The match of 18th round between Southampton (U21) и Nottingham Forest (U21) took place at The Snows Stadium on 3 March 2023, Friday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (8 August 2022) and ended with the victory of Southampton (U21) with a score 1-3.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 2 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Southampton (U21) is in the TOP-4 with 30 points. This is the 15th of 20 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (Southampton (U21) can score 15 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 2 points (15 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 18 points additionally. The goal difference is 42:22. In additional, Southampton (U21) has the best offensive record in the league. The Southampton (U21) defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Nottingham Forest (U21) is in the TOP-4 with 28 points. This is the 14th of 20 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (Nottingham Forest (U21) can score 18 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 4 points (18 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 15 points additionally. The goal difference is 33:21. Nottingham Forest (U21) has the best defensive record in the league.
Southampton (U21) Stats
The team scored 17 points оn its own field in 9 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 25-10. The average number of goals is 2.78. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.3.
Nottingham Forest (U21) Stats
Nottingham Forest (U21) has won all of 5 recent matches.
The team scored 16 points when playing away in 8 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 1 draw и 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 16-10. The average number of goals is 2. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.1.