Tottenham Hotspur is set to host Nottingham Forest in an intriguing Premier League clash this Monday. This season marks a significant shift in fortunes for both clubs. Tottenham currently sits at 15th in the league standings, a drop from their fifth-place finish last season. In contrast, Nottingham Forest has improved their position, rising to fifth place after being 17th last season.
In their previous encounter this season, Nottingham Forest edged out Tottenham with a 1-0 victory on Boxing Day. However, Nottingham Forest enters this match after two consecutive EPL defeats, while Tottenham boosted their morale by securing a spot in the UEFA Europa League semifinals with a win against Eintracht Frankfurt last Thursday.
Expert Prediction
Brandt Sutton, a respected soccer expert, offers his insights for the Tottenham vs. Nottingham Forest game. Sutton highlights Nottingham Forest`s impressive season, crediting manager Nuno Espirito Santo for transforming the team into Champions League contenders. He points out Chris Wood`s excellent form, with 18 goals this season, and goalkeeper Matz Sels` league-leading 13 clean sheets as key factors in their success.
Betting Tips
Nottingham Forest Draw No Bet (+104): Despite Nottingham Forest`s recent away form, Sutton suggests considering “Nottingham Forest Draw No Bet”. He notes Tottenham`s inconsistent form at home and Nottingham Forest`s strong motivation to secure a top-four finish.
Under 2.5 goals (+133): Sutton also predicts a low-scoring match. He emphasizes Nottingham Forest`s solid defense, Tottenham`s attacking inconsistency, and the low-scoring nature of their previous match. These factors make the “Under 2.5 goals” bet an attractive option.
Sutton anticipates a tight game, especially with Nottingham Forest`s defensive record and Tottenham potentially missing key player James Maddison.
