Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United Prediction: Premier League Match on 18.08.2023

Nottingham Forest will welcome Sheffield United to the City Ground on Friday night for the second match of the Premier League season at 18:45 GMT.

The two sides will be looking for their first win of the season after they both got off to losing starts to the season.

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Key Highlights

Steve Cooper and his Nottingham Forest charges had a tough start to the season, traveling to the Emirates to face last season’s runners-up Arsenal for the season opener. They duly lost the match 2-1, but they showed significant fighting and dynamism in the match to show that they will be a handful for many teams in the league this season.

Steve Cooper will look to get his side off to a winning start at home when they welcome newly promoted Sheffield United to the City Ground. Nottingham Forest will look to be compact in their approach, making it difficult for Sheffield to play through them. 

Sheffield United kicked off life back in the Premier League with a 0-1 loss at home to Crystal Palace. Paul Heckingbottom will look to get his side to rally ahead of facing Nottingham Forest on Friday.

Injury Report

The two managers will have access to their matchday squads from matchday one, giving them a shot in the arm ahead of the match.

Prediction

Nottingham Forest will open their home account with a win and getting their first points of the season.

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