Nottingham Forest FC vs Everton FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Nottingham Forest FC vs Everton FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Nottingham Forest face an all important clash against Everton this Saturday at the City Ground,  looking to bounce back after their 2-1 setback to Aston Villa—their first defeat in seven games. For Everton, it’s another chance to play party crashers—just like they did against Arsenal with a gritty 1-1 draw that rattled the Gunners’ title hopes. They'll be out to frustrate another top contender and snatch valuable points.

Current Standings: With 35  points ( 7 wins, 14 draws & 10 losses), Everton is currently placed 15th in the league standings, while Nottingham continues to hold on to the 3rd spot with 57 points (17 wins, 6 draws, and 8 defeats). 

Head-to-Head Record: In 15 matches that have been played between the teams, Everton holds an advantage in this rivalry with an 8-5 win record.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nottingham Forest FC Preview

After their slip-up against Villa, every game now feels like a knockout for Nottingham Forest. Clinging to 3rd place, just four points ahead of Chelsea with a chasing pack close behind, Nuno’s men know another stumble could derail their Champions League dream. Still, there’s room for optimism. 

Six of Forest’s final seven games are against teams sitting 11th or lower and with 12 wins from their last 13 league games against bottom-half sides, the Tricky Trees might as well have a great advantage here over other competitors. 

Key Facts

Nottingham Forest have built a formidable record at the City Ground, remaining unbeaten in their last nine Premier League home fixtures. Their defense has been particularly strong in recent home games, with the Tricky Trees managing to keep a clean sheet in the last four. Spearheading their attack is Chris Wood, who has been in excellent goal-scoring form, leading the team with an impressive 18 league goals this season.

Team News 

Forest will miss Ola Aina again due to a calf injury, but Alex Moreno returns after sitting out against parent club Villa. With Wood, Awoniyi, and Elanga all doubtful, in-form Jota Silva could earn a well-deserved start—having scored in three of his last four off the bench.

Nottingham Forest  Probable XI - Sels (GK); Williams, Murillo, Milenkovic, Alex Moreno; Yates, Anderson; Dominguez, Gibbs-White, Jota Silva; Wood

Everton FC Preview

Everton have rightly earned their tag as the season’s ‘draw specialists.’ With 14 stalemates—just one short of their all-time high in a 38-game campaign—they lead all clubs across Europe’s top five leagues in draws, and there are still seven games to go. Sure, Everton would’ve liked a few of those draws to be wins, but they remain a team no one enjoys facing. 

Tough, gritty, and hard to break down—Forest might’ve won 2-0 in the reverse fixture, but they’ll know this won’t be easy. Draws may have stalled Everton’s rise up the table, but they’ve done just enough to keep danger at bay—now sitting comfortably 15 points clear of the drop zone.

Key Stats

Everton have become draw specialists in recent league matches, with six of their last eight ending in a stalemate. This trend is further highlighted by the fact that four of their last five games concluded with a 1-1 scoreline. 

Their defense has proven to be relatively solid, as only on two occasions in their last ten outings has a team managed to score more than a single goal against them. However, their away form has been less inspiring, securing only three wins in fifteen matches on the road this season, with two of their most recent three away fixtures also ending in draws.

Team News 

Everton fans would have been thrilled to see Iliman Ndiaye return to the XI after two months—and he made it count with a goal, reclaiming his spot as the club’s top scorer. McNeil is also back after knee surgery, though his minutes will be carefully managed, while Mykolenko remains a doubt.

Everton Probable XI - Pickford (GK); O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Patterson; Harrison, Gueye, Garner, Doucoure, Ndiaye; Beto

NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC vs EVERTON FC
Winning Prediction

Despite the Villa setback, Forest will be confident heading into this one—unbeaten in their last nine at home, with seven wins and two draws to show for it. But Everton won’t be fazed by the City Ground—having claimed victory in three of their last four visits, they know how to get the job done on Forest’s turf. 

Nevertheless, both sides have been defensively solid in 2025, so don’t expect many openings—but Forest boast the sharper attack. That said, only Liverpool have beaten Everton in their last 11 league outings. Still, the Toffees’ away form, especially against top sides, remains their Achilles' heel. 

Nottingham Forest to Win (1-0)

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