Everton vs Nottingham Forest prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 29, 2024
One of Sunday’s matches in the 19th round of the English Championship will be played at Goodison Park, where Everton will host Nottingham Forest. Here's a betting suggestion for the outcome of this match with favorable winning odds.
Match Preview
The "Toffees" have hit their stride, going unbeaten in their last four Premier League games. Following a dominant 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton, Everton endured a tough stretch in their schedule, drawing against three top clubs. At Goodison Park, they held Chelsea to a 0-0 draw, while securing a goalless stalemate at Arsenal and earning a 1-1 draw against Manchester City.
However, Everton still struggles with converting chances into goals, tallying just 15 goals this season, with only Southampton having a worse record. Despite their tenacity, particularly against stronger opponents, their offensive potential remains untapped. At home, Everton has managed only one win in their last five matches, with the other four ending in draws.
The "Forest" are defying expectations with results that seemed unattainable not long ago. In the previous round, Nottingham Forest narrowly defeated Tottenham 1-0 at home, marking their fourth consecutive Premier League win — their best streak since May 1995. Additionally, Forest has not drawn a match in their last 11 outings, securing eight wins and three losses.
These impressive performances have solidified Forest’s place in the Champions League qualification zone, putting them within touching distance of Chelsea. Their hallmark this season is a rock-solid defense, with only Arsenal and Liverpool conceding fewer goals in the league. Under Nuno Espírito Santo, Forest has been formidable on the road, losing only to Manchester City and Arsenal in their last 11 away games, alongside seven wins and two draws.
Probable Lineups
- Everton: Jordan Pickford – Vitalii Mykolenko, Ashley Young, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane – Idrissa Gueye, Abdoulaye Doucouré – Iliman Ndiaye, Jack Harrison, Dwight McNeil – Dominic Calvert-Lewin
- Nottingham Forest: Mats Sels – Ola Aina, Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, Neco Williams – Elliot Anderson, James Ward-Prowse – Callum Hudson-Odoi, Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Elanga – Chris Wood
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Last season, Everton won both encounters: 2-0 at home and 1-0 away.
- Both teams scored in two of their last five matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet hit in only one of their last five encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers see no clear favorite in this clash. However, it seems unlikely that Nottingham Forest will leave empty-handed. Everton’s attacking line may struggle to cause significant problems for Forest’s robust defense. Our pick for the match: "Nottingham Forest with a (0) handicap" at odds of 2.00.
