Nottingham Forest vs. Wolves Highlights (Feb 11)
Premier League 2025/26
Premier League 2025/26
| # | GP | W | D | L | DIFF | Goals | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | +44 | 71:27 | 85 | |
| 2 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | +42 | 77:35 | 78 | |
| 3 | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | +19 | 69:50 | 71 | |
| 4 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | +7 | 56:49 | 65 | |
| 5 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | +10 | 63:53 | 60 | |
| 6 | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | +4 | 58:54 | 57 | |
| 7 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | -6 | 42:48 | 54 | |
| 8 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +6 | 52:46 | 53 | |
| 9 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +3 | 55:52 | 53 | |
| 10 | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | +6 | 58:52 | 52 | |
| 11 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | -4 | 47:51 | 52 | |
| 12 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | -2 | 53:55 | 49 | |
| 13 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | -3 | 47:50 | 49 | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | -7 | 49:56 | 47 | |
| 15 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -10 | 41:51 | 45 | |
| 16 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -3 | 48:51 | 44 | |
| 17 | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | -9 | 48:57 | 41 | |
| 18 | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | -19 | 46:65 | 39 | |
| 19 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | -37 | 38:75 | 22 | |
| 20 | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | -41 | 27:68 | 20 |
Premier League action returned to the City Ground as Nottingham Forest hosted Wolves in a tightly contested fixture. Both sides sought crucial points, setting the stage for a tactical battle under the lights.
Nottingham Forest asserted a dominant share of possession throughout the opening period, aiming to build attacks from deep. Their passing game saw significant activity in the opposition half, evidenced by 339 passes compared to Wolves' likely fewer. The home side registered a notable 26 key passes, indicating a consistent effort to unlock the Wolves defence and create scoring opportunities. This sustained pressure, coupled with a healthy number of crosses, suggested a proactive approach to finding the net.
The statistics hint at a game where Forest controlled the tempo and territory. Their expected goals figure, alongside a substantial number of big chances created, points towards a strong offensive performance. Despite the attacking focus, the team also demonstrated defensive awareness with 10 successful tackles and 6 interceptions, aiming to stifle any Wolves counter-attacks while pushing forward themselves. The midfield battle was key, with Sangaré and Anderson likely involved in orchestrating Forest's build-up play.
Wolves, despite facing a significant possession disadvantage, likely adopted a resilient defensive shape, looking to frustrate Forest's attacking ambitions. Their own statistical contributions, though less dominant in possession, would have focused on defensive actions and opportunistic breaks. The game's flow probably saw Wolves defending resolutely, attempting to limit the effectiveness of Forest's 161 passes into the final third and their 10 shots on target. Key defensive contributions from Mosquera and Krejčí would have been vital.
As the match progressed, Forest continued to probe, their 426 successful passes demonstrating a commitment to moving the ball effectively. The high number of free kicks awarded to Forest suggests they were often on the front foot, drawing fouls in dangerous areas. While the specific scoreline remains unstated, the underlying data implies a game where Nottingham Forest consistently applied pressure, creating a substantial volume of chances and controlling large swathes of play against a determined Wolves outfit.
