Everton vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Guess who’s in the third place of the Premier League?

After a motivating draw away at Manchester City, Everton will return to Merseyside to welcome Nottingham Forest to play their final game of 2024. The Toffees have shown a lot of improvement since their defeat to Man United at the start of December. They have managed a win against the Wolves while playing out a draw each against Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City. Sean Dyche’s men will look to build upon their newly found confidence and end the year on a high.

Four-midable. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rKeI34kryz

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) December 26, 2024

Nottingham Forest on the other hand have been one of the stories of the season. They have barged into the top four in the standings ahead of some of the big boys and have stamped their authority with a series of consistency and inspiring performances. The visitors come into this fixture on the back of four back-to-back Premier League wins, including wins against Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Moreover, they possess an excellent away record with five wins and two draws on the road.

Kick Off

Sunday, December 29, 8:30 PM IST

Venue: Goodison Park

Form

Everton (in all competitions): D-D-D-W-L

Nottingham Forest (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-L

Players to watch 

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton)

Iliman Ndiaye has emerged as a great signing for Everton. He has been one of the most impactful players for the Toffees and stepped up on big occasions. The Senegalese international is fresh off a wonderful performance against defending champions Manchester City away from home where he scored a goal and helped his side secure a point.

Ndiaye can operate with both his feet and can play as a second striker, a winger on either flank and also as a striker. He has accumulated four goals for Everton across all competitions so far.

📸💫 pic.twitter.com/37auiCJPPI

— Everton (@Everton) December 26, 2024

Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest)

Anthony Elanga is the man in form for Nottingham Forest coming into this game. The Swedish international has been dropping in some mind blowing performances and has secured some valuable points for his side in the process. His pace, versatility and creativity abilities makes him an undisputed starter for Forest. Elanga has found the back of the net three times in the last three games with all goals being match winning goals for Forest.

A brilliant Boxing Day. 😍 pic.twitter.com/2LDHmdpXA5

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) December 26, 2024

Match facts

• Nottingham have managed just one clean sheet in their last 16 outings against Everton
• Everton are playing their final game of the calendar year at home for the first time since 2015
• The last time Everton lost a game against Nottingham Forest was back in 1999

Everton vs Nottingham Forest: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Nottingham Forest to win – 15/8 by BETFRED
• Tip 2: Anthony Elanga to score anytime – 4/1 by Skybet
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 19/20 by Bet365

Injury & Team News

Everton will be without Dwight McNeil, James Gerner and Tim Iroegbunam. Meanwhile, Ibrahim Sangare and Danilo remain unavailable for Forest.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 132

Everton wins – 57

Nottingham Forest wins – 47

Draws – 28

Predicted Line-up 

Everton (4-3-3)

Pickford (GK); Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Mangala, Gueye, Doucoure; Harrison, Lewin, Ndiaye

Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1)

Sels (GK); Milenkovic, Murillo, Morato; Aina, Gibbs-White, Anderson, Williams; Elanga, Hudson-Odoi; Wood

Prediction

Nottingham Forest are operating on a completely different level this season and are expected to come out on top in this game as well and make it five wins in five games.

Prediction: Everton 1-3 Nottingham Forest

Telecast

India: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar

UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV

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