FootyMAD's Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 02 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Sheffield United v Nottingham Forest fixture

Nottm. Forest face a trip to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 52 games played, Forest have recorded 17 wins, and Sheff. Utd. have come away with 25 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2003, as the Blades edged out their past their rivals by a score of 4 - 3 in an Div. One Play-Offs match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sun 25 JanNottm. Forest0 - 3Sheff. Utd.FAC
2003/2004Sat 13 SepNottm. Forest3 - 1Sheff. Utd.LD1
2002/2003Thu 15 MaySheff. Utd.4 - 3Nottm. ForestD1P
2002/2003Sat 10 MayNottm. Forest1 - 1Sheff. Utd.D1P
2002/2003Tue 15 AprSheff. Utd.1 - 0Nottm. ForestLD1
2002/2003Sat 02 NovNottm. Forest3 - 0Sheff. Utd.LD1
2001/2002Sat 19 JanSheff. Utd.0 - 0Nottm. ForestLD1

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Nottm. Forest have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Forest have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sheff. Utd.'s total of 63 points from their 39 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division One. Nottm. Forest find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 45 points from their 39 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.6222758
Nottm. Forest631210910

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Blades, as the Forest have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Nottm. Forest Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.