FM Preview: Nottingham Forest v Coventry City 18 Feb 2012

Last updated : 17 February 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Nottingham Forest v Coventry City fixture

Nottingham Forest prepare to entertain Coventry City at City Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Forest are clearly on top, having won 29 and lost only 7 of the 45 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City Ground was just last season, in November 2010, the Forest carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 15 Oct Coventry City 1 - 0 Nottm. Forest Championship
2010/2011 Tue 01 Feb Coventry City 1 - 2 Nottm. Forest Championship
2010/2011 Tue 09 Nov Nottm. Forest 2-1 Coventry City Championship
2009/2010 Tue 09 Feb Coventry City 1 - 0 Nottm. Forest Championship
2009/2010 Mon 28 Dec Nottm. Forest 2 - 0 Coventry City Championship
2008/2009 Sat 18 Apr Nottm. Forest 1 - 0 Coventry City Championship
2008/2009 Sat 06 Dec Coventry City 2 - 2 Nottm. Forest Championship

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

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. Forest have conceded a disappointing 8 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 1 of their own chances.

The away form of Coventry City is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Sky Blues have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Nottingham Forest are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower Championship with a return of just 25 points from their 30 games thus far.

Coventry City are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower Championship with a return of just 25 points from their 31 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Nottingham Forest 6 0 1 5 3 14 1
Coventry City 6 2 0 4 8 10 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at City Ground for the Forest and the Madmen are unable to see past Coventry City claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Nottingham Forest Failed to win in previous 8 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Coventry City Lost each of the previous 8 away matches.
Not won in previous 18 away matches.
Last drawn game 15 outings ago.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here