Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur: Prediction, Betting Tips and Match Preview
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💡 Match preview Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur
By Dele Lawal — Football expert specializing in European and Russian competitions
Tottenham’s lavish summer spending spree was one of the most expensive in world football, but the early‑season returns have been bitterly disappointing. Two defeats against modest opponents have already exposed the cracks, and now they face a treacherous trip to a stubborn Nottingham Forest side that, like the visitors, is still searching for its first Premier League win of the campaign. For both Oliver Glasner and Roberto De Zerbi, this match is a chance to hit the reset button and claim three vital points.
Nottingham Forest: A Robin Hood Tale from Sherwood Forest
Oliver Glasner’s introduction to life at the City Ground has been anything but gentle. The Austrian inherited a complicated squad and a fixture list that immediately put his team under pressure. Forest stumbled twice at home against a resilient Leeds United – first a 1‑0 loss in the Premier League, then a 2‑0 defeat in the League Cup three days later. However, the following league fixture at Anfield saw Glasner’s side roar back to life. They led twice against Liverpool and eventually held on for a 2‑2 draw, proving that this revamped team is far more comfortable playing on the counter than breaking down a deep‑lying defence in possession.
The transfer window was handled astutely. The club pulled off a stunning piece of business by selling Elliot Anderson to Manchester City for €135 million, while also trimming the wage bill by sending Omari Hutchinson and Morato out on loan. The proceeds were reinvested intelligently: Usman Diomande, Liam Delap and Daniel Munoz arrived, among others. So far, only free‑agent signing Javier Schager has cemented a starting spot, with the rest still adapting to Glasner’s system.
Tottenham: Millions Down the Drain
A 0‑5 start to the Premier League campaign and a place at the bottom of the table after two matchdays – that’s the grim reality for Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham. In the opening round, they were steamrolled 3‑0 by Brentford, creating almost nothing in attack (0.57 xG). The Carabao Cup offered brief respite with a 5‑1 thrashing of modest Charlton, but the second league game against Newcastle showed a more coherent side: more possession (57% vs 43%), more shots (17‑11), and a superior xG (1.12 vs 0.73). Yet, as was all too common last season, poor finishing and defensive errors cost them dear.
Spurs made a huge splash in the market, spending well over €300 million. The overhaul was most dramatic in defence: Vuskovic, Romero, Danso, Dragusin and goalkeeper Vicario were all sold or loaned out. In came van Hecke, Adarabioyo, Senesi, Robertson and Dubravka – all needing time to gel. The loan of Mykhailo Mudryk from Chelsea, with an eye‑watering €87 million option to buy, stands out. The Ukrainian winger had been sidelined for over a year due to a doping suspension.
Predicted Lineups
Nottingham Forest (3‑4‑2‑1): Sels – Murillo, Cunha, Milenkovic – Aina, Schager, McAtee, Williams – Gibbs‑White, N’Doye – Jesus Unavailable: Savona, Sangare (both injured) Head coach: Oliver Glasner
Tottenham (4‑2‑3‑1): Kinsky – Gray, van Hecke, van de Ven, Robertson – Tonali, Bentancur – Porro, Fernandes, Tel – Marmoush Unavailable: Odober, Simons, Kulusevski (all injured); Maddison, Savinho (both doubtful) Head coach: Roberto De Zerbi
Referee: Craig Pawson
Craig Pawson is a model of lenient officiating. Last season, with an average of 21.71 fouls per game, he issued only 2.67 yellow cards. The one strict measure he applied consistently was the penalty: 6 spot‑kicks in 21 matches. He also sent off two players over that same period.
Prediction and Bet
Main bet: Nottingham Forest to win at 2.43
Both teams have stumbled out of the blocks, but with home support, Forest hold a slight edge. The Tricky Trees struggle when forced to take the initiative, as their two consecutive losses to Leeds showed (0‑1 and 0‑2). However, against Liverpool (2‑2), Glasner’s side gladly surrendered possession and came closer to victory, generating 2.30 xG to Liverpool’s 1.75. Tottenham will dominate the ball, but their almost entirely rebuilt defence is unlikely to close down spaces effectively. A telling head‑to‑head record also favours the hosts: Forest have won the last four meetings with an aggregate score of 9‑1. Backing Nottingham Forest to win at 2.43 looks like a solid play.
Goals bet: Both teams to score – Yes at 1.68
Tottenham’s defence has been leaking goals from the start – six conceded in three official matches. Still, the visitors will arrive at the City Ground highly motivated. Opening the season with three straight league defeats after such heavy summer investment would be a disaster. Moreover, they have already accumulated enough attacking threat to score their first Premier League goal of the campaign. Forest are far from a defensive fortress themselves; they have yet to keep a clean sheet and regularly make mistakes. Expect both sides to find the net.
Dele Lawal is a football expert who has spent many years analyzing tournaments such as the EFL Cup, FIFA World Cup, Champions League, and Russian Super Cup. His analysis emphasizes current form, lineups, key statistics like expected goals and shots on target, and the impact of coaching decisions and fixture schedules. He maintains a disciplined, data-oriented approach to prediction, avoiding emotional bias and focusing on underlying performance indicators.
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Probable lineups: Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur
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Predictions for Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham's time to end that negative run is now. I see them grinding out the win against Nottingham Forest — it won't be pretty, but the three points are there for the taking.
Nottingham Forest have racked up at least two yellow cards in every league match this season. With Tottenham's technically gifted attackers constantly running at them, I expect the hosts to keep that streak alive. The visitors' movement in the final third should force the Forest defense into late challenges and tactical fouls, making the over 1.5 yellow card line at 2.13 a solid value play.
Nottingham Forest face Tottenham in the third round of the Premier League, and both sides are desperate for a win. Forest had a solid campaign two years ago but fell apart last season, switching managers twice and splashing cash in the transfer window to claw back. Still, their start has been rough: they lost at home to Leeds twice in four days, once in the league and once in the Carabao Cup, without scoring a single goal. The second round brought a draw at Liverpool though, and they actually looked sharper, creating more chances than their hosts.
Tottenham are in a freefall. After dropping half a billion euros this season to chase a Champions League spot, they sit dead last. Brentford crushed them in the opener, looking like a different class entirely, and then Newcastle beat them 2-0 at home, with Spurs barely mustering any real threats. The one bright spot was a 5-1 cup thrashing of Charlton. But given the head-to-head—Tottenham have hit over 2.5 goals in the last three meetings—and the fact a draw feels like a loss for Spurs, I can't see either side parking the bus. De Zerbi would surprise me if he sets up to cling to a result. I'm backing Tottenham's team total over 2.5 goals.
Nottingham Forest host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, and the home win at 2.44 is the outcome I’m backing. Forest have looked very sharp on their own pitch, and that home form is exactly what makes me confident they’ll come away with three points here.
Backing Tottenham to win at Nottingham Forest at 2.97 is a bet I'd take, even with a bit of risk.
Nottingham Forest are at home against Tottenham, and I’m backing them to get the job done. They’ll put in a full effort and come away with the win at a solid 2.41.
Tottenham's form has been far from convincing lately, while Nottingham Forest look like the stronger side at the moment. I see clear value in backing the home win here at 2.41.
Nottingham Forest and Tottenham are both still searching for their first league win, and that urgency should push them into an all-out attacking battle. I'm expecting plenty of goals, so over 3.5 looks like the right call at 2.96.
For Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on September 5, 2026, I'm taking corners over 9.5 at 1.60. That's the play.
Nottingham Forest and Tottenham are both sides that simply can't keep a clean sheet. When two defences this leaky meet, backing goals at both ends feels like the obvious call.
Nottingham Forest just carved out five clear-cut chances at Anfield against Liverpool, while Tottenham fired 17 shots at Newcastle and put five past Charlton. That attacking output stands in sharp contrast to a Spurs defense that conceded 3.96 xG in their last league match against Brentford. The numbers point clearly to goals.
The broader trends back that up. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 13 of Tottenham's last 20 official fixtures, and in four of the last five head-to-head meetings — including Forest wins of 3-0 and 2-1, and a 3-1 victory for Spurs. Everything aligns for another high-scoring affair.
Nottingham Forest hosting Tottenham in the Premier League — I'm backing the home side to take all three points. The way they've been playing, especially at the City Ground, another comfortable win is on the cards. The 2.43 price on a Forest victory looks too generous to pass up.
Nottingham Forest host Tottenham in the Premier League. I have little faith in Spurs' overall game right now, but I still see them clearing the 5-corner mark. At 1.98, that's a bet I'm taking.
Nottingham Forest hosting Tottenham is a recipe for a high-energy match with chances at both ends. I expect both teams to score, and the corner count will follow suit—clearing 11.5 looks like the natural outcome. That's why I'm backing over 11.5 corners at 2.60.
Nottingham Forest take on Tottenham Hotspur in today's Premier League fixture, and I’m backing the hosts to come away with all three points. At odds of 2.44, this is a price that reflects genuine belief in Forest’s capabilities—they are well in this contest and have every chance of pulling off a win.
Nottingham Forest will be kept to a single goal or fewer by Tottenham Hotspur today. The visitors are solid enough on the road to avoid conceding twice, so backing the hosts under 1.5 goals is the right call.
Right now, Nottingham Forest have the edge over Tottenham — and that’s hard to argue with. I’m taking the home win.
Nottingham Forest against Tottenham – this match screams corners. Both teams play with attacking intent, and I'm backing over 11.5 at a solid 2.60. Simple reasoning: they'll keep pushing forward, and the set pieces will stack up.
Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur just don't produce many corners—their games tend to stay low in that department. That's why I'm on Under 9.5 corners at 2.14, a price that looks too good to pass up.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham in the Premier League — I’m backing the visitors to take all three points. Tottenham should win this match with authority, and at 2.99 the odds offer solid value.
Nottingham Forest have drawn three of their last six league matches—exactly half. Tottenham have also shown a tendency to settle for a share of the spoils, with one draw in that same span, but those results have come in recent outings. The head-to-head history between these sides offers no draws, yet the current form of both clubs makes a stalemate a real possibility. I'm backing the draw at 3.48.
Nottingham Forest versus Tottenham Hotspur. It’s about time Spurs started stacking points, and a win here would be the ideal way to do it. I'm backing them to take all three at a price of 2.99.
Tottenham Hotspur have more than enough quality to go into the City Ground and beat Nottingham Forest. I'm putting my money on the away side to get the win.
Tottenham are still far from their best, and Nottingham Forest have the chance to capitalise at home. Backing the hosts to win at 2.44 feels like the right call here.
Nottingham Forest host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, and in this matchup the visitors are the stronger side. I’m backing the away win at 2.99 — Spurs have what it takes to take all three points here.
Result: Predictions and Odds for Upcoming Matches
Tottenham's time to end that negative run is now. I see them grinding out the win against Nottingham Forest — it won't be pretty, but the three points are there for the taking.
Nottingham Forest host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, and the home win at 2.44 is the outcome I’m backing. Forest have looked very sharp on their own pitch, and that home form is exactly what makes me confident they’ll come away with three points here.
Backing Tottenham to win at Nottingham Forest at 2.97 is a bet I'd take, even with a bit of risk.
Nottingham Forest are at home against Tottenham, and I’m backing them to get the job done. They’ll put in a full effort and come away with the win at a solid 2.41.
Tottenham's form has been far from convincing lately, while Nottingham Forest look like the stronger side at the moment. I see clear value in backing the home win here at 2.41.
Nottingham Forest hosting Tottenham in the Premier League — I'm backing the home side to take all three points. The way they've been playing, especially at the City Ground, another comfortable win is on the cards. The 2.43 price on a Forest victory looks too generous to pass up.
Nottingham Forest take on Tottenham Hotspur in today's Premier League fixture, and I’m backing the hosts to come away with all three points. At odds of 2.44, this is a price that reflects genuine belief in Forest’s capabilities—they are well in this contest and have every chance of pulling off a win.
Right now, Nottingham Forest have the edge over Tottenham — and that’s hard to argue with. I’m taking the home win.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham in the Premier League — I’m backing the visitors to take all three points. Tottenham should win this match with authority, and at 2.99 the odds offer solid value.
Nottingham Forest have drawn three of their last six league matches—exactly half. Tottenham have also shown a tendency to settle for a share of the spoils, with one draw in that same span, but those results have come in recent outings. The head-to-head history between these sides offers no draws, yet the current form of both clubs makes a stalemate a real possibility. I'm backing the draw at 3.48.
Nottingham Forest versus Tottenham Hotspur. It’s about time Spurs started stacking points, and a win here would be the ideal way to do it. I'm backing them to take all three at a price of 2.99.
Tottenham Hotspur have more than enough quality to go into the City Ground and beat Nottingham Forest. I'm putting my money on the away side to get the win.
Tottenham are still far from their best, and Nottingham Forest have the chance to capitalise at home. Backing the hosts to win at 2.44 feels like the right call here.
Nottingham Forest host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, and in this matchup the visitors are the stronger side. I’m backing the away win at 2.99 — Spurs have what it takes to take all three points here.
Double chance: Predictions and Odds for Upcoming Matches
Over: Predictions and Odds for Upcoming Matches
Nottingham Forest face Tottenham in the third round of the Premier League, and both sides are desperate for a win. Forest had a solid campaign two years ago but fell apart last season, switching managers twice and splashing cash in the transfer window to claw back. Still, their start has been rough: they lost at home to Leeds twice in four days, once in the league and once in the Carabao Cup, without scoring a single goal. The second round brought a draw at Liverpool though, and they actually looked sharper, creating more chances than their hosts.
Tottenham are in a freefall. After dropping half a billion euros this season to chase a Champions League spot, they sit dead last. Brentford crushed them in the opener, looking like a different class entirely, and then Newcastle beat them 2-0 at home, with Spurs barely mustering any real threats. The one bright spot was a 5-1 cup thrashing of Charlton. But given the head-to-head—Tottenham have hit over 2.5 goals in the last three meetings—and the fact a draw feels like a loss for Spurs, I can't see either side parking the bus. De Zerbi would surprise me if he sets up to cling to a result. I'm backing Tottenham's team total over 2.5 goals.
Nottingham Forest and Tottenham are both still searching for their first league win, and that urgency should push them into an all-out attacking battle. I'm expecting plenty of goals, so over 3.5 looks like the right call at 2.96.
For Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on September 5, 2026, I'm taking corners over 9.5 at 1.60. That's the play.
Nottingham Forest just carved out five clear-cut chances at Anfield against Liverpool, while Tottenham fired 17 shots at Newcastle and put five past Charlton. That attacking output stands in sharp contrast to a Spurs defense that conceded 3.96 xG in their last league match against Brentford. The numbers point clearly to goals.
The broader trends back that up. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 13 of Tottenham's last 20 official fixtures, and in four of the last five head-to-head meetings — including Forest wins of 3-0 and 2-1, and a 3-1 victory for Spurs. Everything aligns for another high-scoring affair.
Nottingham Forest host Tottenham in the Premier League. I have little faith in Spurs' overall game right now, but I still see them clearing the 5-corner mark. At 1.98, that's a bet I'm taking.
Nottingham Forest hosting Tottenham is a recipe for a high-energy match with chances at both ends. I expect both teams to score, and the corner count will follow suit—clearing 11.5 looks like the natural outcome. That's why I'm backing over 11.5 corners at 2.60.
Nottingham Forest against Tottenham – this match screams corners. Both teams play with attacking intent, and I'm backing over 11.5 at a solid 2.60. Simple reasoning: they'll keep pushing forward, and the set pieces will stack up.
Under: Predictions and Odds for Upcoming Matches
Nottingham Forest will be kept to a single goal or fewer by Tottenham Hotspur today. The visitors are solid enough on the road to avoid conceding twice, so backing the hosts under 1.5 goals is the right call.
Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur just don't produce many corners—their games tend to stay low in that department. That's why I'm on Under 9.5 corners at 2.14, a price that looks too good to pass up.
Both teams to score: Predictions and Odds for Upcoming Matches
Nottingham Forest and Tottenham are both sides that simply can't keep a clean sheet. When two defences this leaky meet, backing goals at both ends feels like the obvious call.
Yellow cards: Predictions and Odds for Upcoming Matches
Nottingham Forest have racked up at least two yellow cards in every league match this season. With Tottenham's technically gifted attackers constantly running at them, I expect the hosts to keep that streak alive. The visitors' movement in the final third should force the Forest defense into late challenges and tactical fouls, making the over 1.5 yellow card line at 2.13 a solid value play.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When and where is the Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur match?
The match is on 5 September 2026 at 15:00, at the City Ground, Nottingham, in the Premier League.
Who is the favorite according to the betting odds?
Nottingham Forest are slight favorites with a win odds of 2.43, while Tottenham are underdogs despite heavy summer spending.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Both teams are still searching for their first Premier League win. Forest drew 2-2 with Liverpool after two home losses to Leeds, while Tottenham lost 3-0 to Brentford and then to Newcastle, starting the season with two league defeats.
Are there any key injuries or unavailable players?
For Forest, Savona and Sangare are injured. For Tottenham, Odober, Simons, and Kulusevski are injured, while Maddison and Savinho are doubtful.
What is the head-to-head record between these teams?
Nottingham Forest have won the last four meetings against Tottenham with an aggregate score of 9-1.
What is the main betting prediction for this match?
The main bet is Nottingham Forest to win at odds of 2.43. Additionally, both teams to score (Yes) is recommended at 1.68, as both defenses have been leaky.
