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

Nottingham Forest FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Forest have been the most special team this season. They handed Liverpool their only home loss of the campaign and continued the same nasty business at the G-Tech community, as they beat Thomas Frank’s men, courtesy to Aina and Elanga’s goals. Nuno’s one year anniversary called for a mighty celebration. When he took over Forest were languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table. But, fast-forward 12 months and Forest are part of the Champions League discussion. 

The Portuguese has led the Reds to 31 points from 17 . With the way this team is set, they can achieve a similar feat 30 years from then on. Every player in a Forest shirt knows his duty. Every part - from defence to attack is aligned with the manager’s philosophy. Brentford have been a force to reckon with at home this season. To go to the G-Tech and nullify a stellar Bees team, commends credit. Forest are three points clear of surprise package Bournemouth and Emery’s Villa, while they chase Arsenal who are 2 points ahead of them. 

It’s been 16 years since Spurs last won a trophy. What is currently guaranteed is pure entertainment. The Lilywhites were part of it in a 6-3 drubbing to league leaders Liverpool on Sunday in North London. Ange Postcouglou will not shy away from his high throttle attacking football and it showed even as Spurs were 4-1 down to Slot’s team. There seems to be a list of absentees in the Spurs backline with Gray and Dragusin filling in. The team looks like it’s missing defence solidity from injured Vicario, Romero and van de Ven. 

In December alone, Spurs have been part of 33 goals (scored and conceded) from 7 games in all competitions. This makes the North London club a highly inconsistent team, apart from an entertaining one. Spurs fans were deeply unhappy with Daniel Levy and the Boardroom - with black balloons being released in the 24th minute to mark the number of years the club has gone without winning a trophy. The Australian manager who’s in his second season, a season in which he usually delivers trophies, will surely be taking note of the situation. 

Head to Head Record - Both teams have played each other 12 times. Nottingham have won 6, Spurs have won 7, with 1 ending in a draw. The Reds have scored 17 goals against Spurs. While the Lilywhites have scored 21. 

Current Standings - The Reds are in 4th with 31 points. Spurs are in 11th with 23 points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nottingham Forest FC Preview

Forest don’t currently hold the best record against Spurs, losing 6 games against them. But Nuno will feel positive, as they find themselves in a Champions League spot. The Portuguese knows that he must be doing something right with wins away at United and Liverpool. On Boxing Day last year, Forest beat Newcastle - so the club possess some festive experience. Fixture uncertainty increases during this period because the number of games clubs play. 

Tired legs, psychological impact hampers clubs from putting on a resolute display. Therefore, game management is most pivotal. It is something Nuno is familiar with, having now managed the club for exactly a year. In the 2022-23 and 2023-24 season, Forest only managed 9 wins. This season, they’ve amassed that number even before Christmas. City ground will be covered in red and songs of merriment will be sung. Forest are also facing Spurs on the back of three consecutive wins. 

If it’s Boxing Day - it’s Chris Wood time. In the Premier League, on Boxing Day, no player has scored more goals than the Kiwi (4). In Forest’s 3-1 win over Newcastle last season, the tall striker netted a well-deserved hat-trick. 

Injury -  Danilo and Sangare are out injured. 

Nottingham Forest probable XI - Flekken (GK), Milenkovic, Murillo, Morata (DEF), Aina, Gibbs-White, Anderson, Williams (MID), Elanga, Hudson-Odoi, Wood (FWD). 

Tottenham Hotspur FC Preview

While most teams fear City Ground, Spurs don’t. The Lilywhites have won on their last three visits at Forest. Ange said he wouldn’t compromise on his high octane heavy metal football and that is exactly what’s to be expected on Boxing Day. Spurs have a good track record on 26th December, unbeaten in 16 league games - winning 12 and drawing 4. Only Aston Villa possess a better run than Spurs currently do in English football history. 

With a rich attacking talent at the Australian’s disposal, Ange has fielded Solanke, Son, Kulusevski, Maddison, Johnson, Werner and reaped 19 first half Premier League goals this season. Spurs ran rampant against Southampton scoring 3 inside 14 minutes and did the same against Chelsea when they were 2-0 up inside 11. But however exciting Spurs are, they are equally inconsistent and topsy-turvy. If they are to ever win a trophy since 2008, this issue will need to be fixed. 

Dominic Solanke has come to life in a Lilywhite shirt. The Englishman has scored 4 goals and registered 1 assist in his two away Premier League appearances against Nottingham Forest. Last season, in this exact fixture when Solanke played for Bournemouth, he scored a hat-trick at City Ground. His forward compatriot, Son has been involved in the most goals on Boxing day (6) - level with Mohammad Salah and Raheem Sterling. The South Korean captain has netted four goals and registered two goals in the process. Ange will be banking on both these players to get some returns and restore a winning mentality going into the new year.

Injury - Odobert, Richarlison, Moore, Vicario, Davies, Romero, van de Ven.

Spurs Forest probable XI - Foster (GK), Porro, Gray, Dragusin, Spence (DEF), Sarr, Maddison, Bissouma (MID), Solanke, Kulusevski, Son (FWD). 

NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
Winning Prediction

Nuno's men are high-flying on the table while Spurs are high-flying on the pitch. Forest look more like a complete team with every player fitting their role. Spurs are still trying to find some momentum with many players out injured. Playing high-octane attacking football is fun until you have to manage minutes and legs. Spurs will go into this game slightly tired after a beating by Liverpool on Sunday. We back Nottingham Forest to win this game.

Nottingham Forest to Win (2-1)

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