The Matchday 32 Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Everton will take place on April 12 at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest vs. Everton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham suffered a 1-2 away defeat to Aston Villa in the previous round. This ended a four-match unbeaten run in the league, during which Nuno Espírito Santo's side secured three wins and one draw. It's worth noting that the club has lost four of their last five away matches in the Premier League, only defeating Ipswich. The team remains third in the standings, but their lead over the chasing pack has been reduced to four points.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Nottingham Forest's last 10 Premier League games.
- The club has not lost in the first half in their last 16 home league matches (8 wins and 8 draws).
- Nottingham Forest is unbeaten in nine consecutive home matches in the Premier League (7 wins and 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Nottingham Forest (4-4-2)
Matz Sels – Morato, Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, Neco Williams – Elliot Anderson, Ryan Yates, Morgan Gibbs-White, Nicolas Dominguez – Callum Hudson-Odoi, Anthony Elanga.
Everton
David Moyes' side has drawn five of their last six league matches. In this sequence, the club also lost 0-1 to Liverpool. In the previous round, they managed a 1-1 draw at home against Arsenal. Incidentally, this scoreline has appeared in 4 of Everton's last 5 Premier League matches. Everton sits in a lowly 15th place but has a comfortable 15-point cushion over the relegation zone.
- Everton has avoided defeat in 10 of their last 11 Premier League matches (4 wins and 6 draws).
- Both teams have scored in 7 of Everton's last 8 league matches.
- No more than two goals have been scored in the club's last five Premier League games.
Predicted lineup for Everton (4-2-3-1)
Jordan Pickford – Nathan Patterson, Jake O'Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite – Idrissa Gueye, Abdoulaye Doucouré – Tim Iroegbunam, Jack Harrison, Iliman Ndiaye – Beto Gomes.
Midfielders Jesper Lindstrøm and Orel Mangala, as well as forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, will miss the match due to injuries.
Referee
Craig Pawson (England)
Matches – 18 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 78;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 17%.
Match Prediction: Nottingham Forest vs. Everton
In the upcoming match, I favor the hosts. Nottingham Forest remains highly motivated for the rest of the season, aiming to secure a spot in the Champions League zone. This task is challenging, as they are closely pursued by four rivals. In contrast, Everton has little to play for, as they are not threatened by relegation with 35 points, enough to stay clear of the Championship.
Nottingham Forest has not lost at home since the end of November last year. It's noteworthy that the club has kept clean sheets in their last four home Premier League matches. Therefore, it will not be easy for Everton to break through one of the best defenses in the Premier League. Additionally, Everton often struggles away from home, winning only three of their last 26 away Premier League matches (10 draws and 13 losses). Also, remember that Nottingham Forest defeated Everton 2-0 in the first round at their stadium.
My prediction – Nottingham Forest Win
