Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Thursday, Dec 26
- Kick-off Time: 03:00 pm GMT
- Venue: City Ground, England
Tottenham will travel to Nottingham Forest for their 18th game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at City Ground. The Tricky Trees will aim to maintain their momentum and hold their top-four position in the league table.
Hosts Nottingham Forest had a sensational start to the season under Nuno Espirito Santo and are comfortably sitting in fourth position in the league table. The home side boasts one of the best defensive records in the division and are coming off a 2-0 win over Brentford.
Meanwhile, Tottenham would want to bounce back from their disastrous run of form but would struggle to pick up points against one of the most in-form sides in the division. Despite their unsatisfactory form, Ange Postecoglou’s men are expected to steal a point in this away tie.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Nottingham Forest does not have a major injury crisis to deal with. The likes of Danilo (ankle) and Ibrahim Sangare (hamstring) are the only absentees for the home side.
Tottenham Team News
As for the visiting side, midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur would return after serving his seven-match suspension. Defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven remains out with their thigh injuries whereas Wilson Odobert (hamstring), Mikey Moore (illness), Richarlison (hamstring), Ben Davies (hamstring) and Guglielmo Vicario (ankle) also occupy the treatment room.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Predicted Lineups
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Sels
Defenders: Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno
Midfielders: Yates, Anderson, Gibbs-White
Forwards: Elanga, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
Tottenham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Forster
Defenders: Porro, Gray, Dragusin, Udogie
Midfielders: Sarr, Bissouma
Forwards: Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Solanke
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 125 times in the past, with Tottenham winning 59 of those games. Nottingham Forest have won only 37 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 29 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| April 07, 2024 | Tottenham 3-1 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| December 15, 2023 | Nottingham Forest 0-2 Tottenham | Premier League |
| March 11, 2023 | Tottenham 3-1 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| November 09, 2022 | Nottingham Forest 2-0 Tottenham | League Cup |
| August 28, 2022 | Nottingham Forest 0-2 Tottenham | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham
Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
The New Zealand forward is one of the most prolific strikers in the Premier League who has bagged ten goals in 17 Premier League appearances. The 33-year-old striker was named Premier League Player of the Month in October.
Dominic Solanke (Tottenham)
Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke has made a stellar start to his 2024/25 campaign in his debut campaign for the North London giants. So far this season, the Englishman has bagged ten goals and five assists in 23 appearances across all competitions.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Prediction
Nottingham Forest are the favourites for this tie as they surprisingly sit fourth in the league table with 31 points after 17 games. The Tricky Trees have stepped up to the plate and have been one of the surprise packages in the Premier League this season. They have consistently punched above their weight this season and are coming off a 2-0 win over Brentford in their latest game.
As for Tottenham, they are missing some crucial players in this tie and are coming off a 6-3 defeat to Liverpool in the Premier League. Ange Postecoglou’s men have not been at their best so far this season and are currently placed 11th in the Premier League standings. They have managed only one win in their last five league games.
Predicted Score: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Tottenham
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Where to Watch Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham?
The Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham game will be played on 26th December at City Ground.
Q. Where to watch Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham live for free?
The game between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham?
The predicted score for Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham is 2-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham?
Both Nottingham Forest and Tottenham played 125 games. Tottenham recorded 59 wins, Nottingham Forest managed 37 whereas the 29 other games ended in a draw.