Nottingham Forest v Luton

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Nottingham Forest play host to newcomers, Luton Town, when the two sides clash at the City Ground on Saturday afternoon as Forest look to put further daylight between themselves and the bottom three clubs while Luton Town will be keen to pick up what could be only their second win of the season.

Nottingham Forest have more or less managed to hold their own so far in this new Premier League season as the Tricky Trees have registered wins against Sheffield United and most impressive of all, a 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge against big-spending Chelsea which have helped offset three defeats to date.

Losses this season to Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City were more or less expected but it's worth noting that all of these three losses were incurred on their travels where Steve Cooper's men continue to struggle, but form and results on home soil at their City Ground will give the east midlands club will give the hosts plenty of confidence for this upcoming encounter.

The hosts have suffered just two defeats out of their previous 18 home games and having won eight of these matches along with being unbeaten in their last six games on home soil (including four wins), Forest look in good shape to add to their points tally here.

Luton Town enjoyed rare success upon their long-awaited return to the English top flight when they registered a welcome and desperately needed 2-1 win away at Goodison Park against Everton but The Hatters have since returned to type as they were handed defeats by Burnley and Tottenham, both of which were on home soil at Kenilworth Road.

Six defeats within their opening eight games of this new season have resulted in Luton Town sitting just above the relegation zone but level on points with third from bottom club, Burnley, ahead of this weekend's action in the English top flight.

Despite picking up all three points in their last away game just before the international break, Luton Town had stumbled to losses on the road at Brighton, Chelsea and Fulham and this upcoming trip to the east midlands to take on Nottingham Forest may also provide Rob Edwards' side a few headaches as well.

Nottingham Forest v Luton Town Verdict

Luton Town have actually enjoyed the upper hand in recent tussles with Nottingham Forest as the visitors are unbeaten in each of the previous four meetings but this trend looks all set to change here at the City Ground on Saturday afternoon as Forest possess a pretty solid record at home in the Premier League.

Conversely, Luton Town have lost three out of their opening four away games upon their return to the English top flight and this could haunt them again on Saturday.

Therefore, our main bet will be Nottingham Forest win @ 1.61 Other side bets worth considering:

Nottingham Forest win & Under 2.5 goals 3.60

Correct score: Nottingham Forest 1-0 @ 7.00