Nottingham vs Tottenham Prediction & Betting Tips (26 December)

Expected to be at the bottom of the standings this season, Nottingham Forest defies all predictions. Nuno Espirito Santo's men quickly distanced themselves from the relegation zone and even began to dream of securing European qualification. After losing in the den of Manchester City 3-0, they resumed their march forward with successes acquired on the pitch of Manchester United 2-3 and against Aston Villa 2-1. Last weekend, Nottingham was able to continue by winning again, this time against Brentford 0-2, to remain in 4th position in the standings and come back 2 units from the podium. Eager to qualify for the next League Champions, Tottenham is struggling to meet expectations this season. The London team displays too much irregularity and will have to remedy its shortcomings to return to the Big 4.

After having gone 3 games without a win, 1 draw and 2 defeats, the Spurs showed a reaction by winning largely at the bottom Red Southampton 0-5. Since then, they have been able to eliminate against Manchester United in the EFL Cup 4-3. On the other hand, they were largely beaten by leader Liverpool in the league last weekend 3-6. 9th in the Europa League, Tottenham hopes to qualify directly for the round of 16.

Nottingham Forest still deplores the withdrawals of long-term missing midfielders Danilo and Sangaré. The coach can, however, count on the essential New Zealand striker Chris Wood (10 goals in the PL). He could still be supported by attacking midfielder Gibbs-White (2 goals and 2 assists in PL). Wingers Elanga (2 goals and 2 assists in PL) and Hudson-Odoi (2 goals in PL) are available, as is important midfielder Anderson (5 assists in PL). As for Tottenham, they are still missing.

the number 1 goalkeeper Vicario, the starting defenders Romero and Van de Ven as well as the less important Davies, Odobert and Richarlison. Added to this is the suspension of midfielder Bentancur. The Spurs have the 2nd attack in the championship. Son (5 goals and 6 assists in PL), Maddison (8 goals and 4 assists in PL), Kulusevski (5 goals and 3 assists in PL), Johnson (6 goals in PL) and Solanke (6 goals and 3 assists in PL ) contribute greatly to Tottenham's great offensive potential.