FootyMAD's Nottingham Forest match preview

Last updated : 11 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Preston North End v Nottingham Forest fixture

Preston N.E. prepare to entertain Nottingham Forest at Deepdale on Monday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The North End are clearly on top, having won 23 and lost only 9 of the 41 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Deepdale was just last season, in January 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Wed 01 OctNottm. Forest0 - 1Preston N.E.LD1
2002/2003Sat 25 JanPreston N.E.1-1Nottm. ForestLD1
2002/2003Wed 14 AugNottm. Forest2 - 2Preston N.E.LD1
2001/2002Sun 21 AprPreston N.E.2 - 1Nottm. ForestLD1
2001/2002Sat 17 NovNottm. Forest1 - 1Preston N.E.LD1
2000/2001Sat 14 AprPreston N.E.1 - 1Nottm. ForestLD1
2000/2001Sat 04 NovNottm. Forest3 - 1Preston N.E.LD1

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the North End in those games, with 5 conceded.

Nottm. Forest have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Forest's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Preston N.E. see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division One, showing a record of 56 points from their 41 games played so far, Nottm. Forest see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division One, showing a record of 49 points from their 41 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston N.E.61236105
Nottm. Forest632110811

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the North End. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Preston N.E. No sequences of note
Nottm. Forest 5 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.