While this game will feel like a must win for both clubs, they are also aware that they can ill-afford a defeat. With that in mind, do not be surprised if the Blades and Forest cancel each other out in a low-scoring affair, a result which would suit the teams above them.
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Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Sheffield United win with a probability of 51.78%. A draw had a probability of 26% and a win for Nottingham Forest had a probability of 22.24%.
The most likely scoreline for a Sheffield United win was 1-0 with a probability of 13.62%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-0 (10.31%) and 2-1 (9.22%). The likeliest drawn scoreline was 1-1 (12.18%), while for a Nottingham Forest win it was 0-1 (8.05%). The actual scoreline of 1-1 was predicted with a 12.2% likelihood. Our team at Sports Mole correctly predicted a 1-1 draw for this match.
