Once again the spotlight at Nottingham Forest has swung drastically towards Oliver Glasner, the latest man tasked with reviving fortunes from the dugout.

Fierce debates have rumbled on over his tactics and how much stability he can bring, with Forest losing four of their last five matches in the Premier League.

The numbers: Dominance without reward

A statistical dive into Forest’s campaign so far highlights a team that are playing quite well and actually doing a lot of things right, however, fundamentally there is one thing wrong.

The underlying metric tells a story of control and chance creation that contrasts massively with their actual output when it comes to goals scored by Forest this season.

A look at these goalscoring figures suggests that Forest are dominating the battle with their opposition and manufacturing a number of high-quality chances. However, the league table remains a really grim read for the Reds supporters and doesn’t reflect these promising numbers that sit beneath the surface.

The Brentford blueprint of frustration

The recent 2-0 reverse at the hands of Brentford served as a little nutshell viewing of Forest’s entire 2026/27 campaign so far. It was not a performance devoid of opportunities, instead it was defined by a calamitous inability to capitalise on them.

During the match, Ryan Yates fluffed a major opportunity for Forest from close range, whilst James McAtee also wasted another brilliant opening that could have significantly altered the trajectory of the match.

When these chances are repeatedly passed up in the Premier League, matches will inevitably slip away, and it really doesn’t matter how well the team plays between the two places where things really matter: both boxes!

The dependency dilemma: Quality beyond Gibbs-White

As the weeks go on without a win, with the goals remaining in short supply, anxiety levels will continue to grow among the supporters. A big question now is dominating discussions: Are Forest creating enough opportunities but lacking a ruthless streak, or is the attacking structure fundamentally flawed?

Fans are increasingly questioning the depth of quality beyond Morgan Gibbs-White. When the creative burden falls almost exclusively on his shoulders, any off-day had by the number 10, or if the defence stifles him, Forest do look toothless.

Dan Ndoye looks erratic, Liam Delap is very much a work-in-progress player, Chris Wood looks beyond his best years, whilst Callum Hudson-Odoi and Arnaud Kalimuendo simply can’t get minutes.

Whether the solution lies in extra training ground finishing drills, a tactical tweak to ease the pressure on key creators, or reinforcements in the upcoming transfer window, one thing is for certain: until Forest solve their conversion crisis, their strong underlying performances will continue to yield disappointing results.