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Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 04-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Nottingham Forest W 1-0 Burnley W
Nottingham Forest WDrawBurnley W
Over 2.5 goalsNo (38%)
Both teams to scoreNo (40%)
As Nottingham Forest W prepares to host Burnley W on 4th October 2026, both teams find themselves at disparate ends of the Women's Championship table. Nottingham Forest enters the match sitting comfortably in sixth place while Burnley struggles near the bottom in tenth, looking to secure only their first win of the season.
Team form
Nottingham Forest W
Nottingham Forest W has had a somewhat mixed run lately, achieving 1 win and 3 draws in their last five matches. Scoring has been relatively consistent, averaging 1.2 goals per game while conceding an average of 1.4. Their latest game ended in a 1-1 draw against Southampton W, following a loss to Aston Villa W. The team's capability to score at crucial moments, mixed with their defensive concessions, suggests that they can edge out their opponents; but they must tighten their back line moving forward.
Burnley W
Burnley W, on the other hand, continues to struggle and has yet to secure a victory this season with 2 draws and 2 losses. In their last four matches, they have managed to scratch together just 0.3 goals per game while allowing an average of 1.3 goals, indicating significant defensive vulnerabilities. The team recently held Bristol City W to a goalless stalemate but suffered harsh defeats against Wolverhampton W and Sunderland W. Without a solid offensive rhythm, Burnley’s path to success appears difficult against an organized Nottingham Forest side.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record puts Nottingham Forest W in a favorable light, winning the last encounter against Burnley W with a 1-0 scoreline in January 2025. Interestingly, in their previous meeting in January 2020, Burnley W edged Nottingham Forest W 2-1. This mixed history highlights that while Nottingham Forest might have the upper hand recently, Burnley can produce surprises.
Key factors
Key factors in determining the match outcome could revolve around Nottingham Forest’s ability to maintain a strong defensive block, while also looking to exploit Burnley’s attacking struggles. With Forest averaging over a goal per game, having produced more consistent showings often spells trouble for their opposition, especially in light of Burnley's ongoing scoring drought. The tactical battle in midfield will be crucial, as both sides vie for possession, but Forest’s stronger form may allow them to control the match tempo effectively.
Prediction
With Nottingham Forest W approaching this match as the stronger side, boasting both defensive resilience and a more potent attack in recent games, the statistical analysis indicates they are clearly favored to win. Burnley W's struggle to find the back of the net, paired with their inability to secure wins thus far, diminishes their chances significantly. The expected goals metrics back this reasoning, with Nottingham anticipated to score approximately 1.44% while Burnley faces the likelihood of marking below a goal.
Overall, Nottingham Forest W appears well-placed to claim a home victory over Burnley W in this Women's Championship clash, as per the qualitative analysis and supporting statistical forecast.
Match info
Tournaments:
Women's Championship(Regular Season - 5)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
City Ground, Nottingham
Statistics
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Newcastle United W | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 |  Sunderland W | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 3 |  Ipswich Town W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 |  Southampton W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 |  Wolverhampton W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 |  Nottingham Forest W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 7 |  Leicester City FC W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 |  Bristol City W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 |  Sheffield United W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 10 |  Burnley W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 |  Watford W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 12 |  Durham W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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