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Nottingham Forest v Tottenham
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Kick Off: Friday 15th December at 20:00
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Competition: Premier League
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Watch Live: Sky Sports Main Event
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Nottingham Forest host Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night looking to take out another Champions League contender at the City Ground and Andy’s Bet Club are here to provide the best football tips and betting predictions for the game.
Steve Cooper has found himself under pressure in recent weeks following one win in 12 league matches, a run that has left his side in 16th, five points above the drop zone. The run includes a last-gasp defeat at West Ham United, a 1-0 loss against Everton and a 5-0 thrashing at Craven Cottage.
Yet Cooper remains immensely popular with fans and they enter this game with the kind of bond that helped them overcome Aston Villa in their only win in the last three months – another club challenging for the top four.
That should put Spurs on red alert and Ange Postecoglou will be thankful his side returned to winning ways last week in a bid to improve the confidence of his young side. They were ruthless in dispatching fellow Champions League hopefuls Newcastle United and it’s no coincidence that the result came amid key players returning – Cristian Romero, Pape Sarr and Richarlison amongst them.
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⚽ Match stats: Spurs bring goals
Tottenham Hotspur have been one of the most expansive and enjoyable sides to watch in the Premier League this season, their brave approach has led to them creating as much as they concede and relying on the sheer quality and ruthlessness of their finishing in the final third.
It’s little surprise, then, that they have seen both teams score in three-quarters of their league outings this term. The record has improved as the season has gone on, with both sides scoring in 11 of their last 13 and each of their last seven. Not being able to field their first-choice centre back pairing has unquestionably caused them problems but the overall function of the team has dropped off in this period, Spurs have conceded 1.7 xG or higher in each of their last six league matches.
Backing both teams to score should be a goer given Forest have seen both sides score in five of their seven home matches. The clean sheet against Aston Villa was a little fortunate all things considered while the 1-0 loss at Everton came amid some decent chances during the second half.
Forest have scored in six of their home matches, the Everton match being the outlier, and Spurs’ defensive issues mean it is plausible that they will do so again. Spurs, meanwhile, have seen three or more goals scored in every game during which both sides have scored, making it a worthy addition to your Nottingham Forest v Tottenham bet builder.
Predictions:
🥅 Both teams to score @ 1.62
🥅 Over 2.5 goals @ 1.62
🎯 Shooting stats: Spurs give up a lot of shots
Spurs attack and concede chances at almost equal measure but their ruthlessness has been impressive across the campaign and especially that of Son Heung-min.
Spurs have managed 4 or more shots on target in 14 of their 16 Premier League outings, putting them in the top five for the most accurate finishers in the Premier League.
Unsurprisingly, Son Heung-min has been key to that, hitting the target with over 50% of his shots. His record has taken on a new lease of life since being moved to the focal point of the attack on matchday four, hitting the target in 12 of his 13 league matches since that switch and scoring in seven of those.
Forest have conceded 10 or more shots in every home game that wasn’t against Sheffield United, who have been the worst side in the division to date from an attacking standpoint, and conceded they’ve 2-4 shots on target in those matches. They have also conceded in 6 of their 7 home matches, increasing the likelihood of Son not only finding the target, but also the back of the net.
Predictions:
🎯 Son Heung-min to have 1+ shots on target @ 1.30
⚽ Son Heung-min to score anytime @ 2.30
🚩 Corners stats: Could Forest make use of set pieces?
Nottingham Forest are a side that give up a fair amount of the ball and pick their opportunities to attack wisely. But they have managed to create set piece opportunities for themselves – which is important with three centre backs and Ryan Yates on the pitch.
Forest are towards the bottom of the Premier League for corners taken but have proven more than useful at winning them at the City Ground, winning 4 or more corners in 5 of their 7 outings at home and 5 or more in 3. The fact they earned six against Brighton in a recent home match gives reason to believe this will happen again.
This is especially the case given Spurs’ shortcomings in this department. Despite their high-tempo, possession-heavy style, they actually sit 5th for most corners conceded per game in the Premier League, conceding over 6 per 90.
Spurs have conceded 4 or more corner kicks in 13 of their 16 matches and in 10 of their last 11. They have also conceded 5 or more corner kicks in their last 7 away matches and 10 or more in their last 3. Clearly, there is reason for Steve Cooper and his team to work on winning set pieces and attacking them with gusto.
Predictions:
🚩 Over 3.5 Nottingham Forest corners @ 1.44
🚩 Over 4.5 Nottingham Forest corners @ 1.91
🛑 Fouls stats: Tottenham’s aggressive streak to be evident again
This is a game between two sides that are not afraid to commit to a challenge.
The raw numbers for both teams are impressive. Forest have committed 10 or more fouls in 8 of their last 9 matches and 13 of 16 overall. They have collected 2 or more cards in five of their seven home matches and have drawn 2 or more cards in just over half of those too.
Spurs, meanwhile, are card kings in the Premier League. They have collected and drawn 2 or more cards in three-quarters of their league outings while collecting 3 or more in 11 of 16 matches and drawing 3 or more in 10 of their last 13 in the Premier League, including each of their last 6. It’s little wonder when you consider they commit 10 or more fouls in 13 of 16 matches and draw 10 or more in 15.
With all of the above in mind, we’re going to focus on Ryan Yates, Steve Cooper’s reliable midfield enforcer. His vice-captain has started six matches this season and has committed 2 or more fouls on each occasion. He will be up against Dejan Kulusevski, who has been fouled in 12 of 16 matches, including twice against Newcastle United while playing in a more central position and Yves Bissouma, who has been fouled in 12 of 14 starts.
Predictions:
🛑 Ryan Yates to commit 2+ fouls @ 1.62
🟨 Ryan Yates to be shown a card @ 3.40
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* All odds displayed correct at the time of publishing.
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