Go for Goals at Hillsborough

 

Two in-form sides will provide entertainment as Sheffield Wednesday entertain Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening, predicts Andy Tongue...

 

Sheffield Wednesday v Nottingham Forest

Saturday 2 March, 17:20 GMT

Live on Sky Sports 2

 

An intriguing contest is in prospect in the early evening televised clash at Hillsborough with Dave Jones' much improved side up against a Forest team full of self-belief since the return of Billy Davies.

 

Wednesday

 

The home side are now unbeaten in their last six league games, a run which has lifted them five points clear of the relegation zone. Jones' men are solid at the back; they have conceded fewer goals then any side in the bottom half of the table, and while their direct style is not pretty to watch, confidence must be high. Recent home wins over Brighton and Crystal Palace were among their best performances of the season, while Leroy Lita has scored in each of the last three home games making his signing on loan from Swansea look like an inspired move.

 

 

Forest

 

Davies' return to the City Ground has reignited Forest's play-off hopes, with a 6-1 demolition of Huddersfield followed by an impressive 2-0 victory at Charlton last Saturday - their first win on the road since November. With the home form remaining solid, a few more decent results on the road and they will have a great chance of a late run for a top six spot. Currently they can be backed at 12.0 for promotion if you fancy their chances.

 

Radoslaw Majewski responded to Davies' call for more goals from midfield with a hat-trick against the Terriers and another goal at the Valley, while Andy Reid remains a class apart on the ball in this division-only his portly make-up has prevented him from enjoying a successful career in the Premiership.

 

 

Under/Over 2.5 Goals

 

Forest are on a roll and first thoughts were to back them at the 2.82 available to keep the pressure on the sides above them. However, Wednesday's recent impressive form can't be ignored, especially at home and with Lita giving them a real threat up front, this game is hard to call. The home side's strong defensive record is probably the reason that Over 2.5 Goals can be backed at 2.12 but I'm expecting an open game with the visitors sure to come looking for the win.

 

 

To Score

 

Lita certainly has the bit between his teeth. He is a proven operator at this level and with Forest's strength in attack rather than at the back, there's every chance he'll find the net for a fourth home game in a row.

 

 

Best Bet

Back Over 2.5 Goals at 2.12

Other Bet

Back Leroy Lita to score at 2.88

 

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