Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

Nottingham Forest welcome Tottenham to the City Ground on 5 September 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 3, with both sides desperate to kick-start their campaigns after slow openings. Forest have taken just one point from their first two matches but arrive with strong recent memories against Spurs, while the visitors sit bottom after back-to-back defeats without scoring.

With the City Ground crowd behind them and a recent head-to-head record heavily tilted in their favour, Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham shapes as a key early-season fixture for both clubs’ ambitions. Forest will see this as a chance to pull clear of the bottom pack, while Tottenham must respond quickly to avoid an early crisis. For fans and bettors looking for a detailed Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham prediction, this matchup offers an intriguing blend of contrasting form, H2H trends and finely balanced odds.

Played at the historic City Ground in Nottingham and refereed by C. Pawson, this clash could set the tone for both teams’ autumn campaigns. Stats suggest a tight contest, with the market viewing it as close to a coin flip, but Forest’s recent dominance in this fixture adds an extra layer to any Premier League betting analysis.

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Key Stats

• Nottingham Forest are 15th with 1 point from 2 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 3 in the Premier League standings.
• Forest have won the last three Premier League meetings against Tottenham (all between April 2024 and March 2026), scoring 8 and conceding 1 in those games.
• Across 2 league matches this season, Tottenham have failed to score (0 goals for) and conceded 5, with an average of 2.5 goals against per game in their tournament statistics.

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham — Tale of the Tape

• Position: 15 vs 20
• Points: 1 vs 0
• Goals For: 2 vs 0
• Goals Against: 3 vs 5
• Clean Sheets: 0 vs 0

After two rounds, Nottingham Forest sit 15th with a record of 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. They have scored 2 goals and conceded 3 across those 2 matches, with their only point coming away from home. At the City Ground they have lost their sole outing so far, 0-1, underlining that home solidity is still a work in progress.

Tottenham, meanwhile, are bottom in 20th with 0 points and a goal difference of -5. Two defeats from two, with 0 goals scored and 5 conceded, paint a worrying early picture. They have lost once at home (0-2) and once away (3-0), suggesting systemic issues at both ends of the pitch. Both sides are yet to keep a clean sheet in the league this season, which will concern their respective coaches despite Forest’s slightly better attacking output.

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Key Matchups

M. Gibbs-White vs Tottenham midfield unit

M. Gibbs-White has been Nottingham Forest’s standout creative force in the early weeks. In 2 Premier League appearances this season, he has played every minute (180), scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist. His attacking numbers are strong: 4 shots (1 on target), 59 completed passes with 83% accuracy, and 1 key pass. He also contributes defensively with 2 tackles and 1 interception, and he has shown his dribbling threat with 8 attempts and 4 successful dribbles. Having already scored from the penalty spot (1 penalty scored, 0 missed), he is clearly central to Forest’s attacking structure. Against a Tottenham side yet to keep things tight, his ability to find pockets between the lines and draw fouls could be decisive.

O. Aina vs Tottenham wide attackers

O. Aina has been one of Forest’s most involved players on and off the ball. Across 2 appearances and 160 minutes, he has picked up 2 yellow cards, underlining his combative style. He has attempted 7 dribbles with 4 successes, made 2 tackles and 1 interception, and engaged in 20 duels, winning half of them (10). Offensively, he has 1 shot on target and 4 key passes from 58 total passes, showing he can drive play from deep. His aggression and tendency to step into challenges will be tested by Tottenham’s quick wide options; equally, his forward thrusts could exploit Spurs’ defensive frailties, but his disciplinary record suggests a risk of bookings in this matchup.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

Recent meetings between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham have been eventful, with momentum swinging over the last few years. Forest have dominated the most recent Premier League clashes, but historically Spurs have also enjoyed strong home wins. Here are the latest encounters:

• 22 March 2026: Tottenham 0-3 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
• 14 December 2025: Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham (Premier League)
• 21 April 2025: Tottenham 1-2 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
• 26 December 2024: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham (Premier League)
• 7 April 2024: Tottenham 3-1 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Prediction

Early-season form and recent head-to-heads both lean towards Nottingham Forest. Forest have at least found the net in this campaign and their comparison indices are heavily in their favour: the form index sits at 100 vs 0 for Spurs, attack 100 vs 0, and the total comparison 71.3 vs 29.0. Tottenham’s attacking issues are stark — 0 goals in 2 matches, with their last-five goals data also showing 0 scored and 5 conceded.

The prediction model gives Nottingham Forest a 50% chance of winning, with a 50% chance of a draw and effectively no backing for a Tottenham victory (0%). That points strongly towards a “Forest or draw” scenario. Given Forest’s recent dominance in the fixture — three straight Premier League wins over Spurs since April 2025 — and Tottenham’s current lack of cutting edge, the most likely match flow sees Forest on the front foot, pressing high with Gibbs-White influential, while Spurs look to stabilise and perhaps nick something on the counter.

However, Forest’s own defensive record (3 goals conceded in 2 matches, no clean sheets) suggests they are not watertight. A low-scoring but competitive contest is probable, with Forest slightly more likely to edge it, but the draw very live given the early stage of the season and market balance.

Predicted Score: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham

Nottingham Forest Recent Form

Forest’s recent form in the Premier League is mixed, with one draw and one defeat from their opening two fixtures. They have shown some attacking promise with 2 goals scored (average 1.0 per match), but defensive lapses have cost them, conceding 3 goals (average 1.5 per match). At home they have already lost 0-1, while away they battled to a 2-2 draw, indicating a team still searching for balance but capable of troubling opponents.

Tottenham Recent Form

Tottenham’s recent form is poor, with two straight league defeats to start the campaign. They have failed to score in either match, and their defensive record is worrying: 5 goals conceded in 2 games, an average of 2.5 per match. Both home and away, they have looked vulnerable, losing 0-2 and 3-0 respectively. With no wins and no draws, confidence will be fragile heading into a ground where they have struggled in recent seasons.

Nottingham Forest Possible Starting Lineup

GK: M. Sels; Defenders: O. Aina, O. Diomande, N. Milenković, Morato, L. Netz, N. Williams; Midfielders: N. Domínguez, M. Gibbs-White, C. Hudson-Odoi, I. Sangaré, X. Schlager, R. Yates, J. McAtee; Forwards: L. Delap, O. Hutchinson, Igor Jesus, A. Kalimuendo, D. Ndoye, C. Wood.

Forest have predominantly used a 3-4-2-1 shape in their tournament statistics, which fits their squad profile of multiple centre-backs and dynamic attacking midfielders. M. Sels provides experience in goal, while a back line built around players like O. Diomande, N. Milenković and Morato offers height and physicality. Wing-backs such as O. Aina and L. Netz can push high, with central midfielders N. Domínguez, I. Sangaré and X. Schlager providing energy and ball-winning. In the final third, M. Gibbs-White is the creative hub, supported by wide threats like C. Hudson-Odoi and forwards such as C. Wood or L. Delap. Without any listed injuries, Forest appear to have a deep pool of options to rotate within their favoured structure.

Tottenham Possible Starting Lineup

GK: M. Dúbravka; Defenders: K. Danso, B. Davies, M. Senesi, M. van de Ven, D. Udogie, A. Robertson; Midfielders: Pedro Porro, R. Bentancur, C. Gallagher, P. Sarr, X. Simons, S. Tonali, J. Maddison, M. Kudus; Forwards: Omar Marmoush, Richarlison, Sávio, D. Scarlett, D. Solanke.

Tottenham’s tournament statistics show a preference for a 4-2-3-1 setup, which suits their blend of ball-playing defenders and creative midfielders. A back four including M. van de Ven, M. Senesi and D. Udogie offers pace and aggression, while full-backs like Pedro Porro and A. Robertson can provide width. In midfield, combinations of R. Bentancur, C. Gallagher, P. Sarr and S. Tonali give a mix of pressing, passing and control. Further forward, J. Maddison and M. Kudus can operate between the lines, with Richarlison, D. Solanke or Omar Marmoush as central striking options and Sávio or D. Scarlett offering pace out wide. Despite the attacking talent, Spurs must translate this on-paper strength into goals after a goalless start.

Nottingham Forest Team News

No significant absences reported.

Tottenham Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Nottingham Forest:

• None reported.

Tottenham:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham

Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:

• Result Tip: Back Nottingham Forest Draw No Bet (Forest or draw angle). The prediction gives Forest a 50% win probability and 50% draw probability, with Tottenham at 0%. The head-to-head trend also favours Forest, who have won the last three Premier League meetings. Match Winner odds range approximately from 2.34 to 2.62 for Forest, 3.06 to 3.50 for the draw, and 2.65 to 2.88 for Tottenham. That implies Forest’s win probability is roughly 38–43%, the draw 28–33%, and Spurs 35–38%. Given the model’s stronger lean towards Forest or draw and Spurs’ poor start, a Draw No Bet on Forest offers a safer way to side with the hosts at a reasonable price derived from the home-win range.
• Goals Tip: Under 2.5 goals. Forest average 1.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match in the league, while Tottenham have yet to score and concede 2.5 per game. Recent H2H meetings have sometimes been high scoring, but given Spurs’ current attacking struggles (0 goals in 2) and Forest’s tendency to be involved in tighter matches this season (one 0-1 and one 2-2), a cagey encounter is plausible. With the market on the Match Winner side already tight, the goals market offers a logical alternative, and the lack of Tottenham firepower so far supports a lower-scoring outcome.
• Value Tip: M. Gibbs-White to score or assist. Gibbs-White has already delivered 1 goal and 1 assist in 2 appearances, with 4 shots, 1 on target, and a penalty conversion on his record. He also contributes creatively with key passes and successful dribbles, making him central to Forest’s attacking output. While player-specific odds are not listed here, any market pricing him modestly to contribute a goal or assist could offer value, given his usage (180 minutes played) and set-piece responsibility indicated by his penalty goal.

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