Nottingham Forest vs Everton prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 30, 2025
One of the matches of Premier League Matchday 19 will take place on Tuesday at the City Ground in Nottingham, where the local side Nottingham Forest will host Liverpool's Everton. Here’s a bet suggestion with solid odds for success.
Match preview
The hosts have struggled in recent rounds, losing twice in a row — including a narrow defeat to tournament favorites Manchester City. Nevertheless, the team looked competitive and could have achieved more if they’d made the most of their chances.
The club is sorely lacking consistency, but at home, the "Tricky Trees" are traditionally a tough opponent. Despite a winless streak, Forest maintain a comfortable gap from the relegation zone and display lively attacking football, even without several key forwards.
The Merseysiders are in a deep crisis — three games without a goal and just one point in that stretch. Their attack, in particular, has been lackluster: few shots, little threat, and no sign of returning to previous levels.
After a string of defeats against strong opponents and a dull goalless draw with Burnley, the team is in desperate need of a spark. However, a trip to Nottingham is hardly the best place for a turnaround, especially given the absence of several important players and poor away form.
Probable lineups
- Nottingham Forest: John Victor, Savona, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams, Dominguez, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson, Hudson-Odoi, Jesus
- Everton: Pickford, Keane, Tarkowski, O'Brien, Mykolenko, Garner, Iroegbunam, Alcaraz, Dibling, McNeil, Beto
Match facts and head-to-head
- Nottingham have failed to win 6 of their last 8 home Premier League matches.
- Everton have not scored in three consecutive games, a first since January.
- Last season, the teams played out a 2-2 draw at the City Ground.
Prediction
The motivation factor is much higher for Nottingham Forest — they’re hovering near the relegation zone and will be desperate to push forward in front of their home fans. Everton are on a downward trend, especially in attack, and are unlikely to offer much threat. Most likely, the game will be tense, with few clear chances, but with the hosts holding the edge. Our pick: "Nottingham Forest to win with a (0) handicap" at 1.60.
