Fulham have won five of their last six encounters with Nottingham Forest, with the Garibaldi Reds losing each of their last three visits to Craven Cottage, their most-recent top-flight victory on the banks of the River Thames coming in 1967.
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest preview
Can Nottingham Forest steer clear of the relegation zone? Last weekend, the Garibaldi Reds smashed Spurs 3-0 at the City Ground, with Callum Hudson-Odoi scoring twice before Ibrahim Sangaré's rocket made the points secure. As a result, Sean Dyche's team have now won four of their last six Premier League matches, also beating Leeds, Liverpool and then Wolves since his arrival.
However, Forest's horrendous start to the campaign, under Nuno Espírito Santo and then Ange Postecoglou, means that, despite this resurgence, they are still down in 16th, a mere five points clear of the drop zone. So, can the away side claim a priceless Monday night victory in the capital?
As for Fulham, they are only two points better off than their visitors, so will also be targeting a victory that would open up a bit more of a gap between themselves and danger. Last weekend, Marco Silva's side did claim a crucial victory over a fellow struggler, beating Burnley 3-2, this the club's first victory at Turf Moor for 74 years and 35 visits. Emile Smith Rowe and then Calvin Bassey both scored from corners in the first half, before Harry Wilson's trademark curler made the points secure.
Since then, the Cottagers have been dumped out of the Carabao Cup, beaten 2-1 by Newcastle, with Saša Lukić equalising on Tyneside but then, just as penalties loomed, the hosts won it in injury time. Back in the Premier League, after winning only two of their first nine matches, Silva's side have won four of the last seven, so will their upturn in form continue at Craven Cottage on Monday night?
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 108.
- Fulham Wins: 47. Draws: 28. Nottingham Forest Wins: 33.
Fulham team news
Fulham are without Nigerian trio Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Samu Chukwueze due to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Meantime, Saša Lukić suffered a groin injury against Newcastle, joining Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Muniz in the treatment room, all of which leaves Marco Silva short of options.
In better news, having not been seen since 28 September due to a knee injury Antonee Robinson has returned and completed 90 minutes across both of the last two matches, a major boost for both Fulham and USA supporters.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest: (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson; Berge, King, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Kevin; Jiménez.
Fulham player to watch vs Nottingham Forest
Harry Wilson has been in sparkling form of late, scoring three goals and registering three assists across his last four Premier League appearances, so can he now net against Forest for just the second time, previously doing so in 2018 when he was on loan at Hull?
Nottingham Forest team news
Willy Boly and Ibrahim Sangaré are both at AFCON ahead of Côte d'Ivoire's opener on Christmas Eve, while Nicolás Domínguez, Ryan Yates, Taiwo Awoniyi and Chris Wood are all still injured.
In better news, after John Victor deputised in goal against Tottenham and Utrecht, Matz Sels should be fit enough to start, while Ola Aina is nearing a return, having not featured since September due to a hamstring injury, but he has got some minutes into his legs for the under-23s.
Elsewhere, Douglas Luiz is expected to come in for the departed Sangaré at the base of midfield, while Omari Hutchinson's form will see him start a fourth successive Premier League match.
Both Morato and Neco Williams would sit out Saturday's visit from Manchester City if cautioned.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Fulham: (4-2-3-1): Sels; Savona, Milenković, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Douglas Luiz, Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Igor Jesus.
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Igor Jesus bagged the late winner at Stadion Galgenwaard in the Europa League ten nights ago, his seventh goal for Forest, albeit only one has come in the Premier League, but will the Brazilian's impressive form continue at Craven Cottage?
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest prediction
This Monday match-up on the banks of the River Thames could go either-way, given that both teams are pretty evenly matched, hence why we're forecasting a draw: Fulham 1-1 Nottingham Forest.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Fulham vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League?
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest takes place on Monday 22 December 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (ET) & 12:00 (PT).