Pundit Chris Sutton has tipped Nottingham Forest to beat Southampton and go on to achieve Premier League safety.
Forest host Southampton at the City Ground on Monday (May 8) in the first of four games left in the Premier League this season. The Reds are currently 18th in the table, with only goal difference separating them from safety.
Southampton, meanwhile, are rock bottom and six points adrift. Sutton has backed Forest to pick up a 2-1 win over the Saints.
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"As I've said before, I've given up on Southampton," Sutton told BBC Sport. "After watching what was such a gutless performance from them against Bournemouth last week, I am backing them to lose every game they have left this season.
"I know Saints fans love their club but, deep down, I think they will probably agree with me.
"As for Nottingham Forest? Well, I think my boyhood club are going to stay up. They have got some tough games coming up but they are still scrapping.
"This is one they will expect to win, and it could be the moment they kick on. Southampton, though, have already gone - they are going to be relegated. Anyone who says anything different is wrong, I'm afraid."
Sutton's prediction: 2-1
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