Preston North End vs Nottingham Forest betting tips: Preview, predictions & odds

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Both teams to score (5/6)

Both teams have a strong goal-scoring record this season.

Preston have failed to score in just 13 percent of their games at Deepdale this term.

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have scored in 80 percent of their away games.

Brennan Johnson to score anytime (11/4)

Johnson has been on fire recently for Forest.

He has 9 league goals in total this season.

Nottingham Forest v Luton Town – Sky Bet Championship Brennan Johnson of Nottingham Forest runs with the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Nottingham Forest and Luton Town at the City Ground, Nottingham on Tuesday 23rd November 2021. (Photo by Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Match preview: Preston North End vs Nottingham Forest

Preston suffered a first defeat in seven matches over the weekend as they were beaten by Reading.

The Royals secured a 3-2 win at Deepdale in a back and forth contest between the two teams.

Ryan Lowe’s side had taken 12 points from their last six matches prior to the defeat.

The loss leaves them 12th in the table, although given how congested the Championship is, they are just five points off the top six.

Accrington Stanley v Preston North End – Pre-Season Friendly ACCRINGTON, ENGLAND – JULY 24: Preston North End’s Sean Maguire and Alan Browne during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Accrington Stanley and Preston North End at The Crown Ground on July 24, 2021 in Accrington, England. (Photo by Stephen White – CameraSport via Getty Images)

Nottingham could move into top six

Nottingham Forest have the chance to move back into the top six with a win on Tuesday.

They head into Tuesday’s clash in ninth place and just three points off sixth place.

Steve Cooper’s side have been on a very solid run, winning four of their last six matches.

Their game against Bournemouth was postponed on the weekend due to Storm Eunice.

Nottingham Forest v Leicester City: The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 06: Brennan Johnson of Nottingham Forest celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City at City Ground on February 06, 2022 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Preston North End team news

Josh Murphy is close to making a return from injury but remain sidelined for Tuesday’s match.

He remains unavailable along with Greg Cunningham, Sean Maguire and Tom Barkhuizen

Nottingham Forest team news

Brice Samba will miss Tuesday’s match due to a crazy suspension.

The goalkeeper was shown a straight red for lashing out at Stoke’s Phil Jagielka.

Forest will also be without leading scorer Lewis Grabban who has an ankle injury

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