SSN BET - Match of the Day: Nottingham Forrest - Wigan Athletic / 26.01.2019
Hello! Well, today we dive into the Championship. Nottingham is gradually moving away from the playoff zone and from the chances of reaching the Premier League. Funds in the team have been invested a lot and they are waiting for results from it, for this a new head coach was invited. And in today's match with Wigan, “foresters” are able to score the necessary three points.
NOTTINGHAM FORREST
"Foresters" seek to return to the company of elite English clubs. Aitor Karanka could not provide the required results. The club management decided to change the head coach in the middle of the season and entrust the position of head coach Martin O’Neil. The Northern Irish specialist had a brilliant player career (mostly with Nottingham), and he also achieved some success in the coaching field. Debut turned out to be unsuccessful for him. The “Reds” in the final round failed in the home game against Bristol City (0-1) to cling to the points. Nottingham Forest didn’t shine much lately at the City Ground stadium, however, he managed to break the resistance of the leader of the Leeds Championship (4-2) not so long ago in his native walls. Will not appear on the field, Michael Hefele and Michael Dawson, as well as the right-back Sam Byram.
WIGAN ATLETIC
The Latiks, who recently rose in class, are absorbed in the struggle for survival. Encouraging their fans in the home game with Aston Villa (3-0), they failed to secure success in the final round. Wigan, confirming the status of one of the worst guest teams of the division, lost to Sheffield Wednesday (0-1). Only three times in the current championship away from home, Paul Cook's charges avoided defeat. It will not be easy for them to score points in the upcoming fight. Anthony Robinson, Nick Powell and Gavin Massey are not yet ready to help partners.
STATISTICS AND PERSONAL MEETINGS
- Nottingham Forest won two of the last five matches at home in the championship.
- Wigan lost three out of four previous fights away.
- Nottingham beat Wigan at home in the last two matches.
So let's summarize. Both teams are far from optimal form. Perhaps, after changing the coach, the foresters will begin their ascent of the tournament ladder. Martin O’Neil has already familiarized himself in general with the club. Wigan is now a good enough opponent for the “foresters”, away this team scored only four points this season. And today I think Nottingham will be able to win.
Nottingham Forrest - Wigan Athletic W1 with 2.14 for 2% of bank
