Nottingham Forest - Tottenham

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65'		1 - 1	Goal	D. Kulusevski
58'		1 - 0	Goal disallowed: Offside
58'		1 - 1	Goal	A. Elanga
45'		0 - 1	Goal	Richarlison	D. Kulusevski (Assist)

74'		B. Davies	Elbowing
70'		Y. Bissouma	Roughing
69'		Y. Bissouma	Roughing
54'		P. Sarr	Holding
42'		D. Udogie	Foul

72'			In:	Richarlison	Out:	P. Højbjerg
68'			In:	W. Boly	Out:	Danilo
68'			In:	C. Kouyaté	Out:	C. Wood
32'			In:	B. Johnson	Out:	O. Skipp

Nottingham Forest - Tottenham Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Tottenham

Best odds: 1.31

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As the Premier League's festive fixtures approach, a tantalizing encounter is set to unfold at The City Ground, where Nottingham Forest will host Tottenham on a chilly Friday evening. With predictions hinting at a potential victory or draw for the visitors, fans are bracing for a thrilling clash that could upset the balance in the mid-season standings.

Key Players

Nottingham Forest, currently sitting at 15th in the league, will rely heavily on the prowess of their attacking duo. Christopher Grant Wood, with a rating of 6.79, has been a critical asset up front, netting 3 goals this season. His ability to find the back of the net will be crucial for Forest's hopes of an upset. Alongside him, Taiwo Micheal Awoniyi, boasting a 6.86 rating and leading the team with 4 goals and 2 assists, will be expected to break through Tottenham's defenses.

In the midfield, Nicolás Martín Domínguez, with a 7.18 rating, will be the linchpin for Forest. His vision and passing could be the difference-maker in creating scoring opportunities and maintaining possession against a formidable Tottenham side.

For Tottenham, currently in 5th place and eyeing a European spot, the defensive solidity of Emerson Aparecido Leite de Souza Júnior will be vital. Holding a 6.73 rating, Emerson's presence at the back has been a cornerstone for Spurs' defensive unit.

Upfront, Richarlison de Andrade, with a 6.89 rating, will be expected to lead the line and add to his tally of 1 goal and 3 assists. His dynamic play and ability to create chances out of nothing make him a constant threat. In defense, Micky van de Ven has been a revelation, with a 7.09 rating, and his contributions at the back and on set pieces will be crucial for Tottenham to maintain their defensive integrity.

Recent Form

Nottingham Forest's recent form has been a concern, with a sequence of 'LLLWL' in their last five games. The home side has struggled to find consistency, which is reflected in their precarious position just above the relegation zone.

Tottenham, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag of results with 'DLLLW' in their recent outings. Despite this, they have managed to cling on to a top-five position, largely due to their stronger early-season performances.

Head-to-Head History

Looking at the head-to-head history, Tottenham has had the upper hand in recent encounters. The last time these two teams met was on March 11, 2023, where Tottenham secured a comfortable 3-1 victory at home. Earlier in the season, on August 28, 2022, Tottenham again emerged victorious with a 2-0 win at The City Ground.

Prediction

The predictions for this match are leaning towards an away victory or at least a draw for Tottenham, with a 'Double chance: draw or Tottenham' advice. The statistics support this, with a 45% chance for both a draw and an away win, suggesting a tight contest is on the cards.

Tottenham's form away from home has been particularly strong, and with key players like Richarlison and Micky van de Ven expected to perform, they have the edge over a Nottingham Forest side that has found wins hard to come by.

Nottingham Forest will not go down without a fight, especially with the likes of Christopher Grant Wood and Taiwo Micheal Awoniyi leading their attack. However, the overall team performance and recent form suggest that Tottenham should have enough quality to secure at least a point.

The final prediction for this match is a hard-fought draw or a narrow victory for Tottenham, with the visitors' superior form and head-to-head record giving them the slight advantage as they look to cement their position in the upper echelons of the Premier League.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

20%

80%

Attacking Potential

33%

67%

Defensive Potential

43%

57%

Poisson Distribution

37%

63%

Stregth H2H

25%

75%

Goals H2H

33%

67%

Wins the game

32%

68%

Nottingham Forest - Tottenham Head to Head

07/04	Tottenham	3 - 1	Nottingham Forest
15/12	Nottingham Forest	0 - 2	Tottenham
11/03	Tottenham	3 - 1	Nottingham Forest
28/08	Nottingham Forest	0 - 2	Tottenham

Premier League standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Arsenal	31	22	5	4	75	24	51	71
2	Liverpool	31	21	8	2	72	30	42	71
3	Manchester City	31	21	7	3	71	31	40	70
4	Aston Villa	32	18	6	8	66	49	17	60
5	Tottenham	30	17	6	7	62	44	18	57
6	Manchester United	31	15	4	12	45	46	-1	49
7	West Ham	32	13	9	10	52	56	-4	48
8	Newcastle	31	14	5	12	65	52	13	47
9	Chelsea	29	12	7	10	53	50	3	43
10	Brighton	31	11	10	10	51	49	2	43
11	Wolves	31	12	6	13	44	49	-5	42
12	Bournemouth	31	11	8	12	45	55	-10	41
13	Fulham	32	11	6	15	47	51	-4	39
14	Crystal Palace	31	7	9	15	36	54	-18	30
15	Everton	31	9	8	14	32	42	-10	29
16	Brentford	32	7	8	17	45	58	-13	29
17	Nottingham Forest	31	7	8	16	39	53	-14	25
18	Luton	32	6	7	19	45	65	-20	25
19	Burnley	32	4	7	21	32	67	-35	19
20	Sheffield Utd	30	3	6	21	28	80	-52	15