Nottingham Forest welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the City Ground, with both sides seeking to shift the momentum of their seasons in Sunday afternoon’s Premier League clash.
Forest, hovering just outside the relegation zone, will be desperate to improve their fortunes against a Spurs team who have scored freely but struggled for consistency. Recent head-to-heads have delivered drama and surprise results, making this a fixture that could go either way.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on attacking output, historical matchups and conversion rates, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re especially confident in “Both Teams to Score” due to the defensive vulnerabilities and clear attacking intent on both sides.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams to Score – Yes | BetMGM 8/11 (57.9%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Both Tottenham and Nottingham Forest have shown vulnerabilities in defence, making a “both teams to score” outcome highly probable. 57% of Tottenham’s Premier League matches have seen both teams score. Spurs have conceded 18 goals in 15 games. Nottingham Forest, while struggling, have scored in matches against top sides and see both teams score in 50% of their games. Given these defensive records, both sides are likely to find the net. |
| Tottenham Hotspur to Win | BetMGM 7/4 (36.4%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Tottenham Hotspur holds a clear advantage over Nottingham Forest heading into their match on December 14, 2025. Spurs sit 11th in the Premier League, while Forest is in 17th. Tottenham’s superior league position is backed by a stronger away record, having won four of their seven away matches. Historically, Tottenham has also dominated this fixture, winning five of their last eight encounters against Nottingham Forest. This combination of current form and historical precedent suggests a Tottenham victory |
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Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham match odds
How both teams head into Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham
Nottingham Forest have definitely seen an uptick in form in recent weeks but have struggled to pull away from the relegation zone. They’ve won three of their last five games but lost the other two, with Brighton and Everton both beating them without Forest finding the net. Their three recent victories, against Leeds, Liverpool and Wolves, have lifted them out of the relegation zone but they only sit two points above West Ham. Forest have averaged less than a goal a game but conceded 1.66 times per game on average.
Tottenham have struggled for consistency this season, winning six of their 15 games but losing five. This has been present over their last five games, with just one win and losses keeping them from advancing into the top half of the table. One positive that Spurs can take is their away form, where they’ve lost just once this season but they need to find some consistency in general if they hope to make more of an impact. Tottenham have been in good goal scoring form, finding the net 25 times in 15 games but have conceded 18, an average of 1.2 goals per game.
Nottingham Forest team news
Ola Aina, Chris Wood and Ryan Yates are still a few weeks away from returning but there could be returns for Taiwo Awoniyi and Mats Selz as they look to return from injury.
Tottenham team news
James Maddison won’t see action again this season following his ACL injury, while Destiny Udogie, Dominic Solanke, Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski are still at least a couple of weeks from returning. Brennan Johnson could make his return, against his old club, this weekend.
Season Form & Standings
Tottenham Hotspur sit in 11th with a positive goal difference, while Nottingham Forest are 17th and only just above the relegation line. Both teams have played 15 matches. Spurs have won 6, drawn 4 and lost 5; Forest have managed just 4 wins. Forest’s main issues are defensive, conceding 25 goals already.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 22 |
| Nottingham Forest | 17 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 25 | -11 | 15 |
Head-to-Head: Last 7 Meetings
The last seven encounters between these sides have been closely contested, with Tottenham edging it 4 wins to Forest’s 3 and no draws. Forest have won two of the last three, including a notable away victory.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 21/04/25 | Tottenham 1-2 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 26/12/24 | Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham | Premier League |
| 07/04/24 | Tottenham 3-1 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 15/12/23 | Nottingham Forest 0-2 Tottenham | Premier League |
| 11/03/23 | Tottenham 3-1 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 09/11/22 | Nottingham Forest 2-0 Tottenham | EFL Cup |
| 28/08/22 | Nottingham Forest 0-2 Tottenham | Premier League |
Conclusion
Can Tottenham’s firepower overcome their recent stumbles at the City Ground, or will Nottingham Forest’s hunger for points at home prove decisive? With both teams showing attacking intent and defensive frailties, “Both Teams to Score – Yes” at BetMGM 8/11 (57.9%) looks the smartest play—though backing Tottenham at BetMGM 7/4 (36.4%) offers solid value for the brave.
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