Everton vs Nott'm Forest: Lineups, Prediction, & 3/1 Betting Tip

With Everton sitting comfortably in 10th and Nottingham Forest in 16th place, this Premier League clash promises to be an intriguing encounter. The match takes place on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at 15:00 at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Everton vs Nottingham Forest Form & Head to Head Record

Everton's most recent outing saw them win 1-0 away to Bournemouth. In their last six matches, the Toffees have shown mixed form, with a combination of three wins, one draw and two losses, reflecting some inconsistency in their performances.

Nottingham Forest secured a narrow 1-0 victory away against Wolves in their last match. The Tricky Trees' form has been decent over their last six games, winning four and losing just once.

The previous meeting between these two sides ended in a 1-0 victory for Everton.

Looking at the last six encounters, Everton have won three times, Nottingham Forest have won once, and there have been two draws.

Everton vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups

Everton (4-2-3-1): J. Pickford; V. Mykolenko, J. Tarkowski, M. Keane, J. Garner; C. Alcaraz, T. Iroegbunam; J. Grealish, K. Dewsbury-Hall, I. Ndiaye; T. Barry

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): M. Sels; N. Williams, Murillo, N. Milenkovic, N. Savona; E. Anderson, I. Sangaré; D. Ndoye, M. Gibbs-White, O. Hutchinson; I. Jesus

Everton vs Nottingham Forest Team News

Idrissa Gueye returns after serving a three-match ban for his red card against Manchester United, while defenders Jarrad Branthwaite and Seamus Coleman remain sidelined. David Moyes could stick with the same lineup that secured victory at Bournemouth.

Murillo is expected to return after missing the Wolves game with a virus, and Omari Hutchinson may get another chance on the right after setting up the winner. Nottingham Forest’s other absentees are not expected back.

Who is the favourite to win in Everton vs Nottingham Forest?

Everton are the 5/4 favourites with AKbets to win this fixture between Everton and Nottingham Forest.

Last updated 05/12/2025 at 12:37

Everton vs Nottingham Forest Match Prediction

• Everton proved the heavy Newcastle defeat might have been a one-off after responding with an excellent late win at Bournemouth to make it three victories from their last four.
• But the Toffees have been struggling at their new ground in recent weeks, winning just two of their last six games.
• Nottingham Forest have also collected nine points from the last 12 available, which has seen them climb four points above the relegation zone with Sean Dyche's side finally starting to show signs from last season.
• Forest have only lost one of their last four trips to Everton and won 2-1 on their last visit in December 2024.

Score Prediciton: Everton 1-1 Nottingham Forest

Everton vs Nottingham Forest Player Stat Trends

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Morgan Gibbs-White has attempted over 1.5 shots in nine of his last ten games.
Jack Grealish has won two or more fouls in nine of his last ten games.
Igor Jesus has attempted over 1.5 shots in each of his last five games.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has scored or assisted in three of his last four games.
Elliot Anderson has won two or more fouls in seven of his last nine games.

Everton vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Tips

Our bet builder tips for Everton vs Nottingham Forest features Igor Jesus 1+ Shot on Target, Mykolenko 1+ Foul, and Milenkovic 1+ Foul.

At the time of publishing it is a best price of 3/1 with bet365.

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