The ambitious London side had a disappointing previous season—finishing only seventeenth. However, they did manage to win the Europa League, which became a long-awaited trophy. This season, the English team performed decently in the Champions League, reaching the round of 16 directly, but were heavily defeated by Atletico 2-5. After that, they won at home, but only by one goal, and ultimately were knocked out. Domestically, their struggles continued. As a result, Frank was dismissed in February, but Tudor started with losses. Only against Liverpool did they manage to draw at the end.
The Nottingham club surprised everyone last season by finishing seventh. But on the other hand, they missed the chance to qualify for the Champions League—which eventually cost Nuno Espírito Santo his job. His successor, Postecoglou, had a disastrous stint, failing to win a single match. Dyche appeared to steady the ship, but he too was dismissed by the end of winter. Vítor Pereira started by knocking Fenerbahce out of the Europa League. Against Midtjylland, after a home defeat in Denmark, they got their revenge away and advanced on penalties. However, they continued to lose in the EPL. Against Fulham, they managed only a goalless draw.
The capital’s players score an average of 1.33 goals, but concede noticeably more—1.57 per game. Gibbs-White and company, while managing 0.93 goals per match, let in even more—1.43 per game.
Previous Matches: Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest
Nottingham players have won three consecutive matches.
The hosts are considered favorites, but the visitors are also motivated. We predict “both teams to score” (odds – 1.7).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest: Key Statistics and Trends
Tottenham Hotspur have not lost in their last two matches
63% of Tottenham matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.9
Nottingham Forest are winless in their last seven EPL rounds
40% of Nottingham Forest matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.37
Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest: Probable Starting Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur are likely to line up in a 1-3-6-1 formation: Vicario – van de Ven, Danso, Porro – de Souza, Tel, Kolo Muani, Sarr, Palhinha, Gray – Solanke. There are many injuries: Odobert, Bentancur, Bissouma, Kudus, Maddison, and Kulusevski with Davies.
Nottingham Forest are expected to play in a 1-5-3-2 formation: Sels – Williams, Murillo, Milenkovic, Jair Cunha, Aina – Anderson, Sangaré, Dominguez – Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus. Injuries to Wood, Boly, John, and Savona.
