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Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 04-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Nottingham Forest W 1-0 Burnley W
Nottingham Forest WDrawBurnley W
Over 2.5 goalsNo (38%)
Both teams to scoreNo (40%)
On October 4, 2026, Nottingham Forest Women host Burnley Women at City Ground in what promises to be an intriguing fixture in the Women's Championship. Both teams have quite contrasting starts to the season, setting the stage for an engaging game as Nottingham seeks to capitalize on their home advantage against a struggling Burnley side.
Team form
Nottingham Forest W
Nottingham Forest enter this match in respectable form, currently placed sixth in the league table with 6 points from their first four matches. They have shown resilience, managing three draws in their last five outings, and have been competitive in each game they played. Their capability to score has been relatively decent, netting an average of 1.5 goals per match, while they have allowed 1.25 goals against. The team's 2-1 victory against Durham earlier this month illustrates their potential but also exposes areas to tighten their defense as seen in the recent 0-2 loss to Aston Villa.
Burnley W
Burnley finds itself at the lower end of the table, sitting in tenth place with only 2 points from their four matches. The team has yet to claim a win this season, recording two draws and two losses. A major concern for Burnley is their struggle to find the back of the net, averaging only 0.25 goals per game. Their recent matches indicate difficulties in both scoring and defending, with an average of 1.25 goals conceded per match. The most significant challenge stands as they failed to score in their last match against Bristol City, settling for a 0-0 draw.
Head-to-head
Considering recent encounters, Nottingham Forest has had the upper hand in the series. In their last two head-to-head meetings, Forest emerged victorious once, with a narrow 1-0 win over Burnley in early January 2025, while previously, Burnley had a better showing with a 2-1 victory back in January 2020. The historical context shows that these matches tend to be closely contested and can swing either way.
Key factors
A crucial factor in this matchup could revolve around Nottingham's home form which has seen them scored reasonably well. Their ability to take chances could exploit Burnley's frailty in defense, establishing control in midfield. Burnley, on the other hand, must focus on solidifying their defensive strategy while seeking avenues to provide more attacking support for their forwards, who currently lack rhythm.
Prediction
Taking into account Nottingham Forest's positional advantage, positive form, and home ground support combined with Burnley’s challenging start, Nottingham is fairly expected to achieve a victory. Their scoring rate and defensive record provides a clear edge over Burnley, who will be striving to turn their fortunes around but have struggled to create goal opportunities. A close match is anticipated whereby Nottingham perspectives as the more likely to claim all points.
In prediction, Nottingham Forest is favoured to win this encounter, seeking to consolidate their position in the upper half of the table against a Burnley side under pressure to finally secure their first win.
Match info
Tournaments:
Women's Championship(Regular Season - 5)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
City Ground, Nottingham
Statistics
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Newcastle United W | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 |  Sunderland W | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 3 |  Ipswich Town W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 |  Southampton W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 |  Wolverhampton W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 |  Nottingham Forest W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 7 |  Leicester City FC W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 |  Bristol City W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 |  Sheffield United W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 10 |  Burnley W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 |  Watford W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 12 |  Durham W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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