FootyMAD's Nottingham Forest match preview

Last updated : 15 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swansea City v Nottingham Forest fixture

Swansea City prepare to entertain Nottingham Forest at Liberty Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Swans are clearly on top, winning 53.85% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Liberty Stadium was less than a year ago, in August 2007, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 29 JanNottm. Forest0 - 0Swansea CityLGE1
2007/2008Sat 18 AugSwansea City0-0Nottm. ForestLGE1
2006/2007Sat 20 JanSwansea City0 - 0Nottm. ForestLGE1
2006/2007Sat 30 SepNottm. Forest3 - 1Swansea CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 11 FebNottm. Forest1 - 2Swansea CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 24 SepSwansea City1 - 1Nottm. ForestLGE1
1982/1983Sat 14 MaySwansea City0 - 3Nottm. ForestPREM

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Swans in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Nottm. Forest however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Forest, and 4 goals against.

Swansea City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 0 points from their 1 games thus far. Nottm. Forest see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 1 points from their 1 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swansea City640210612
Nottm. Forest651011216

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Swans of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Nottm. Forest, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Swansea City 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Nottm. Forest 3 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
10 games since last defeat.