Notts Forest vs Luton Predictions, Odds & Sports Betting Tips 21/10/2023

Notts Forest and Luton clash at the City Ground on Saturday afternoon in a game that could have huge implications at the bottom of the Premier League table. Victory for the visitors would lift them away from the bottom three, whilst also dragging Forest into the dogfight. It looks set to be a tense afternoon in Nottingham.

To help you enjoy the contest, our expert sports betting writers have got an exclusive tip for the game. Their tip looks at the recent form of both teams, as well as the key statistics that are likely to help decide the fixture.

After a largely positive start to the season, Notts Forest have stumbled slightly in recent weeks. They are without a win since early September, and have dropped points against some of their perceived relegation rivals.

Goals are currently proving hard to come by for Steve Cooper’s men. They have scored just three goals in their last six games, and just once in their last three. At the other end of the pitch, their defence has been solid, with just four goals conceded in their last five league games.

This was always going to be a hugely challenging season for Luton. Rob Edwards has a squad lacking in top flight experience, but the Hatters have shown they are up for the fight in recent games.

Much like their opponents, goals are the big issue for Luton. They have scored just six goals in their opening eight games, a record that needs to improve drastically if the Hatters are to avoid a quick return to the Championship.

Head to Head

Luton are unbeaten in their last four games against Forest, and they haven’t conceded a goal in the three most recent encounters. Forest hold a 27-23 lead in the head-to-head between the sides. However, this is the first top flight game between the teams for over thirty years.

Our Betting Tip for Today

The latest betting odds for the game have Notts Forest as 4/6 favourites for the win. Luton are available at 24/5, whilst the draw can be backed at 3/1.

Sometimes you get the impression that a team are ‘due’ a win, and that seems to be the case with Forest in this game. They’ve played reasonably well in recent games, and just need a bit of luck in front of goal. A visit from struggling Luton could be exactly what is needed. As such, our betting bonus tip is for a home win.