{"id":637515,"date":"2024-03-16T06:17:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-16T10:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=637515"},"modified":"2024-03-16T06:17:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T10:17:07","slug":"nottingham-forest-predicted-lineup-luton-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/03\/16\/nottingham-forest-predicted-lineup-luton-town\/","title":{"rendered":"Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup vs Luton: Forest in \u2018Final\u2019 Against the Hatters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nuno Espirito Santo admitted in his\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nottinghamforest.co.uk\/news\/2024\/march\/14\/nuno-previews-luton-clash\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">press conference<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0for Forest\u2019s trip to Kenilworth Road that Saturday\u2019s match is a \u201cfinal for both teams.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Forest have lost their last four matches in all competitions and sit only four points above Luton Town, who occupy the last relegation spot in the Premier League. The verdict from the Reds\u2019 Profitability and Sustainability (PSR) hearing will be announced on Monday, according to Paul Taylor of\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/5344685\/2024\/03\/15\/nottingham-forest-psr-latest\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Athletic<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, so Forest will be desperate to extend the current gap to the Hatters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Tricky Trees will have to turn around their recent head-to-head record against their opponents, whom they have not beaten in the last five matches. Here is Last Word on Football&#8217;s Nottingham Forest predicted lineup for the March 16 clash.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup vs Luton<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Working towards the weekend \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n<p>Go inside training as The Reds prepare for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LUTNFO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#LUTNFO<\/a> \ud83d\udcfa<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFFC\/status\/1768658920090816620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 15, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Nottingham Forest Have Lined Up Recently<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Matz Sels continues to start in goal for Nuno\u2019s side, but the Belgium keeper has conceded 10 goals in his six matches for the club.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Neco Williams picked up the Player of the Month award for February by Forest and will retain his spot at right-back. On the other side of the defence has been Harry Toffolo in recent weeks, who has filled in for the injured Nuno Tavares.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Murillo will keep his place at centre-back, however, all eyes will be on the selection of his partner. Andrew Omobamidele scored an own goal in the defeat to Brighton last week but has been a solid performer when he has been called upon. Nuno might be tempted to select Willy Boly, who recently returned to fitness and will provide the extra height needed to deal with Luton\u2019s aerial threat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Watch:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0The Domino Effect Ruining Football<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE DOMINO EFFECT RUINING FOOTBALL\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fNQxiqia1Vo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ryan Yates and Nico Dominguez started again at the AMEX Stadium, with Ibrahim Sangar\u00e9 remaining on the bench. The Ivorian midfielder is Forest\u2019s record signing but has only recently returned from an injury sustained at the Africa Cup of Nations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Danilo started alongside Yates and Dominguez against Brighton, with Morgan Gibbs-White and Divock Origi occupying the wide areas. Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi were on the bench, surprising pundits and fans alike. They will be eager to return to the starting lineup. Forest\u2019s top scorer, Chris Wood, led the line against the Seagulls, and it is unclear whether Nuno will opt for the New Zealand striker or Taiwo Awoniyi in the clash against the Hatters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nottingham Forest\u2019s Recent Form and Tactics<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The defeat to Brighton saw a significant drop in performance levels from Forest. They are now without a goal in three consecutive games, losing each one 1-0. While the defensive numbers have improved in these matches, Forest\u2019s attacking prowess in the first few weeks under Nuno has deteriorated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/02\/21\/analysing-the-impact-of-nuno-espirito-santo-at-nottingham-forest\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Analysing The Impact of Nuno Esp\u00edrito Santo at Nottingham Forest<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nuno will point to the tough run of fixtures where the Reds have played six teams in a row who all sit in the top half of the Premier League table. Under the Portuguese manager, Forest have only played two games against teams in the bottom half. Nuno&#8217;s side lost both these matches 3-2 to Brentford and Bournemouth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The threat of Luton\u2019s set pieces is a big talking point in this match. Twelve of Luton\u2019s 41 league goals this season have come from set-piece situations. Only Arsenal, Everton, and Aston Villa have scored more from these scenarios. Meanwhile, Forest have conceded 17 goals from set-pieces this season, which is the most in the league. Rob Edwards\u2019 side will be targeting this glaring weakness, meaning the selection of an aerially dominant centre-back like Boly would make sense in this match.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nottingham Forest Injuries to Consider<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are four main injury absentees for the Tricky Trees. Gio Reyna has missed the last two games, although he has returned to training this week. Gonzalo Montiel returned to the bench against Aston Villa after a hamstring injury that left him out of the side for two weeks. However, the Argentinian has suffered a setback and is unlikely to be involved on Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/02\/27\/nottingham-forest-psr-hearing\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2018Big Moment\u2019: Premier League Status In Jeopardy As Nottingham Forest Defend PSR Breaches<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/68519750\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nuno Tavares<\/a> remains sidelined with a thigh injury, and it is unclear when he will return while Ola Aina has returned to training but has not been part of the squad since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations final on February 11.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Formation: 4-2-3-1<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">GK: Matz Sels<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RB: Neco Williams<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CB: Willy Boly<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CB: Murillo<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">LB: Harry Toffolo<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CDM: Nico Dominguez<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CDM: Ryan Yates<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RM: Anthony Elanga<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CAM: Morgan Gibbs-White<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">LM: Callum Hudson-Odoi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ST: Taiwo Awoniyi<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nuno Espirito Santo admitted in his\u00a0press conference\u00a0for Forest\u2019s trip to Kenilworth Road that Saturday\u2019s match is a \u201cfinal for both teams.\u201d Forest have lost their last four matches in all competitions and sit only four points above Luton Town, who occupy the last relegation spot in the Premier League. 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