The Premier League weekend kicks off at the King Power Stadium on Friday, as East Midlands rivals Leicester and Nottingham Forest collide for bragging rights.
It has been a reliable start to the campaign for both, with the Foxes moving clear of the relegation places after landing successive wins.
Their latest was a stunning comeback win against Southampton, with Jordan Ayew netting a dramatic 98th-minute winner.
It was a more assured performance by Forest on Monday, as they secured a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. Chris Wood yet again proved to be the difference after netting his fifth goal in eight.
Odds
Nottingham Forest will be favored in the East Midlands derby on Friday, as they are a +160 chance on the moneyline. A home win for Leicester could prove to be an interesting selection at +185 after their recent run of results.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Leicester | +185 |
| Draw | +235 |
| Nottingham Forest | +160 |
Forest Enjoying Period of Dominance Against Foxes
| Total | Leicester | Nottingham Forest | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Premier League Games | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Goals | 66 | 34 | 32 |
Nottingham Forest will take positives from their recent record against Leicester ahead of the derby on Friday. The visitors have won three of their last five against the Foxes.
However, they were beaten 4-0 on their last visit to the King Power in October 2010.
Forest’s last away win against Leicester was achieved in the Championship in November 2013, but that remains their only away win in their last seven visits across all competitions.
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Leicester vs. Nottingham Forest Key Stats
- Nuno Espirito Santo has an excellent record on the road with Forest, with only Frank Clark picking up more away points for the Tricky Trees in the Premier League.
- Chris Wood has scored ten of his last 15 Premier League goals away from the City Ground.
- Leicester’s home win against Bournemouth ended their longest wait for a victory in front of their own fans since 2001-02.
- The win over the Cherries also saw the Foxes keep their first home clean sheet in 16 Premier League matches.
Leicester Team News
Jamie Vardy will captain the side against Forest on Friday, with Patson Daka no nearer to a return for the Foxes.
Jakub Stolarszyk is back in training for Steve Cooper’s side, but Hamza Choudhury misses out once again due to a shoulder injury. Abdul Fatawu pushing for a first premier League start.
Possible Lineup
Mads Hermansen (GK); James Justin, Wout Faes, Caleb Okoli, Victor Kristiansen, Wilfred Ndidi, Harry Winks, Abdul Fatawu, Facundo Buonanotte, Jordan Ayew, Jamie Vardy
Nottingham Forest Team News
Morgan Gibbs-White is still missing for Forest this week, with the influential midfielder not expected to return until after the November international break. A similar return date is set for Ibrahim Sangare.
Meanwhile, Danilo is unlikely to feature in a matchday squad until January at the earliest.
Possible Lineup
Matz Sels (GK); Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Alex Moreno, Nicolas Dominguez, Ryan Yates, Anthony Elanga, Elliott Anderson, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chris Wood
Leicester vs. Nottingham Forest Prediction
This looks set to be one of the most challenging matches in the Premier League to predict this weekend. Cases can be made for both, with Forest’s poor record at the King Power being a major concern.
Leicester’s form has improved following a rocky start to the season. Therefore, a draw could be a likely outcome in the East Midlands derby on Friday.
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