Nottingham Forest

Here are the key facts and figures following Saturday afternoon's game between Luton Town and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

• Luton have scored in each of their past 17 Premier League games, extending their longest ever such run in the top-flight. It’s their longest scoring streak in league football since a run of 18 games between January and April 2018.

• Nottingham Forest remain without a win in their last 10 Premier League away games against promoted sides, though nine of these 10 games have finished level (L1).

• Luton’s equaliser was their 10th Premier League goal from a corner this season. Only Arsenal (13) have scored more.

• Chris Wood’s opener was his 150th goal in English league football, while Nottingham Forest are the fifth team he has scored 10 or more goals for in the top four tiers (Burnley 49, Leeds 41, Leicester 14, Millwall 11).

• Each of Luke Berry’s past three league goals for Luton have been as a substitute, with his strike against Forest being his first ever Premier League goal.

Luke Berry scored an 89th-minute equaliser for Luton as they salvaged a point at home to Nottingham Forest, as both teams battle for Premier League survival.

Chris Wood had put Forest ahead when he stretched to convert Morgan Gibbs-White's dink to the back post.

With time running out, Reece Burke headed Ross Barkley's corner towards goal and Berry finished on the spin from six-yards out.

Ryan Yates nearly gave Forest all three points in the final minute of added time but his sweet strike flew just wide to keep the gap between the sides at three points, with Luton in 18th, a place below their visitors.

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BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton is making predictions for every Premier League game this season, against a variety of guests.

For this weekend's games, he takes on Anna Friedberg and Emily Linden from alt-rock band Friedberg.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

There are two results that I feel have really hurt Luton this season - the first was their home defeat by Sheffield United at the start of February, and the other came when they got beaten by Bournemouth on Wednesday after being 3-0 up.

A victory would have put them above Nottingham Forest in the table, which would have been massive going into this game, but their defeat makes me think they really have to win this one now - even though we won't know the full picture at the bottom of the table until we find out about Forest's possible points deduction.

Luton always score - they have found the net in 16 consecutive Premier League games - but they have kept only two clean sheets all season and have got some defensive injuries to contend with at the moment too.

I don't see them keeping Forest out, and I don't think Nuno Espirito Santo will be beaten, either. A draw probably is not a bad result for them.

Anna and Emily's prediction: 2-3

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It's a big game at the bottom of the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest travel to Luton Town with just three points separating the two sides in 17th and 18th respectively.

On the latest episode of BBC Radio Nottingham's Shut Up And Show More Football podcast, David Jackson and Colin Fray discuss the upcoming fixture and the challenge that Forest face.

"Luton have proved time and again this season that they are capable of scoring goals and plenty of them too," said Fray. "But they are also susceptible defensively and that is why they've ended up, no matter what the score may be, losing games.

"So, when you look at that from a Forest perspective, we have to improve on the two things they have a problem with and that's finishing chances and defending solidly for the whole 90 minutes. There's a switch off moment in there somewhere and it's cost them dearly.

"They've got to match them physically and stay switched on. If Forest play to the top levels of their ability that they've showed on occasion then they can certainly get a result at Kenilworth Road.

"You sense it's going to be a battle and they're going to have to play against the crowd too."

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Here are the key facts and figures before Saturday's game between Luton Town and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

• Luton are unbeaten in their last five league games against Nottingham Forest (W2 D3), having lost five of six against them before this (W1).

• Nottingham Forest lost their most recent away league game against Luton 1-0 in April 2022. They also lost on their last top-flight visit to Kenilworth Road in April 1992 (1-2).

• Luton have scored in 13 of their 14 Premier League home games this season, failing only in a 1-0 loss against Tottenham in October. Only Manchester City, Newcastle and Tottenham (100%) have scored in a higher share of their home games this term than the Hatters (93%).

• Having scored in each of their first nine Premier League games under Nuno Espirito Santo, Nottingham Forest have lost 1-0 in both of their last two. They last went three top-flight games without a goal in April 1999.

• Carlton Morris has scored in each of his past three Premier League home games for Luton. He has been involved in four (three goals, one assist) in his past four at Kenilworth Road, one more than in his first 10 at home in the competition (one goal, two assists).

• Chris Wood scored both of Nottingham Forest’s goals in their 2-2 draw with Luton in the reverse fixture. His next goal will be his 150th in English league football. Forest would be the fifth team he’s scored 10+ goals with in the top four tiers (Burnley 49, Leeds 41, Leicester 14, Millwall 11).

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Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been speaking to the media before Saturday’s Premier League trip to Luton.

Here are the main headlines:

• Nuno insisted he wanted clarity over Forest’s profit and sustainability punishment ahead of a possible points deduction, stating: “We’re waiting and let’s wait and see. We don’t know when it could happen but the club will take care of that. Football-wise, just focus on the pitch. We don’t know when it’s going to come. I prefer the sooner the better.”

• The manager remains unhappy with refereeing decisions he feels are now impacting his team’s mentality, adding: “It’s affecting not only our players, the family of Forest is disappointed by the decisions. You reach a point expecting the worst, this is the worst feeling you can have and this is what we are trying to get away from in the minds of our players.”

• Saturday’s hosts Luton blew a 3-0 lead to lose at Bournemouth on Wednesday, a result which kept Forest above of the relegation zone and Nuno said: “The result was good for us as it allowed us to keep the advantage but we know Saturday is going to be a final. It’s a fight we have to be aware we’re in the middle of and we have to achieve the points."

• On opponents Luton: “They are a team who can score, have speed, they play in a particular way and we have to adapt and show we can take advantage of our qualities.”

• Forest have not scored in three outings – successive 1-0 defeats – and Nuno insisted he will keep a clear head ahead of the final 10 games of the season, adding: “In our careers all the managers experience bad and good moments, it’s all about reacting. If you are in a bad moment, stick together and react, bounce back and find solutions. It doesn’t matter what you are playing for. It’s never done in football. Every week we have issues, it’s all about working and facing the situations day-by-day but we are experienced enough to know we need points.”

Nottingham Forest are in a tricky situation that’s for sure.

I think they’re waiting for this charge now and to see if any points will be deducted because it has affected them and it has hung over them.

I thought they would have picked up more results recently but have ended up in a bad run of form, so I think that tells you everything. Yes, you have to consider opponents, but I still think they’ve got it within them to turn around the results.

If you’re looking at it as a straight relegation battle between them and Luton, then I’m going to back Forest.

I think the result of this weekend will lean towards who stays up, but I don’t think it’s season defining.

If Forest were to win it then it would be very damning for Luton, but if Luton were to win it, then I don’t see it as season changing at this moment in time.

There’s 10 games to go but it’s a game Luton can’t afford to lose.

Rob Edwards has managed in adversity, so I feel like he’s capable of doing that and getting results because he digs out the team spirit. He’s been consistent with that all season.

It’s different for Nuno because he’s come in having been in different situations. The pressure is growing, the points deduction is hanging over you too, so I’m not sure he’s fully equipped for this even though he’s clearly a very talented football manager.

I wouldn’t say he’s a specialist in this position.

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According to Opta's 'Supercomputer,' Nottingham Forest are likely stay up this season with a 17th-place finish on 36 points (35.58 to be precise!). However, that does not account for any possible point deductions.

We asked you for your thoughts on this prediction and here are some of your responses:

Andrew: Forest are facing three major challenges. Uncertainty over a possible points deduction/appeal hanging over them right until the end of the season. Routine bad luck with officiating decisions and VAR reviews, compounded with a worrying decline converting scoring opportunities into goals. They'll need more points than last season to survive this time.

Lee: I think Forest will stay up. As Everton and Forest are expecting a six-point deduction, for me it's a three horse race in terms of avoiding that third relegation spot, which includes Luton of course. Forest have played well enough and are playing the best out of the three, plus they have better players so, for me, they stay up.

Andy: We have almost a full squad to pick from, so definitely have a strong enough starting XI, plus five impact subs to stay up, even if a six-point reduction. Our only goal now is survival, so with the opportunity of winning some real six-pointers, Nuno needs to pick our strongest players every week to get us over the line. (Great Escape theme in background!)

Daz: Finding it difficult to believe that we’ll stay up given that we’re constantly conceding goals and can’t finish what chances we do create. Teams like Luton and Burnley are still scoring. Add in the possible, probable and inevitable points deduction then it feels like it’s going to be a struggle to stay in the division. But hope springs eternal!

Gurk: If Forest get deducted more than three points this season then I think there’s a very strong possibility they will get relegated instead of Luton. The bottom two are already down, whereas Luton are actually battling every game. Forest have been on the end of some awful decisions by referees and VAR which has cost them. Anything up to 12 points and safety.

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There was a time when scoring goals under Nuno Espirito Santo didn’t seem to be too difficult. In the Nottingham Forest manager’s first four Premier League games, the Reds averaged 2.25 goals a match.

In the following seven league fixtures, they’ve averaged less than a goal a game; and now have the third-lowest expected goals in the division.

We can blame officiating decisions in recent matches, but simply putting the ball in the back of the net would have put points on the board.

Injuries to key strikers Taiwo Awoniyi and Chris Wood haven’t helped, and while Divock Origi is now showing his quality he's yet to score in the league.

The attacking options we have in the squad have proven to be a real threat - a front four of Awoniyi, Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi should terrify most defences they come across. Yet the latter two didn’t start against Brighton on Sunday.

With Nuno Tavares and Ola Aina the only players currently unavailable, Forest really need to find that scoring form again.

Clean sheets are hard to come by, as our goal difference shows, so somehow returning to two or more goals a game is, realistically, the Reds' best chance of survival.

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BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions.

Dave in Tiverton asked: Hi Phil. Do you think the possibility of points deductions for Everton and Forest is having a psychological effect on the teams? I know they're professionals but it's hard not to let these things affect you.

Phil replied: Fair point, Dave. Everton actually went on their best run for years after being deducted 10 points but since then have struggled, not winning a league game since December, and there is no doubt a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the clubs, which can have an impact.

I think we also have to factor in the simple fact that, at the moment, neither team is anywhere near good enough and their struggles are down to results.

Everton and Forest simply have to set all this to one side to try and focus on winning some football matches.

As the Premier League heads into the business end of the season, statisticians Opta have been putting the remaining fixtures through their 'supercomputer' to predict who will finish where in the table at the end of the campaign.

Nottingham Forest, who currently sit in 17th on 124 points, are among a number of teams fighting to keep their place in the Premier League.

They next face Luton Town on Saturday, who are currently three points behind Forest and play their game in hand against Bournemouth on Wednesday.

According to Opta, Forest are likely stay up this season with a 17th-place finish on 35.58. However, that does not account for any possible point deductions.

But what do you think? Do you agree with the prediction or can you see Forest losing their place in the top flight?

Have your say here

We asked for your views on Sunday's game between Brighton and Nottingham Forest.

Here are some of your responses:

Brighton fans

Phil: Nice to see Brighton win ugly. Not a game to remember but a crucial three points. Six points from a Forest team who look toothless in attack, not that the Albion looked much better. Really need Pedro back.

Roger: Too much intricate passing especially with goal- kicks. Opponents know the Brighton game and close them down quickly preventing them progressing. Need a rethink on tactics. Forest stifled the Brighton attack and had enough good chances to have won.

Mick: Not the best of games - too many players not at their best. However, it was a game that we needed. We closed out the game well, albeit at the expense of my fingernails. Good performances from Baleba, Adingra, Fati and Ferguson. The substitutions made a difference with Igor, Lallana and Enciso making good contributions. Pascal Gross man of the match again!

Robert: The good, the bad and the ugly! Good to see Baleba and Moder back in form - they will be important for us for the rest of the season. Bad entertainment as a spectacle. Ugly were the three points won by Brighton, but I accept this was the most important thing of all. We’ll need to show more of our Clint Eastwood side to beat Roma - but why not?

Forest fans

Andy: Terrible defence! Every week for months. We'll go down if it's not sorted immediately!

Simon: Useless. Absolutely useless. Awful team selection - why change from a working squad from last week? No desire by any of the players to win. Morgan Gibbs-White still taking set-pieces when he can't cross a road. All on Nuno and no improvement over Cooper. Just useless, the whole club. At least I'll be able to get a ticket next season...

Martin: Yet another terrible decision leaves us feeling rubbish but it’s like we were the tired side. Nuno's big subs, plus the non-red card took some of our momentum. Next match is do or die and I don’t know which way it’s going to go.

Fosi: Team selection rubbish. Origi couldn't score if he was only player on pitch. Very poor all round. Williams and Gibbs-White very poor. Yates not good enough for this league. If we keep playing like this we will go down without any points reduction!

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on Monday.

Martin in Derby: Only three Premier League clubs have panic sacked their managers this season: Sheffield United, Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace. So far, none are better off, arguably worse off in Forest's case. What do you think of this strategy versus the boards who hold their nerve - a la Burnley, Luton, Everton, Brentford with the longer term learning and stability in mind?

Phil: It's a tough choice, Martin, but it certainly has not had the desired impact at Sheffield United and Forest with Chris Wilder returning and Nuno Espirito Santo being appointed at the City Ground. Far too early to make any considered judgement on Oliver Glasner at Palace.

Vincent Kompany had credit in the bank for taking Burnley up but it's been a miserable season and they seem simply resigned to going down and maybe letting him try again next season. There is no-one at Everton to make a decision on Sean Dyche even if they wanted to, which is very unlikely. Thomas Frank has done a top-class job at Brentford despite recent struggles while if the art of good management is getting the best out of what you have then Rob Edwards is doing incredibly well at Luton Town. They could still stay up.

There are considered reasons why they are all still in their jobs.

I think the prospect of relegation can induce panic and clubs must also weigh up whether there is anyone out there who could do any better. A very hard choice and only the final league table will tell if the right decision has been taken.

Mark Chapman introduces highlights and analysis from Sunday's four Premier League matches.

If you missed Match of the Day 2, you can catch up on the action on BBC iPlayer.

Listen back to BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra match commentaries in full:

• Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur

• Brighton v Nottingham Forest

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Another Premier League game, another refereeing decision against Nottingham Forest.

It's impossible to say whether the visitors could have got a point, or even three, if Brighton been reduced to 10-men after Jakub Moder's studs-up challenge in the 67th minute.

It was clear to see, however, that Forest very rarely looked like scoring.

They threatened to break into the box, but a Brighton defensive wall stood in their way and when more clear-cut chances appeared, there was no one able to finish it off.

Chris Wood had a quiet game on his return from injury, and perhaps will need more minutes to get back to his best.

Two crucial games await for Nuno Espirito Santo's side and a realistic six points up for grabs against other relegation-threatened clubs.

First up is Luton Town, who could be level on points with Forest come Saturday's trip to Kenilworth Road and then there's Crystal Palace, who are still finding their way under new boss Oliver Glasner.