Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United

Leeds United ground out a narrow 0-1 victory at the City Ground in a match that saw Nottingham Forest dominate possession but fail to make it count. The hosts had 56 percent of the ball and carved out 12 shots, yet managed just two on target. It was Leeds who made their chances count, with three shots finding the target and Anton Stach putting in a commanding display that earned him the man of the match award. Forest pressed hard throughout but couldn't find the breakthrough, with the sides level at half-time. Leeds' efficiency in front of goal proved decisive, and despite Forest's territorial advantage, they couldn't find an equalizer. It's a frustrating loss for the home side but a valuable three points on the road for the visitors.

Leeds United beat Nottingham Forest 0-1 at City Ground, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 56% in favour of Nottingham Forest, Leeds United made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 12 attempts from Nottingham Forest against 11 from Leeds United over the course of the game. Nottingham Forest had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.