Nottingham take on the visitors Tottenham in the round 18 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Thursday, December 26th at City Ground (Nottingham).
Nottingham Forest parted ways with Steve Cooper last year. Despite Cooper’s unexpected success in bringing a mid-table Championship side into the Premier League and keeping them there, the club opted for Nuno Espírito Santo. The gamble paid off, even after a points deduction for financial breaches last season. Now, the Portuguese manager has his team pushing for a Champions League spot, a remarkable turnaround. They’ve been racking up wins, including an impressive victory over Liverpool at Anfield. Last week, they dominated Brentford, a team known for its strong home performances, with a confident 2-0 win.
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Tottenham have been knocked down. The Spurs had a commendable season last year under Ange Postecoglou. Despite losing Harry Kane, the new manager nearly secured a Champions League spot, falling short to Aston Villa for the fourth position. This season began with promise, bolstered by the signing of Dominic Solanke as their new number nine. However, their campaign has since faltered, largely due to a wave of injuries. While they thrashed Manchester City 4-0, that victory has been the sole highlight since November. There were signs of recovery with a commanding win over Southampton and a thrilling League Cup quarterfinal victory against Manchester United. However, Tottenham suffered a heavy defeat to Liverpool in their last outing, trailing 1-5 at one point before losing 3-6 in a scoreline more fitting for tennis.
Tottenham have dominated recent encounters, winning 8 of the last 10 matches. Forest’s lone win in that span came in the League Cup two seasons ago. It’s reasonable to see Nottingham Forest, playing at home, as the favorites. They are in strong form, while Tottenham continue to struggle with injuries and inconsistency. A safe bet would be Forest to win with a 0 Asian Handicap. Nottingham Forest have been solid at home this season, with their confidence growing after wins against top sides like Liverpool. Spurs have conceded heavily in recent games, including six goals against Liverpool, which highlights vulnerabilities in their backline.
Prediction for the match: Nottingham to win with -0.0 handicap.