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

Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Nottingham Forest FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Tottenham and Nottingham Forest clash on Monday, both eager to bounce back after recent setbacks. It’s a battle of redemption as each side looks to shake off the sting of defeat suffered in their matches from the last round and reignite their push for a strong finish.

Ahead of the clash, Spurs are still reeling from a 4-2 league loss to Wolves, but spirits were lifted as Ange Postecoglou’s men edged past Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on aggregate to book a Europa League semi-final spot. Forest, meanwhile, suffered a second straight league defeat, falling 1-0 to Everton at the City Ground.

Current Standings: Tottenham are currently placed 16th in the league standings with 37 points, whereas the Tricky Trees  occupy the 6th position with 57 points with six games to go. 

Head-to-Head Record: It's all square in their Premier League battles—seven wins apiece from 15 encounters, setting the stage for a finely balanced rivalry.

TEAMS PREVIEW

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Tottenham and Ange Postecoglou have suffered their 17th defeat of the season, and things aren't looking good. Worse, the team is on track to break the unwanted record for the most defeats by a Spurs team, which was set in the 1997-98 season with 20 losses.

Tottenham’s focus might be shifting to the Europa League, but Ange Postecoglou definitely doesn’t want to be the coach who sets the record for most defeats or oversees the club's worst-ever Premier League finish. With their lowest ever position being 15th in the 1993-94 season, Spurs are dangerously close to repeating history, currently sitting 16th, just one point behind Wolves. The pressure is on!

Key Stats

They have lost their last two Premier League games played on Easter Monday, with both of those defeats coming at home. Since their stunning 4-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad in November, Spurs have been in freefall. Only Ipswich Town (13), Leicester City (8), and Southampton (6) have earned fewer points than Tottenham’s dismal 18. The run includes 12 defeats in 20 games. 

Team News 

After the knock in the Frankfurt game, which ironically earned Spurs a penalty, James Maddison was seen limping off, holding his hip, leaving him a doubtful starter for Monday's clash. Meanwhile, with Son still sidelined, Mathys Tel will keep his spot in the starting XI — another opportunity for the young forward to impress.

Tottenham Hotspur Probable XI - Vicario (GK); Gray, Danso, Davies, Spence; Kulusevski, Bissouma, Sarr; Odobert, Solanke, Tel

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Nottingham Forest have taken the biggest hit after recent league defeats. Their loss to Everton saw them slip out of the top five, now sitting 6th, level on points with 5th-placed Chelsea. It’s a crucial moment — they’ll need to bounce back quickly to stay in the hunt for a European spot! And they will fancy facing the Spurs at this point of time. 

Tottenham Hotspur are tailor-made for Nuno’s counter-attacking tactics. Spurs are riddled with errors, conceding 35 mistakes leading to shots or goals, and are highly vulnerable to fast breaks, letting in 36 counter-attacks. This should play right into Forest’s hands, with speedsters like Elanga, Gibbs-White, and Hudson-Odoi likely to thrive.

Key stats

In the Easter period, the Spurs are unbeaten in their last 16 PL matches since the loss versus Chelsea in 1996. Nuno has only faced three straight defeats once before, back in February and March last season. He’ll be desperate to avoid repeating that against his former club on Monday. Forest have conceded just 38 goals so far, with only the top two (Liverpool – 31, Arsenal – 27) letting in fewer.

Team News 

Santo kept it close to the chest in his press conference, offering little on team news. He only revealed that Ola Aina (calf) and Taiwo Awoniyi (thigh) are doubts, with their fitness to be assessed "day-by-day" ahead of Monday's match. 

Nottingham Forest Probable XI - Sels (GK); Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno; Anderson, Dominguez; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood

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Winning Prediction

Both teams are low on confidence after a rough run in the Premier League, and each has its own concerns. Tottenham have lost 16 of their last 20 matches against top-half teams, a worrying stat as they face 6th-placed Forest. Meanwhile, Forest's away form has dipped, losing four of their last five after a strong start to the season. It’s a clash of teams desperate to turn things around. In short, expect both teams to play a bit conservatively, which means a draw is a certain possibility. 

We predict a Draw (0-0)

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