Article: Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham
Written by: Reagan Oluoch
Date Published: 26-12-2024
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham EPL Week 18 Betting Prediction, Odds, and Stats
Post-Christmas Premier League action is back as high-flying Nottingham Forest welcomes Tottenham at City Ground on Thursday. The Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham EPL showdown packs excitement as Forest finds themselves fourth in the table, whereas Tottenham are eleventh.
We’ll explore key performance metrics, team dynamics, statistical analysis methods, and crucial external factors that can influence the match outcome.
Key Takeaways
- Nottingham Forest play host to Tottenham at the City Ground on Boxing Day, scheduled for 15:00 UTC.
- Nottingham Forest is fourth in the Premier League and hopes for a Champions League spot.
- Nottingham Forest have only lost one game in their last five league outings, with wins against Manchester United, Brentford, and Aston Villa.
- Tottenham are eleventh on the EPL table, having two wins in their last five matches.
- We predict a tight contest but expect goals on both ends to support BTTS.
League | Match | Date | Stadium |
Premier League | Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham | 26th of December, 15:00 UTC | City Ground |
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham EPL News
Nottingham Forest is enjoying an impressive run of form and currently occupies fourth place in the league standings. In their most recent outing, they secured a comfortable away 0-2 victory over Brentford, and they will aim to replicate that performance this week.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur is languishing in 11th place in the Premier League table and has struggled to find its rhythm this season. The North London side suffered a heavy 3-6 defeat against Liverpool in their last match and must show improvement in their upcoming fixture.
The result keeps Tottenham in the bottom half of the standings during the festive period. Their tendency for high-scoring matches has persisted, particularly lately, scoring and conceding 30 goals across five games.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham EPL Week 18: Current Form
Nottingham Forest has been unbeaten in their last three games, with its latest victory being a 0-2 win against Brentford. Meanwhile, Tottenham suffered a 3-6 home defeat to league leaders Liverpool.
Nottingham Forest News: Current Form
- Nottingham Forest enters this game in fine form, having won four of their last five games and lost only one.
- Defensively, Nottingham have been excellent across their last two, conceding only six goals in their last five fixtures.
- In their last five matches, Nottingham Forest’s only setback was at the hands of Manchester City.
Tottenham News: Current Form
- Tottenham are currently 11th on the EPL table, with 23 points, separated from 12th placed Brentford by goal difference.
- Tottenham’s form is inconsistent, Postecoglou’s side has won two, drawn one, and lost two of its last five matches.
- Tottenham tends to play high-scoring games this season, scoring and conceding 30 goals in their last five games.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham – Head-to-Head Stats
The head-to-head record between Tottenham and Nottingham Forest spans 99 matches. Spurs are holding a clear advantage, having won 50 encounters. Forest has claimed 29 victories, while 20 matches have ended in draws, highlighting Tottenham’s historical dominance in this fixture.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham EPL Predicted Lineups
Tottenham faces considerable defensive challenges. It is missing several key players, including goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven. Forest’s current sports news reveals that the situation appears more manageable, with only Ibrahim Sangare (hamstring) and Danilo (ankle) sidelined.
Nottingham Forest Lineup:
Sels (GK), Milenkovic, Murillo, Morato, Aina, Gibbs-White, Anderson, Williams, Elanga, Hudson-Odoi, Wood
Tottenham Lineup:
Forster (GK), Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Udogie, Bentancur, Bissouma, Kulusevski, Maddison, Son, Solanke
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham EPL Betting Prediction
The moneyline market puts Nottingham Forest as favorites at 2.36, with a draw at 3.66, and Tottenham at 2.8.
Forest, buoyed by their home crowd, have been more potent at the City Ground. Meanwhile, Spurs’ attacking prowess, even on the road, is well-documented. However, their defensive frailties often lead to conceding, making BTTS betting offers an attractive option at 3.66.
Given both teams’ tendency to be involved in high-scoring affairs, the over 2.5 goals market looks enticing at 1.47. Tottenham’s games, in particular, have been goal-fests this season.
Summary Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham
While Tottenham Hotspur boasts a talented squad, their inconsistent form and defensive fragility this season, could prove costly against a resilient Nottingham Forest team. Forest has exceeded expectations and will be determined to maintain their impressive league position. Given the current form of both sides and the high stakes involved, this match looks set to end in a closely contested win for Forest or a draw.
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