Tottenham will host Nottingham Forest in an intriguing Premier League fixture this Monday. This season marks a significant shift for both clubs. After Tottenham`s impressive fifth-place finish last season, they currently sit 15th in the league table. Conversely, Nottingham Forest have shown considerable improvement, ascending to fifth place after finishing 17th the previous season.
In their previous encounter on Boxing Day, Nottingham Forest secured a 1-0 victory at home. However, they enter this match following two consecutive EPL defeats. Tottenham, on the other hand, boosted their morale with a win against Eintracht Frankfurt last Thursday, progressing to the UEFA Europa League semifinals.
The match is scheduled for a 3 p.m. ET kickoff at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Bookmakers currently favor Tottenham with odds of +145, while Nottingham Forest are considered underdogs at +175. A draw is priced at +260, and the over/under for total goals is set at 2.5.
Nottingham Forest Draw No Bet (+104)
Nottingham Forest have emerged as one of the Premier League`s surprise packages this season. Under the guidance of Nuno Espirito Santo, the team has transitioned from a relegation battle last season to contenders for a Champions League spot in the 2024-25 campaign. Striker Chris Wood from New Zealand has been in exceptional form, netting 18 goals – his highest tally in a Premier League season and second-best in his 17-year English football career. Furthermore, goalkeeper Matz Sels leads the league with 13 clean sheets.
While acknowledging the risk given Nottingham Forest`s four losses in their last five away league games, analysts point out Tottenham`s own inconsistent form, having won only one of their last six Premier League matches. With Nottingham Forest fiercely competing for a top-four finish, they are expected to aggressively pursue all three points in this match.
Under 2.5 goals (+133)
This match is anticipated to be a tightly contested, low-scoring affair. Nottingham Forest boast a solid defense, conceding only 38 goals this season, the third-fewest in the Premier League. Tottenham`s attack has been inconsistent throughout the season, and their previous meeting resulted in a single goal. These factors suggest that betting on under 2.5 goals could offer significant value.
Adding to the cautious outlook, Nottingham Forest`s strong defensive record is highlighted. Tottenham have struggled to score in three of their last six league games and may be without key player James Maddison due to a hip injury.
