Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham prediction 15.12.2023
Nottingham Forest
0 : 2
Tottenham Hotspur
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- Competition: Premier League
- Date: Friday, 15th December 2023
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
- Venue: City Ground (Nottingham)
Last year, Nottingham Forest played their first season in the Premier League after a 23-year wait. They finished just four points away from the danger zone, and their main problem was an atrocious road record. This year, although it is still early, it seems that very little has changed as they are once again around the relegation zone with a very poor road record. Currently, the Forest are five points above the danger zone, but their current form is a big reason for concern.
Tottenham had an absolutely great start to the season, surprising everyone with how good they looked under the new coach, Ange Postecoglou, and without their legend, Harry Kane. However, with a terrible stretch of games in November and the start of December, they significantly dropped in the standings. Still, with a win over Newcastle, they stopped the bleeding, and considering they have a bit easier schedule in the upcoming month, Spurs could easily catch up with the league's leaders. Right now, they are three points away from the Champions League spot (4th place) and seven points away from the 1st-placed Liverpool.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham pick: Tottenham to win
Nottingham are on a terrible run, winning only one point in five games. In the last three, they only scored two goals while facing, objectively, weaker opponents than Tottenham. In the matches against the top-four teams, Nottingham lost three out of four games.
After an excellent start, Tottenham had a very rough five-game period before the Newcastle game. But that massive 4:1 over the Magpies could be a decisive moment of the season since they looked absolutely great, and it is undoubtedly a win that could boost the entire team. Now, a game against out-of-form Nottingham is the perfect opportunity to continue winning points.
In the previous season, these teams met three times - twice in the league and once in the Carabao Cup. Tottenham won both league games, while Nottingham won the Cup game when Tottenham rotated the squad a bit.
Simply, Tottenham are a better team, and considering everything above, we believe they should secure a comfortable win against struggling Nottingham.
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Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Tottenham Hotspur
3 : 1
Nottingham Forest
Premier League
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Nottingham Forest
2 : 0
Tottenham Hotspur
Carabao Cup
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Nottingham Forest
0 : 2
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League
Nottingham Forest team news
According to English media, two central defenders, Joe Worrall and Scott McKenna, were banished from the team's training and were seen training on a different pitch. Both will surely leave the club during the next transfer period.
Due to an injury, the team's top goalscorer, Taiwo Awoniyi, will miss his fifth consecutive game and will most likely remain sidelined until late February.
Currently, according to bookies, coach Steve Cooper is the leading candidate to get sacked in the Premier League. The odds are between 1.7 and 2.0, and if Nottingham loses to Tottenham, Cooper could easily lose his job.
Last matches of Nottingham Forest
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
1 : 1
Nottingham Forest
Premier League
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Fulham
5 : 0
Nottingham Forest
Premier League
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Nottingham Forest
0 : 1
Everton
Premier League
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Nottingham Forest
2 : 3
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League
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West Ham United
3 : 2
Nottingham Forest
Premier League
Nottingham Forest lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Matt Turner
Defenders
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30
Willy Boly
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19
Moussa Niakhate
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40
Murillo
Midfielders
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7
Neco Williams
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5
Orel Mangala
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8
Cheikou Kouyate
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15
Harry Toffolo
Forwards
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21
Anthony Elanga
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10
Morgan Gibbs-White
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22
Ryan Yates
Tottenham team news
Tottenham are having massive problems with injuries and could miss up to nine players: Eric Dier, Rodrigo Bentancur, Manor Solomon, Ashley Phillips, James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, Ivan Perisic, Alfie Whiteman, and Ryan Sessegnon.
In the previous game, Richarlison finally got the opportunity to start after around a month's break due to injury. The 26-year-old Brazilian returned with two goals and has probably played his best game since coming to the club. We expect the same starting lineup as in the previous game, considering they looked great and won 4:1 vs Newcastle United.
Last matches of Tottenham Hotspur
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Tottenham Hotspur
4 : 1
Newcastle United
Premier League
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Tottenham Hotspur
1 : 2
West Ham United
Premier League
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Manchester City
3 : 3
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League
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Tottenham Hotspur
1 : 2
Aston Villa
Premier League
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
2 : 1
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Guglielmo Vicario
Defenders
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23
Pedro Porro
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17
Cristian Romero
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33
Ben Davies
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38
Iyenoma Udogie
Midfielders
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8
Yves Bissouma
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21
Dejan Kulusevski
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29
Pape Sarr
Forwards
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22
Brennan Johnson
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9
Richarlison
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7
Heung-min Son
4 Reasons why Tottenham should win
- Nottingham won just one point in the last five games
- Tottenham won the previous game 4:1 vs Newcastle United
- Tottenham won nine of 16 Premier League games
- Tottenham won two of the previous three h2h games
Main prediction Nottingham Forest - Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur to win
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Over 2.5
Best odds:1.7
Nottingham Forest & Tottenham Hotspur current standing in Premier League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 39 - 16 | +23 | 42 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 36 - 16 | +20 | 40 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 40 - 25 | +15 | 39 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 37 - 24 | +13 | 36 |
| 5 | Manchester City | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 40 - 20 | +20 | 34 |
| 6 | Manchester United | 19 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 21 - 25 | -4 | 31 |
| 7 | West Ham United | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 31 - 30 | +1 | 30 |
| 8 | Newcastle United | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 37 - 25 | +12 | 29 |
| 9 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 34 - 31 | +3 | 27 |
| 10 | AFC Bournemouth | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 27 - 32 | -5 | 25 |
| 11 | Chelsea | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 29 - 28 | +1 | 22 |
| 12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 23 - 30 | -7 | 22 |
| 13 | Fulham | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 26 - 34 | -8 | 21 |
| 14 | Brentford | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 24 - 24 | 0 | 19 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 - 26 | -8 | 18 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 22 - 34 | -12 | 17 |
| 17 | Everton | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 23 - 22 | +1 | 16 |
| 18 | Luton Town | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 21 - 34 | -13 | 15 |
| 19 | Burnley | 19 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 18 - 38 | -20 | 11 |
| 20 | Sheffield United | 19 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 15 - 47 | -32 | 9 |