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

Nottingham Forest FC vs Everton FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The final Premier League clash of 2025 pits two struggling sides, Nottingham Forest and Everton, at the City Ground, kicking off at 1 AM IST on Wednesday. Both come off defeats in their previous matches, but Everton will take heart from their 3–0 win over Forest in the last meeting, setting the stage for a closely contested battle where past form and confidence could prove decisive.

Current Standings: With 25 points, Everton are tied for points with Tottenham at the 12th place, while Forest is vying to stay clear of the relegation zone at the 16th spot with 18 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: In 17 matches that have been played between the teams, Everton holds an advantage in this rivalry with a 10-5 win record. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nottingham Forest FC Preview

It was always a tall order for Nottingham Forest — or any side — to halt a Manchester City team in red hot form, but Sean Dyche’s men went down swinging. Omari Hutchinson’s second-half equaliser briefly ignited dreams of an unlikely draw, before City ultimately edged a hard-fought 2–1 win. That resistance, shown without the influential Ibrahim Sangare away on AFCON duty, only made the effort more commendable.

The loss marked Forest’s 10th defeat of the season — just one fewer than they suffered across the entire last campaign. Still, there have been clear positives of late: narrow margins in recent games and a statement 3–0 win over Tottenham hint at real progress. Plenty for Forest fans to be optimistic about heading into 2026.

Stats that matter 

1. Since they returned to the Premier League in 2022/23, Forest have conceded more goals in the final 15 minutes of matches than any other side (53).
2. Igor Jesus has been involved in more goals in all competitions than any other Forest's player this season ( 7 goals and 1 assist).
3. Nottingham Forest have won each of their last two final matches in a calendar year. 

Team News 

Beyond the AFCON absentees, Nottingham Forest will also be without Chris Wood and Ola Aina for their upcoming fixture.

Nottingham Forest  Probable XI - John Victor (GK); Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Savona (Defenders; Douglas Luiz, Anderson, Gibbs-White (Midfielders); Hudson-Odoi, Jesus, Hutchinson (Forwards). 

Everton FC Preview

Everton will take heart facing Nottingham Forest, having thrashed them 3–0 in their last meeting. Yet the Toffees have since struggled for goals, failing to score in their last three games — two losses and a draw — including a recent 1–0 defeat to Burnley. Even with an xG of 0.85 to Burnley’s 1.41, Everton can feel a touch of misfortune, with a clear penalty appeal turned down adding to their woes.

The silver lining for Everton is that, despite a tough season, they’re slightly better off than this time last year, when they also sat 16th in the table.

Stats that matter 

1. Everton has managed the fewest shots (22) among all teams in the first half of a game in the league this season.
2. The Toffees have lost each of their  final games in the last two calendar years.
3. David Moyes has won just one of his five away games versus Forest as a manager. 

Team News 

Everton face a major setback with talisman Jack Grealish a doubt for the upcoming clash, adding to the absences of Iliman Ndiaye and Dewsbury-Hall.

Everton Probable XI - Pickford (GK); O'Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko (Defenders); Garner, Iroegbunam, Alcaraz (Midfielders); Dibling, Grealish/McNeil, Beto (Forwards). 

NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC vs EVERTON FC
Winning Prediction

The numbers don’t favor Forest, who have managed just one win in their last seven meetings with Everton. Meanwhile, the Toffees have claimed four victories in their last five trips to Nottingham and notably won 3–0 the last time they met. Recent form makes Everton the favorites, but with their ongoing scoring struggles, a draw seems the most likely outcome. 

We predict a draw (0-0)

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