Nottingham Forest face Tottenham at the City Ground as the hosts battle relegation and Spurs chase a rise up the table.
| Tournament: | Premier League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | City Ground, Nottingham |
| Date: | 14.12.2025 |
| Time: | 14:00 GMT |
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Form and Head to Head
Nottingham Forest suffered a 3-0 defeat in their last match away to Everton. The Tricky Trees have struggled for consistency, with a mixed bag of results in their last six Premier League games.
Tottenham were defeated 3-0 in their last Champions League match away to Slavia Prague. In their last six Premier League games, the Lilywhites have had an inconsistent run of form, only managing one win, two draws, and three losses.
One notable fact is that Nottingham Forest have seen under 2.5 goals in their last four home matches against Tottenham in all competitions.
The last time these two teams met, Tottenham won 2-1 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a Premier League encounter in April 2025. In the last six meetings between these teams, both Nottingham Forest and Tottenham have secured three wins each.
Who is the betting favourite in Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham?
According to latest odds, Tottenham are the betting favourites to beat Nottingham Forest. Odds give Spurs an implied win probability of around 36%, while Forest sit near 38%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 17/10 | AK Bets |
| Tottenham | 15/8 | Betfred |
| Draw | 12/5 | BetVictor |
Odds last updated at 11:00AM on Sunday, 14th December.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Team News
Nottingham Forest face a significant injury list. Aina, Awoniyi, and Gunn are confirmed to be out through injury, while Yates is sidelined with a hamstring problem. Murillo, Wood and Sels are doubtful for the match.
Tottenham also have their share of absentees. Bissouma, Kulusevski, Maddison, Solanke and Udogie are all sidelined with injuries. Johnson is doubtful for the match.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Predicted Lineups
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): John; Williams, Murillo, Milenkovic, Savona; Anderson, Sangaré; Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson; Jesus
Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Spence, Van de Ven, Romero, Porro; Gray, Bentancur; Kolo Muani, Simons, Kudus; Richarlison
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Match Prediction
This match looks set to be a tight affair. Nottingham Forest, despite their struggles, will be determined to make home advantage count. However, Tottenham, even with their injury woes, possess enough quality to trouble any team. The home side's defensive weaknesses, such as defending against long shots and aerial duels, could be exploited by Tottenham's attacking strengths, including finishing scoring chances and attacking down the wings.
Given the fact that Nottingham Forest have conceded a number of goals in their recent home games in the Premier League, Tottenham will be confident of finding the net. However, with the home side's strength of attacking down the wings and Tottenham's weakness of avoiding individual errors, the home side will also fancy their chances of scoring. Therefore, a 1-1 draw seems a likely outcome, with both teams cancelling each other out.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Tottenham
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Richarlison has scored in 3 of their last 5 apps in the Premier League.
Best odds of 12/5 available at AK Bets while publishing.
Elliot Anderson has won 3+ fouls in 3 of their last 3 apps in the Premier League.
Best odds of 11/10 available at bet365 while publishing.
Morgan Gibbs-White has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 6 of their last 10 games in the Premier League.
Best odds of 10/11 available at SpreadEx while publishing.
Pedro Porro has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 5 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 23/20 available at SpreadEx while publishing.
Igor Jesus has attempted 2+ shots in 6 of their last 6 apps in the Premier League.
Best odds of 1/4 available at Betway while publishing.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Bet Builder Tip
Our Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Bet Builder includes Tottenham to win or draw, over 4.5 total cards in the match, and E. Anderson Over 2.5 - Fouls Won.
Best odds of 4.5/1 available at Skybet during publishing.
Tottenham to win or draw
Spurs arrive in far better form, with back‑to‑back victories and a three‑game unbeaten run suggesting Ange Postecoglou’s side have turned a corner after a difficult spell. Nottingham Forest, by contrast, have been inconsistent with two wins and two defeats in their last four, losing their most recent home outing to Brighton and scoring only three goals across those four games, which makes it hard to side with them against a confident Spurs unit.
E. Anderson Over 2.5 - Fouls Won
Elliott Anderson’s development this season has seen him become excellent at protecting the ball and inviting contact in midfield areas. Having been fouled an eye-catching 15 times in just his last three matches, and coming up against a physically assertive Spurs midfield, he should be well placed to draw at least three fouls again.
Over 4.5 total cards in the match
This fixture has reliably produced bookings, with the over 4.5 cards line landing in six of the last seven meetings between the sides. With both teams committing around 11 fouls per game and averaging roughly two yellow cards each, another tight, combative contest looks likely, creating ideal conditions for a card-heavy match.
