Nottingham Forest (9-4-4) takes on Tottenham Hotspur (7-8-2) in a crucial Premier League clash at City Ground on December 26. Forest enters this matchup riding a three-game winning streak, including a 2-0 victory over Brentford, while Spurs look to bounce back after a 2-0 loss to Manchester City. Score a goal in betting with our Soccer picks.

Nottingham Forest comes into this matchup with a 9-4-4 record and impressive recent form, winning four of the last five matches, including a 2-0 road win against Brentford. The attack is led by Chris Wood, who has netted 10 goals, while Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi have combined for 4 goals and 3 assists. The midfield is anchored by Morgan Gibbs-White, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists, supported by Ryan Yates’ presence in the center. Forest ranks 13th in goals scored with 23 and 12th in total shots (212), showing offensive consistency.

Defensively, Nottingham Forest has been strong, allowing only four goals in the last five matches. The backline, led by Ola Aina with 2 goals and Nikola Milenkovic with 2 goals and 1 assist, has provided both defensive stability and occasional offensive production. Goalkeeper Matz Sels has recorded 48 saves, ranking 13th in the league, and has been reliable in recent weeks. Despite discipline issues with 41 yellow cards and 2 red cards, Forest’s defense is proving difficult to break down.

Tottenham Hotspur enters this match with a 7-8-2 record but has struggled for consistency, losing three of the last five games, including a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City. Offensively, Spurs have been prolific, ranking 1st in goals scored (39) and assists (31). Son Heung-min leads the charge with 5 goals and 6 assists, while James Maddison has added 8 goals and 4 assists, providing firepower from midfield. Dejan Kulusevski has also been a key contributor with 5 goals and 3 assists, making Spurs one of the most dangerous attacking teams in the league.

Defensively, Spurs have shown shortcomings, conceding 17 goals over the last five games. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has made 58 saves, ranking 5th, but the defense has struggled to contain opponents. Cristian Romero and Pedro Porro have added occasional attacking threats but must tighten up defensive efforts to avoid conceding against a disciplined Nottingham side. Spurs have received only 36 yellow cards and no red cards, indicating a cleaner defensive approach compared to Forest.

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