Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham kick-off, date & TV info
Date Sunday, December 14
Kick-off 2pm
Venue City Ground, Nottingham
Competition Premier League
TV Sky Sports Football
Nottingham Forest have struggled at home in the Premier League this season and welcome a Tottenham outfit who have been impressive on the road.
Nevertheless both teams reside in the bottom half of the table so this is a crucial clash.
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Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Tottenham
1pt 9-5 bet365, Betfair, Paddy Power
Player props
Mohammed Kudus to register a goal or assist
15-8 Betfair, Paddy Power
Longshot
Xavi Simons anytime goalscorer
5-1 Coral, Lads
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham preview
Tottenham have been a real Jekyll and Hyde team this season, putting in some horror performances at home while impressing on their travels.
Spurs are the only team in the Premier League to have lost just once away from home and that came against their table-topping rivals Arsenal.
Thomas Frank’s men have secured wins at Manchester City, Everton, West Ham and Leeds and could add to their tally by beating Nottingham Forest.
The Tricky Trees have been one of the worst teams in the league at home, taking just seven points from seven games at the City Ground. Sean Dyche has steadied the ship after a disastrous start to the season but they have still lost two of their last three league games without scoring.
The hosts were beaten 2-0 by Brighton and shipped three against Everton in their last Premier League outing, with a 1-0 win over strugglers Wolves sandwiched between the two.
A hard slog of a 2-1 win away to Utrecht in the Europa League on Thursday was hardly ideal preparation for this, especially considering Tottenham had their feet up after a routine 3-0 home win over Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday.
European excursions are one thing but Forest are by no means out of the woods when it comes to Premier League relegation They are just two points above the drop in what looks likely to be a race to avoid becoming the team to join Wolves and Burnley in the Championship next season.
Injuries to key men Mats Selz, Ryan Yates and Chris Wood have come at a bad time and the Tricky Trees could be put to the sword by a Spurs team who have shown real grit on the road this season.
Spurs’ emphasis on set pieces could be crucial in this game – Forest’s have conceded ten goals from such situations, one of the worst tallies in the top flight.
Frank’s men could build on their back-to-back wins and make it three in a row when they visit the City Ground.
Kudus big threat for Spurs
Mohammed Kudus has been a standout performer for Tottenham this season, with three goals and five assists in all competitions for his new club following his summer move from West Ham.
The tricky Ghanian could add to that tally against a Nottingham Forest defence which leaked three against Everton in their last league game.
Simons may have found scoring touch
After a tough start to his Tottenham career, Xavi Simons has scored in his last two outings for the club and looks overpriced to get on the scoresheet once again at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Bet Builder
Tottenham to win
Spurs have been one of the best teams in the league on their travels this season and could take advantage of a Nottingham Forest side who have struggled at home.
Over 2.5 goals
Seven of Tottenham’s last eight matches have gone over 2.5 goals and a repeat of that is fancied against a leaky Forest defence.
Elliot Anderson to be shown a card
The England midfielder has picked up a five cautions in all competitions and could be a busy man once again at the City Ground.
Pays out at 20-1 with bet365
Key stats for Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham
♦ Nottingham Forest have lost four of their seven home games
♦ Tottenham are the only Premier League team to score in all of their away matches
♦ Only Wolves have failed to score in more games than Nottingham Forest’s tally of eight this season
♦ At least one team has failed to score in the last five head-to-heads at the City Ground
♦ There have been three red cards in the last three meetings between these two in Nottingham
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham betting odds
Sign up with bet365 to bet on Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham in the Premier League. Here are the latest odds for Sunday’s match.
MarketOddsNottingham Forest31-20Tottenham9-5Draw23-10
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham team news and predicted line-ups
Nottingham Forest
Ryan Yates, Ola Aina, Angus Gunn and Chris Wood are all injury absentees. Matz Sels and Taiwo Awoniyi face fitness tests.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Victor; Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson; Jesus
Subs: Hudson-Odoi, Dominguez, McAtee, Morato, Kalimuendo, Luiz, Zinchenko
Tottenham
James Maddison, Destiny Udogie, Dominic Solanke, Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma and Kota Takai will miss out. Brennan Johnson is expected to be fit to face his former club.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Gray; Kudus, Simons, Kolo Muani; Richarlison
Subs: Tel, Bergvall, Sarr, Danso, Palhinha, Odobert, Davies
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FAQs for Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham
When is Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham in the Premier League?
The Premier League clash kicks off at 2pm on Sunday, December 14.
Where is Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham being played?
The fixture is taking place at the City Ground, Nottingham.
Where can I watch Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham?
The match is being screened live on Sky Sports Football.
What is the match betting for Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham?
Nottingham Forest are 31-20 favourites while Tottenham are 9-5 shots, the draw is available at 23-10.
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