Nottingham Forest risk equalling an unwanted English top-flight record when they host Manchester City on Saturday, having failed to score in their opening four home Premier League matches.
Oliver Glasner's side sit 19th with just six points from nine games, while Enzo Maresca's City arrive looking to recover from consecutive league defeats.
Only three teams in English top-flight history have failed to score in their first five home matches of a season.
Nottingham Forest struggling to convert chances
Forest have scored just six Premier League goals despite attempting 152 shots, the second-highest total in the division.
Their 4% conversion rate is the league's lowest, while they have scored 8.3 fewer goals than their expected goals figure suggests.
Last weekend's 2-0 defeat at Brentford was their fourth loss in five matches.
Glasner must now improve his side's finishing to prevent their poor start becoming a prolonged relegation battle.
Manchester City seeking response after consecutive defeats
City won their opening seven league matches before losing to Aston Villa and Brighton.
However, Maresca's side remain second and recovered with a 3-2 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig on Wednesday.
Former Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson returns to the City Ground after his summer move to Manchester City.
The England international has impressed in midfield, completing more passes under high pressure than any other Premier League player this season.
Glasner receives mixed Nottingham Forest injury news
Forest could welcome back Igor Jesus after the Brazilian striker completed a full week of training following a calf injury.
Daniel Muñoz has also resumed training after a foot problem, although Nicolás Domínguez faces up to eight weeks out following another hamstring setback.
City will be without Antoine Semenyo because of a knee injury, while Nico O'Reilly remains a fitness concern.
Key Points
- Forest have failed to score in four home league matches.
- Their six goals from 152 shots represent a 4% conversion rate.
- City have lost two consecutive league games.
- Igor Jesus could return, but Domínguez faces eight weeks out.
What's Next?
Forest host Manchester City at the City Ground on Saturday, 7 November, at 5.30pm GMT, seeking their first home league goal and a result to lift them towards safety.
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