Southampton W vs Nottingham Forest W preview and prediction
The match
The Women's Championship sees Southampton W take on Nottingham Forest W on Sunday 27 September, kicking off at 14:00 (WAT). Southampton W are 6th with 10 points from 7 games (in the top half), while Nottingham Forest W sit 4th on 13 points (in the top four). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Southampton W's last 5: DDWWW Most recently they drew with Sunderland W 0–0 away. They average 1.7 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Nottingham Forest W's last 5: LWDDW Most recently they lost to Aston Villa W 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Southampton W arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.2 goals: 1.1 for Southampton W and 1.1 for Nottingham Forest W. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 63% likely.
Betting angles
Win chances: Southampton W 40%, draw 24%, Nottingham Forest W 36%.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 57% chance at odds of 1.67. Predicted score: Southampton W 1–1 Nottingham Forest W. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Southampton W40%fair 2.52 · @2.50
Draw24%fair 4.17 · @3.10
Nottingham Forest W36%fair 2.76 · @2.45
2.17Expected goals
1.12Southampton W xG
1.05Nottingham Forest W xG
57%Both score
37%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–013%
0–112%
0–011%
2–18%
2–07%
From our goals model: Southampton W 1.1 – 1.1 Nottingham Forest W expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Southampton W to win✗
40%
2.52
2.50
Double chance
Either team to win✗
76%
1.32
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.75
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
48%
2.09
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Southampton W / FT Southampton W✗
21%
4.80
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
13%
7.83
–
Form
Southampton W – last 6
DDWWWD
20 Sep
@ Sunderland W
0–0
D
13 Sep
vs Ipswich Town W
0–0
D
6 Sep
@ Durham W
3–1
W
3 Apr
vs Sheffield United W
5–2
W
28 Mar
@ Ipswich Town W
2–1
W
22 Mar
@ Durham W
0–0
D
1.7Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Nottingham Forest W – last 6
LWDDWD
23 Sep
vs Aston Villa W
0–2
L
20 Sep
@ Durham W
2–1
W
13 Sep
vs Watford W
2–2
D
6 Sep
@ Ipswich Town W
1–1
D
26 Apr
@ Portsmouth W
1–0
W
5 Apr
@ Newcastle United W
1–1
D
1.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Southampton W and Nottingham Forest W.
What is the prediction for Southampton W vs Nottingham Forest W?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Southampton W vs Nottingham Forest W?
On our numbers Southampton W have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Nottingham Forest W 36%.
How many goals will there be in Southampton W vs Nottingham Forest W?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 37% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Southampton W vs Nottingham Forest W?
Our predicted score is Southampton W 1–1 Nottingham Forest W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Southampton W vs Nottingham Forest W?
Southampton W vs Nottingham Forest W (Women's Championship) kicks off on Sunday 27 September 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
