Nottingham Forest Aims To Regain Form Against Leicester City In Upcoming Clash

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Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo is urging his team to rediscover their form as the season nears its end. They recently secured a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace, coming from behind, but have not won in their last three matches across all competitions. This streak includes their exit from the FA Cup.

Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is optimistic about Jamie Vardy's ongoing farewell tour. Vardy scored his ninth goal of the season, contributing to a 2-0 victory over Southampton. This goal brought his total to 199 for the club. Van Nistelrooy expressed satisfaction with the win and hopes to maintain this positive momentum.

"It feels great to win and be back to winning ways. It was a long time, especially a home win. We wanted to end this cycle and end the season with some positivity," said Van Nistelrooy. "If there was one player to break this cycle, it had to be Jamie [Vardy]. Goal number 199."

Chris Wood remains Nottingham Forest's top scorer with 19 league goals, despite not scoring in his last two matches. His next goal involvement will mark his 100th in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Jamie Vardy has netted 199 goals in 498 appearances for Leicester City across all competitions.

"He [Vardy] is lethal," Van Nistelrooy added. "We know with this home cycle without a win, it has been difficult especially with a striker like him in the team." The crowd is starting to realise that this is Vardy's farewell tour, with upcoming matches against Forest and Ipswich offering chances for his 200th goal.

Match Prediction: Nottingham Forest Favoured

The odds favour Nottingham Forest in their upcoming clash against Leicester City. Leicester has struggled on the road, winning only once in their last 18 away league games against Forest since May 2013. Their recent away form shows six matches without a win, conceding 14 goals while scoring just twice.

Despite recent setbacks at home, Nottingham Forest had previously gone unbeaten in 11 consecutive home games across all competitions. According to Opta's win probability model, Nottingham Forest has a 66.8% chance of winning, while Leicester City stands at just 14.8%, with an 18.4% chance of a draw.

Nuno Espirito Santo emphasised the importance of regaining confidence after recent performances: "It's about finding ourselves again after the past three games." He acknowledged that upcoming matches will be challenging as every team fights for something significant towards the end of the season.