Southampton’s winless streak in the Premier League extended to 14 matches following a narrow 1-0 defeat against Newcastle United. Despite a promising performance and several scoring opportunities, Southampton’s lack of intensity proved to be their downfall. However, manager Russell Martin remains optimistic, highlighting the team’s positive aspects and vowing to improve for the upcoming match against Nottingham Forest.

Southampton’s home form has been a source of strength in recent seasons, with five of their seven wins in the 2023/24 Championship (including playoffs) coming at their home ground. They will aim to replicate this success in the Premier League, especially against a Nottingham Forest side they have historically dominated.

On the other hand, Nottingham Forest narrowly avoided relegation last season despite their struggles in converting leads into victories. Their away form was particularly challenging, with a poor record against newly promoted teams. However, their recent performances against Sheffield United and Burnley suggest they are capable of overcoming such obstacles.