Tottenham is set to host Nottingham Forest in a Premier League match. This season has seen contrasting fortunes for both teams. Tottenham currently sits 15th in the league, a drop from their fifth-place finish last season. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, has improved to fifth place after being 17th last season.
In their previous encounter on Boxing Day, Nottingham Forest secured a 1-0 victory at home. However, they have since suffered two consecutive EPL defeats. Tottenham, aiming to revive their season, advanced to the UEFA Europa League semifinals by defeating Eintracht Frankfurt last Thursday.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Bookmakers are favoring Tottenham with odds of +145, while Nottingham Forest is considered the underdog at +175. A draw is priced at +260, and the over/under for total goals is set at 2.5. Expert Brandt Sutton has provided his analysis for this game.
Sutton, a seasoned soccer analyst, has a strong track record in soccer predictions. He suggests the following picks for the Tottenham vs. Nottingham Forest match:
Nottingham Forest Draw No Bet (+104)
Nottingham Forest has been a surprise package this season, with manager Nuno Espirito Santo guiding them from a relegation struggle to a potential Champions League spot in the 2024-25 season. Striker Chris Wood has scored 18 goals, his best Premier League tally and second-highest in his English football career. Goalkeeper Matz Sels is also a standout performer with 13 clean sheets in the league.
Sutton notes the risk in betting on Nottingham Forest given their recent away form, but emphasizes Tottenham`s struggles with only one win in their last six Premier League matches. He believes Nottingham Forest, with more at stake in their fight for a top-four finish, will be highly motivated to secure points.
Under 2.5 goals (+133)
A low-scoring game is anticipated. Nottingham Forest boasts a solid defense, and Tottenham`s attack has been inconsistent throughout the season. Their previous match also saw only one goal. Sutton points to this combination of factors as strong indicators for a low-scoring game, making the Under 2.5 goals bet a valuable option. He also mentions Tottenham`s potential absence of James Maddison due to injury, further supporting the under goals prediction.
Benedict Kingsley