Nottingham Forest Perfectly Predicted XI vs Luton Town: ‘Energetic’ £15m Player Could Be In Action Today

When Nottingham Forest plays Luton Town at the City Ground today, Steve Cooper’s team will be hoping to record their first victory in over a month.

Since defeating Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on September 2nd, the Reds haven’t won all three games.

Forest will have to defeat Rob Edwards’ club without a lot of first-team players if they want to do so.

Cooper announced yesterday that Serge Aurier is doubtful and that Gonzalo Montiel, Felipe, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Danilo will all miss the game due to injuries.

predicted Forest’s lineup to face Luton
Cooper is anticipated to make two alterations to the team that played Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park prior to the international break, according to our prediction.

Defence
Despite Odysseas Vlachodimos’ great form during the break, we think Cooper will stick with USA shot-stopper Matt Turner between the sticks.

The first of the two changes could come at right-back, with Aurier struggling with his fitness, the energetic Neco Williams could be handed a rare start at right-back.

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Murillo and Wily Boly appeared to have established a reliable defensive pairing for the Reds, and they are expected to stick together this afternoon.

Ola Aina, who has recovered from previous injury issues, may replace Harry Toffolo at left-back in the other move.

Midfield
We anticipate that the midfield three of Orel Mangala, Nicolas Dominguez, and Ibrahim Sangare will not alter against Luton after yet another outstanding performance.

 

As Cooper tries to execute a more possession-based strategy, the three appear to have developed a strong understanding of one another.

Attack
Just like the midfield trio, the frontline could be the same as the one that featured against Crystal Palace.

 

With Awoniyi not yet fit enough for a return, Chris Wood looks set to lead the line once more, with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Morgan Gibbs-White in support of the 31-year-old.

 

Anthony Elanga may miss out on a starting place once more, but his raw pace and power may be decisive late on in the encounter this afternoon.

Predicted XI: Turner, Williams, Boly, Murillo, Aina; Mangala, Sangare, Dominguez; Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood.