Nottingham Forest will take on Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday, 14 December, in a match that will have an impact on both ends of the league table.
A win for Spurs could lift them up to as high as fifth, while a defeat for Nottingham Forest could see them drop into the relegation zone.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham prediction below.
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Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham prediction: A big win for Dyche
Key Stats
- Tottenham have won just one of their last six Premier League matches.
- Nottingham Forest completed the double over Tottenham last season.
- Only one team has scored in each of Nottingham Forest's last four Premier League matches.
Correct score prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham
Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest have been largely impressive at the City Ground, and although Spurs are better away from home than they are at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, they will struggle with the physicality of the hosts.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Too close to call
- HOME: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) 30.3%
- AWAY: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham odds indicate that we are in for a tight affair on Sunday afternoon. Ladbrokes have made Nottingham Forest the narrow favourites, giving them a 40% chance of winning the match, while Tottenham have been given a 36.4% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Reasons for encouragement for both sides
Neither side will feel too unhappy about their respective recent records in this fixture. Nottingham Forest may have won both of their matches against Spurs last season, but the North London side had won three in a row against Forest prior to that.
England Premier League 21/04/25
Tottenham
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 26/12/24
Nottm Forest
Tottenham
England Premier League 07/04/24
Tottenham
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 15/12/23
Nottm Forest
Tottenham
England Premier League 11/03/23
Tottenham
Nottm Forest
Nottingham Forest preview: Sels to return
Sean Dyche will be buoyed by the news that he will be able to recall Matz Sels to the starting XI this weekend. However, the former Burnley and Everton manager will be without Ryan Yates, Chris Wood, Ola Aina and Angus Gunn. Meanwhile, Taiwo Awoniyi is in a race against time to be fit.
Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Anderson, Sangare, Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Ndoye, Jesus
Last five results
- Utrecht 1-2 Nottingham Forest
- Everton 3-0 Nottingham Forest
- Wolves 0-1 Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest 0-2 Brighton
- Nottingham Forest 3-0 Malmo
Tottenham preview: Long injury list remains
Thomas Frank is still without a long list of players as injuries once again disrupt Tottenham's hopes of a strong domestic campaign. For this match, they are without James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie, Yves Bissouma, Kota Takai, Radu Dragusin and potentially Brennan Johnson, too.
Predicted lineup: Vicario (GK), Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence, Gray, Bentancur, Kudus, Simons, Kolo Muani, Richarlison
Last five results
- Tottenham 3-0 Slavia Prague
- Tottenham 2-0 Brentford
- Newcastle 2-2 Tottenham
- Tottenham 1-2 Fulham
- PSG 5-3 PSG
Player to watch: Morgan Gibbs-White
Morgan Gibbs-White was reportedly close to making a move to Tottenham this summer before he decided to extend his contract at the City Ground. He will be keen to show Thomas Frank exactly what he missed out on this weekend.