Nottingham Forest FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Nottingham Forest FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC — Premier League at City Ground.
- Nottingham Forest FC 10 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Tottenham Hotspur FC 10 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Assistant 1 Darren Cann
- Assistant 2 Derek Eaton
5 games this season
🟨 6.0/game
⚽ 11.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Dec | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Dec | Fulham FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 02 Dec | Everton FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Nov | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Nov | West Ham United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | Newcastle United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 07 Dec | West Ham United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Dec | Manchester City FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 26 Nov | Aston Villa FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Nottingham Forest FC | Tottenham Hotspur FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #11 |
| 9 | Points | 12 |
| 10 | Played | 10 |
| 2 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 4 |
| 9 | Scored | 10 |
| 13 | Conceded | 11 |
| -4 | GD | -1 |
| 0.90 | PPG | 1.20 |
| 20% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
10%
Clean Sheets
Nottingham Forest FC this season
Nottingham Forest FC this season
40%
Clean Sheets
Tottenham Hotspur FC this season
Tottenham Hotspur FC this season
Nottingham Forest FC are 16th (9 pts). Tottenham Hotspur FC are 11th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Nottingham Forest FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/4
61-75
2/1
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Tottenham Hotspur FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/4
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Nottingham Forest FC
| Liam Delap | 3 G | |
| Dan Ndoye | 2 G | |
| Morgan Gibbs-White | 1 G | 2 A |
Tottenham Hotspur FC
| Jan Paul van Hecke | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Nottingham Forest FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Nottingham Forest FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' Dejan Kulusevski has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Nottingham Forest FC in their 3-5-2 trying to find a way past Tottenham Hotspur FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 30' Nottingham Forest FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Tottenham Hotspur FC backline.
- 32' Tottenham Hotspur FC make a change. Brennan Johnson trudges off to be replaced by Oliver Skipp on 32 minutes.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Nottingham Forest FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Destiny Udogie on 42.
- 47' The deadlock is broken! Richarlison gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 52' It’s high time Ange Postecoglou made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 54' The referee shows Tottenham Hotspur FC player a Yellow card on 54.
- 58' Anthony Elanga adds to his 4 season tally! Nottingham Forest FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 63' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 65' A stunning finish from Dejan Kulusevski — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 67' Chris Wood has so much to prove this time. He replaces Willy Boly on 67 minute.
- 68' Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira gets the nod from Nottingham Forest FC. He replaces Cheikhou Kouyate and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' Yves Bissouma picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 70' It’s a booking for Tottenham Hotspur FC player. Yves Bissouma gets a Red card.
- 71' A moment of madness from Yves Bissouma on 71 minutes earns him a Red card. Tottenham Hotspur FC will be frustrated.
- 72' Fresh legs for Tottenham Hotspur FC! Pierre Emile Hojbjerg comes on to replace Richarlison.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Ben Davies argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 74' Ben Davies has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 74.
- 79' Heung-min Son picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 82' Murillo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 83' Callum Hudson-Odoi is replacing Orel Mangala for the Nottingham Forest FC side.
- 88' Tottenham Hotspur FC make a change. Heung-min Son trudges off to be replaced by Emerson Royal on 88 minutes.
- 90' Harry Toffolo was booked on 90.
- 90' A change in the Tottenham Hotspur FC ranks — Dejan Kulusevski exits the field as Alejo Veliz enters on 90.
- Tottenham Hotspur FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 8
- 22
-
30
Willy Boly ↓ Chris Wood 67'
- 10
- 15
- 5
- 19
- 1
- 7
- 21
- 40
Bench
- 27
-
14
Callum Hudson-Odoi ↑ 83'
-
11
Chris Wood ↑ 67'
- 43
- 23
- 29
- 16
- 28
- 32
Coach
Steve Cooper
Tottenham Hotspur FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 13
- 9
- 8
- 33
- 23
-
21
Dejan Kulusevski ↓ Alejo Veliz 90'
- 17
-
22
Brennan Johnson ↓ Oliver Skipp 32'
-
7
Heung-min Son ↓ Emerson Royal 88'
- 38
- 29
Bench
-
12
Emerson Royal ↑ 88'
- 20
-
5
Pierre Emile Hojbjerg ↑ 72'
- 15
-
4
Oliver Skipp ↑ 32'
- 11
-
36
Alejo Veliz ↑ 90'
- 63
- 65
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Harry Kane | 6 |
| Richarlison | 3 |
| Joe Worrall | 2 |
| Chris Wood | 2 |
| Son Heungmin | 1 |
| Dejan Kulusevski | 1 |
| Pedro Porro | 1 |
| Mickey van de Ven | 1 |
Head to Head
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2023-12-15
Nottingham Forest FC
0–2
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
2023-12-09
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–1
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2023-12-06
Fulham FC
5–0
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2023-12-02
Nottingham Forest FC
0–1
Everton FC
L
2023-11-25
Nottingham Forest FC
2–3
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2023-11-12
West Ham United FC
3–2
Nottingham Forest FC
L
Tottenham Hotspur FC Form
2023-12-15
Nottingham Forest FC
0–2
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
2023-12-10
Tottenham Hotspur FC
4–1
Newcastle United FC
W
2023-12-07
Tottenham Hotspur FC
1–2
West Ham United FC
L
2023-12-03
Manchester City FC
3–3
Tottenham Hotspur FC
D
2023-11-26
Tottenham Hotspur FC
1–2
Aston Villa FC
L
2023-11-11
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–1
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.78
Nottingham Forest FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Tottenham Hotspur FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Tottenham Hotspur FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Nottingham Forest FC or Draw
49%
Draw or Tottenham Hotspur FC
79%
Nottingham Forest FC or Tottenham Hotspur FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Tottenham Hotspur FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14%
1 – 1
12.5%
0 – 0
11.6%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.9%
1 – 0
6.4%
0 – 3
5.8%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
3.5%
2 – 0
2.8%
0 – 4
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Nottingham Forest FC
| Handicap | Nottingham Forest FC covers | Push | Tottenham Hotspur FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 12% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 25% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Tottenham Hotspur FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

