Nottingham Forest Relegation Odds: Now 11/8 To Stay Up

Nottingham Forest Win Thriller Against Southampton To Boost Their Premier League Survival Hopes

Josh Stedman

Sports Editor

Last Updated: 8 May 2023 2 min read

Nottingham Forest met relegation rivals Southampton at the City Ground, and they’ve sent a message to other relegation rivals. The result has resulted in a shift in the Nottingham Forest relegation odds.

It was a game that promised a lot with the two sides battling out to keep their Premier League status, and it delivered one of the games of the season.

Taiwo Awoniyi opened the scoring in the 18th minute for the hosts. Three minutes later he got his second of the game doubling his sides lead.

Another huge goal at the bottom at the City Ground.

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Four minutes after the second goal, Southampton pulled a goal back. However, just before half-time Morgan Gibbs-White restored Nottingham Forest’s two goal advantage.

Lyanco scored for Southampton after half-time, breathing life into the Southampton team. This was short-lived as despite their pressure, Nottingham Forest got another goal through Danilo.

James Ward-Prowse scored a late penalty to make the game 4-3, but it was too late for the Saints.

Nottingham Forest Relegation Odds: Three Vital Points

The result for Nottingham Forest moved them out of the relegation zone and three points above the drop. Their Premier League destiny is in their own hands after what has been an up and down season for Nottingham Forest. The owners decision to stick with Steve Cooper even during tough times may pay off and prove a smart choice.

Nottingham Forest relegation odds are now at 11/8 as the bookies feel Cooper’s side will beat the drop this season. When you consider the games they have remaining are against Chelsea, Arsenal and Crystal Palace, they aren’t home and dry just yet. Luckily for Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, Leicester City and Southampton are all struggling to find any kind of form at the minute.