Fulham will be aiming to make their home advantage count at Craven Cottage, where their form has been consistently strong this season.
Nottingham Forest travel to London facing an uphill battle, with their squad stretched thin by numerous injuries and international duty call-ups.
Fulham have won three in five in the league, but so have Forest. However, Forest have only two away wins all season, so we are leaning towards a Fulham win here.
Our AI Predictions for the Match Between Fulham and Nottingham Forest
To give you the most reliable insights, we’ve gathered match predictions from three leading AI models – ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Each model provides a clear prediction on the outcome, displayed as a simple bullet point. You’ll also see their official logos, so it’s clear which AI made the call. For those who want to dive deeper, you can click each prediction to expand and reveal the reasoning behind it – showing how the AI reached its conclusion based on data, form, and key match stats.
BTTS offers solid value here given both sides’ attacking intent and defensive vulnerabilities. Fulham can score at Craven Cottage, while Forest possess quality in Gibbs-White and Hudson-Odoi to threaten, increasing the likelihood of both teams finding the net.
Claude prioritises markets that favour a home victory at Craven Cottage. Fulham’s superior home form and Nottingham Forest’s injury crisis—particularly the absence of top scorer Chris Wood—underpin the Fulham win pick. Both sides possess attacking quality but have shown defensive frailties, making both teams to score and over 2.5 goals logical companion bets.
Gemini prioritises the Over/Under market where value is clear. Both teams are recognised for their attacking styles, and despite some absences, the head-to-head record and the defensive frailties of both sides suggest a high-scoring encounter with plenty of goals.
Why we chose the prediction we did from the options that were available to us?
Forest have been poor away from home, with just two win and six goals all season. Whereas Fulham have won four of eight at home, and are looking to bounce back after losing against City and Palace recently. It’ll likely be a tight game, but one where Fulham will just edge it.
Value Bets from Our Algorithm
Our value bets are generated by combining insights from advanced research models with key football data points. The algorithm looks beyond simple win–draw–lose outcomes and weighs factors such as recent form, head-to-head records, expected goals (xG), injury news, home and away performance trends, and market odds movement. By carefully analysing these variables, it identifies predictions where the statistical probability is higher than the odds suggest.
Fulham’s strong home record and Nottingham Forest’s significant injury problems, especially still without Chris Wood, make a home victory the most likely outcome.
Bet 2
Both Teams to Score — Our model leans towards Yes.
Both teams have demonstrated attacking intent throughout the season, and Forest retain enough quality in Gibbs-White and Hudson-Odoi to trouble Fulham’s defence despite their depleted squad.
Recent meetings between these sides have produced goals, and with both teams favouring attacking football whilst showing defensive vulnerabilities, a high-scoring affair appears likely.
Fulham’s home advantage combined with Forest’s injury crisis makes it extremely unlikely the visitors will secure all three points at Craven Cottage.
Player Focus Bets
Based on recent form and historical data, our top picks for the Anytime Goalscorer market in this match between Fulham and Nottingham Forest:
Raul Jimenez is the standout selection for the Anytime Goalscorer market, with the experienced Mexican forward leading Fulham’s attack and offering excellent value given his consistent goal threat. (Fulham)
Morgan Gibbs-White represents Nottingham Forest’s best chance of scoring, with the creative midfielder operating in advanced positions and carrying much of Forest’s attacking burden in Wood’s absence. (Nottingham Forest)
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14 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueNottingham Forest3 : 0Tottenham Hotspur
11 Dec 2025 –
Europa LeagueFC Utrecht1 : 2Nottingham Forest
06 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueEverton3 : 0Nottingham Forest
03 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueWolverhampton Wanderers0 : 1Nottingham Forest
30 Nov 2025 –
Premier LeagueNottingham Forest0 : 2Brighton & Hove Albion
27 Nov 2025 –
Europa LeagueNottingham Forest3 : 0Malmoe FF
WINS4
DRAW1
LOSSES1
Average Stats (Last 7 Matches)
18 Total goals
29% BTTS
13 Goals scored
5 Goals conceded
57% Over 2.5
29% Under 2.5
14 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueNottingham Forest3 : 0Tottenham Hotspur
30 Nov 2025 –
Premier LeagueNottingham Forest0 : 2Brighton & Hove Albion
27 Nov 2025 –
Europa LeagueNottingham Forest3 : 0Malmoe FF
09 Nov 2025 –
Premier LeagueNottingham Forest3 : 1Leeds United
01 Nov 2025 –
Premier LeagueNottingham Forest2 : 2Manchester United
23 Oct 2025 –
Europa LeagueNottingham Forest2 : 0FC Porto
WINS3
DRAW1
LOSSES2
Average Stats (Last 7 Matches)
12 Total goals
14% BTTS
6 Goals scored
6 Goals conceded
43% Over 2.5
43% Under 2.5
11 Dec 2025 –
Europa LeagueFC Utrecht1 : 2Nottingham Forest
06 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueEverton3 : 0Nottingham Forest
03 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueWolverhampton Wanderers0 : 1Nottingham Forest
22 Nov 2025 –
Premier LeagueLiverpool0 : 3Nottingham Forest
06 Nov 2025 –
Europa LeagueSturm Graz0 : 0Nottingham Forest
26 Oct 2025 –
Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth2 : 0Nottingham Forest
Starting XI
4-2-3-1
Possible Lineup
1John Victor
7Neco Williams
31Nikola Milenkovic
40 Murillo
2Nicolo Savona
6Douglas Luiz
8Elliot Anderson
25Omari Hutchinson
10Morgan Gibbs-White
14Callum Hudson-Odoi
19Igor Jesus
Substitutes
18Angus Gunn
4Morato
33Zach Abbott
29Dilane Bakwa
24James McAtee
15Arnaud Kalimuendo
35Oleksandr Zinchenko
Suspension
None reported
Injured
1Chris Wood Knee injury
2Ola Aina Hamstring injury
3Ryan Yates Hamstring injury
4Nicolas Dominguez Knee injury
5Matz Sels Groin injury
6Ibrahim Sangare International duty
7Willy Boly International duty
Note: Official lineups are typically confirmed 60 minutes before kick-off. These predictions are based on the latest team news and recent selections.
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head Record
26 Jul 2025 –
Club FriendliesNottingham Forest1 : 3Fulham
15 Feb 2025 –
Premier LeagueFulham2 : 1Nottingham Forest
28 Sep 2024 –
Premier LeagueNottingham Forest0 : 1Fulham
02 Apr 2024 –
Premier LeagueNottingham Forest3 : 1Fulham
06 Dec 2023 –
Premier LeagueFulham5 : 0Nottingham Forest
League Games at Fulham
Fulham
Nottingham Forest
Goals: Scored71
Games: Scored2/21/2
Clean Sheets1/20/2
League Games at Nottingham Forest
Fulham
Nottingham Forest
Goals: Scored54
Games: Scored3/32/3
Clean Sheets1/30/3
Current Best Betting Odds for Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
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Fulham vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Suggestions
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Here are some long-shot Bet Builder ideas for the Fulham vs Nottingham Forest clash:
Fulham to Win + Over 2.5 Goals + Both Teams to Score (Combined odds: 15/2+)
Nottingham Forest to Score First + Fulham to Win + Over 3.5 Goals (Combined odds: 11/1+)
Draw at Half-Time + Fulham to Win + BTTS (Combined odds: 14/1+)
Quick Betting Angles
These Quick Betting Angles cut through the noise and turn stats into actionable insights for Fulham vs Nottingham Forest on 22 December 2025 at 8:00 PM.
Betting Angle (Both Teams to Score): Both teams are expected to find the net given their attacking capabilities and the defensive issues both sides have exhibited in recent fixtures.
Betting Angle (Total Goals): Over 2.5 goals is anticipated in this encounter, with both teams possessing the firepower to contribute to an entertaining contest.
Betting Angle (Home Advantage): Fulham hold a considerable home advantage at Craven Cottage, where they have been particularly effective this season against mid-table opponents.
Match Information:
Competition: Premier League
Stage: Premier League
Kick-off: 22 December 2025 at 8:00 PM
Sport: Soccer
Where to Watch Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
TV channel:
The game will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra.
Online streaming:
Subscribers can stream via Sky Go and Now TV Sports membership.
Free highlights:
Match highlights will be available on the official Premier League YouTube channel.
