Everton FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Everton FC vs Nottingham Forest FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Fresh off a confident midweek win at Bournemouth, Everton return to Hill Dickinson Stadium ready to carry that momentum into Saturday’s clash with Nottingham Forest. The visitors arrive in good spirits too after picking up an away victory of their own. With both sides eager to climb the table, this one promises a sharp, competitive push for three points.

Current Standings: Everton’s midweek win shot them up four places to 10th with 21 points, while Nottingham Forest remain placed in 16th on 15 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: In 16 matches that have been played between the teams, Everton holds an advantage in this rivalry with a 9-5 win record. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

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It was never going to be simple for Sean Dyche’s men—coming off a 4-1 hammering by Newcastle and heading to a ground where Bournemouth hadn’t lost all season. Yet Everton dug deep, battled through a tight, nervy affair, and snatched all three points thanks to a brilliant late 20-yard strike from Jack Grealish, a moment of quality that sealed a gritty, morale-boosting win. 

One hurdle cleared, another awaits — and this one comes with real urgency. Back at home still reeling from their biggest  defeat at home this year, Moyes’ men badly need a response to reignite their campaign at home. A response is non-negotiable if they’re to steady the ship and keep climbing, especially with the chance to draw level with Crystal Palace in fifth just one win away.

Stats that matter 

1. The goal against Bournemouth was only the second goal scored by Jack Grealish this season in the Premier League.
2. Since David Moyes’ first away game back in charge of Everton in January, only Arsenal (30) have won more away Premier League points than Everton (27).
3. Dewsbury-Hall has created the most big chances for Everton in the league this season (5). 

Team News 

Aside from their long-term absentees and Idrissa Gueye’s suspension, Everton have no new setbacks.  

Everton Probable XI - Pickford (GK); O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko (Defenders); Alcaraz, Dewsbury Hall, Iroegbunam (Midfielders) ; Ndiaye, Barry, Grealish (Forwards). 

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Like Everton, the Tricky Trees also entered their midweek fixture chasing a response — and delivered with a gritty 1-0 win sealed by a late strike by Igor Jesus. The moment was even sweeter for Igor Jesus, who netted his first-ever Premier League goal to cap off a much-needed lift for Forest. The win marked Forest’s third victory in four games, but Dyche will know his side can’t rely on grinding out results forever. 

Forest once again struggled to create clear chances — their xG of 0.74 was actually lower than what they managed against Brighton(0.89), and once again they finished with just three shots on target. If they want to stay planted in the top half, sharpening that attacking edge is non-negotiable.

Stats that matter 

1. Forest have won their last two away games in the league without conceding a goal.
2. No player from either side has scored more goals than Igor Jesus has in the season across all competitions (6 goals).
3. Omari Hutchinson has created the most big chances for Nottingham in the league this season (4). 

Team News 

The Tricky Trees will again be without Chris Wood, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Taiwo Awoniyi, while Murilo remains a doubt as the defender’s lingering fitness issues have already sidelined him for several recent games.

Nottingham Forest Probable XI - M Sels (GK); Savona, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams (Defenders); Sangare, Elliott Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White (Midfielders);  Hutchinson, Hudson-Odoi, Jesus (Forwards). 

EVERTON FC vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC
Winning Prediction

Nottingham Forest arrive with momentum after winning two of their last three away games, but their record against Everton tells a different story—just one win in their last six meetings and three losses in the last four. 

Yes, they did taste success on their previous “away” visit, though at Everton’s old ground, not Hill Dickinson Stadium. Still, getting past a typically stubborn Dyche side on their own turf won’t be straightforward. All things considered, a draw feels the most realistic outcome. 

We predict a draw (1-1)

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