham Forest3–2Southampton1.39/4.76/7.92
24/08/24Southampton0–1Nottingham Forest2.55/3.33/2.87
08/05/23Nottingham Forest4–3Southampton2.12/3.53/3.45
04/01/23Southampton0–1Nottingham Forest2.05/3.44/3.79

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Nottingham Forest

W 95D 86L 121
Over 2.547
Goals scored365

Away Record: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Nottingham Forest defeated Southampton 4:3. The match was played in Premier League 2022. Goals were scored by T. Awoniyi 18′, T. Awoniyi 21′, C. Alcaraz 25′, M. Gibbs-White 44′ (pen.), Lyanco 51′, Danilo 73′, J. Ward-Prowse 90′ (pen.). 1 yellow cards were shown. Nottingham Forest had 36% possession while Southampton held 64%. Nottingham Forest had 9 shots (4 on target) compared to 19 (5 on target) for Southampton. Expected goals: Nottingham Forest 1.80 — Southampton 3.24. Nottingham Forest made 5 substitutions, Southampton made 5. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Felipe 90′).

Match Events

Key match events between Nottingham Forest and Southampton — 7 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Nottingham Forest
Southampton
Kick Off
T. Awoniyi

assist: B. Johnson

18′
T. Awoniyi

assist: Danilo

21′
25′
C. Alcaraz

assist: S. Armstrong

38′
A. Bella-KotchapLyanco
44′
Half Time
51′
Lyanco

assist: J. Ward-Prowse

61′
T. WalcottK. Sulemana
S. AurierJ. Worrall
64′
R. YatesC. Kouyaté
70′
Danilo

assist: M. Gibbs-White

73′
76′
C. AdamsP. Onuachu
76′
C. AlcarazA. Armstrong
76′
S. ArmstrongS. Edozie
T. AwoniyiS. Surridge
81′
Renan LodiH. Toffolo
81′
B. JohnsonW. Boly
81′
Goal cancelled90+2′
VAR
90+6′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Nottingham Forest had 36% possession against Southampton's 64%. Nottingham Forest registered 9 shots (4 on target) while Southampton managed 19 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 2–11. Fouls committed: 16–10.

4Shots on Goal5
3Shots off Goal9
9Total Shots19
2Blocked Shots5
8Shots insidebox15
1Shots outsidebox4
16Fouls10
2Corner Kicks11
3Offsides1
36%Ball Possession64%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves0
306Total passes537
213Passes accurate448
70%Passes %83%
1.80expected_goals3.24

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Nottingham Forest have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats. Southampton show 6 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Nottingham Forest

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Southampton

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026