We're expecting an entertaining 90 minutes when Tottenham host Nottingham Forest on Monday, 21 April, in the final game of this Premier League round.
Will the hosts get a win to improve their poor season in the league or will Forest get the points they need as they battle for a spot in the Champions League? Read our Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest prediction to find out.
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Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest prediction: A low-scoring affair?
Key Stats
- Tottenham have gone under 2,5 total goals four times in their last six games in all competitions.
- Nottingham Forest are having a much better season, but Tottenham have only lost twice to them in their last 10 H2H duels.
- Spurs have just one win in their last six league matches, but Forest have lost twice in a row in the Premier League.
Correct score prediction: Tottenham 1-1 Nottingham Forest
While the hosts don't have much to play for other than their pride, that could be enough to avoid a loss against Nottingham Forest at this time since they enter this match after losing twice in a row.
Of course, the guests will have a stronger motive since they're battling for a spot in Europe for next season, but a draw still sounds like a reasonable outcome in this game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies without clear favourites
- HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.70%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
- AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.00%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest odds that the bookies expect a close game, although the hosts are the expected winners by a small margin.
This is a bit surprising if we consider current standings and form, but Spurs are certainly a good team and with them hosting the match, we also expect an interesting game.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Tottenham dominate
Spurs have won four and lost two of their last six games against Nottingham Forest, so they've clearly been the better team lately. When it comes to their overall H2H record, Tottenham also have the advantage: 59-30-37.
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
England EFL Cup 09/11/22
Nottm Forest
Tottenham
Tottenham preview: Focused on Europe
While Spurs are having a horrendous season in the Premier League for their standards, given that they're currently in the 15th place in the standings, at least their fans can find some hope in the team's performances in the Europa League. After all, Tottenham have reached the semi-final of that competition and if they manage to win it, we will see them in Europe next season as well.
Meanwhile, Son Heung-min, Radu Dragusin, and James Maddison are on the team's injury list heading into this match.
Predicted lineup: Vicario (GK), Gray, Danso, Davies, Spence, Kulusevski, Bissouma, Sarr, Odobert, Solanke & Tel
England Premier League 11/05/25
L
Crystal Palace
2
Tottenham
0
UEFA Europa League 08/05/25
W
Bodo/Glimt
0
Tottenham
2
England Premier League 04/05/25
D
West Ham
1
Tottenham
1
UEFA Europa League 01/05/25
W
Bodo/Glimt
1
Tottenham
3
England Premier League 27/04/25
L
Liverpool
5
Tottenham
1
Nottingham Forest preview: Bottling the great season?
Back-to-back losses to Aston Villa and Everton have cost Nottingham Forest a lot since they've dropped from third to fifth place in the Premier League table, although they could climb right back if they can beat Tottenham on Monday. All in all, Forest have been the most pleasant surprise in the league this season, but if they want to play in the Champions League, they need to have a strong finish.
On the bright side, only Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi are questionable with injuries ahead of this game.
Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno, Anderson, Dominguez, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi & Wood
England Premier League 11/05/25
D
Leicester
2
Nottm Forest
2
England Premier League 05/05/25
D
Crystal Palace
1
Nottm Forest
1
England Premier League 01/05/25
L
Brentford
2
Nottm Forest
0
England FA Cup 27/04/25
L
Man City
2
Nottm Forest
0
England Premier League 21/04/25
W
Tottenham
1
Nottm Forest
2
Player to watch: Dominik Solanke
While the English forward needed some time to get acclimated to his new team and he hasn't been as efficient as last season in the Premier League, he still managed to score seven goals for Spurs so far.
Tottenham are focused on Europe, but they will look to get a good result at home against Nott Forest and Solanke can help them do this.