Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Apr 2025

There could be some merit in backing Over 2.5 when Tottenham go up against Nottingham Forest. We think that the Total Goals market provides a value betting angle and we’re happy to take the -163 on offer.

Tottenham Hotspur were defeated in their last Premier League game. On the road, they suffered a 4-2 loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium. Spurs enjoyed 62% possession and managed four shots on target, with Mathys Tel and Richarlison scoring one goal apiece.

On Thursday night, Tottenham won 1-0 (2-1 victory on aggregate) when visiting Frankfurt in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final stage.

Nottingham Forest have been defeated in back-to-back games. They were recently beaten at home to Everton by a 1-0 scoreline at City Ground. The Midlands outfit had 42% possession and managed five shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Forest who came out on top when they last played Tottenham. At City Ground, a 1-0 home win was recorded. Tottenham have won four of the previous 6 H2H games, with Forest victorious in the other two.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	Nott’m Forest	32	8	9	15	32	44	-12	32:44	33
18	Tottenham	32	7	9	16	40	51	-11	40:51	30

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Tottenham have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.5 goals from 12.5 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. Ange Postecoglou's team have averaged 54.3% possession, 488.1 passes and 5.3 corners per game, conceding 1.4 goals and 4.4 corners from 14.2 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Brennan Johnson is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Richarlison, Mathys Tel and Pape Sarr each have 2. Heung-Min Son is top assists maker with 3, while goalies Guglielmo Vicario and Antonin Kinsky have kept 2 clean sheets between them.

Forest have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 4.2 shots on goal, 11.7 attempts and 1.8 goals. The Tricky Trees average 40.4% possession, 327.2 passes, 4.0 corners awarded and 6.4 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 15.5 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.

Chris Wood is top scorer on 4, with Jota Silva and Anthony Elanga next on 3. Morgan Gibbs-White and Anthony Elanga have managed 3 assists in the last 10 games, while Matz Sels has 4 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Tottenham confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Guglielmo Vicario (GK), Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence, Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Sarr, Wilson Odobert, Richarlison, Mathys Tel.

Nottingham Forest confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels (GK), Neco Williams, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Harry Toffolo, Nicolas Dominguez, Elliot Anderson, Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White, Danilo, Chris Wood.

Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips

We are backing Over 2.5 Goals at -163, with this Premier League game set to be a high-scoring affair. We think the odds are attractive when it comes to at least three goals being scored.

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Tottenham games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Tottenham games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Tottenham games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Forest games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Forest games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Forest games on the road.

According to the odds, there’s a 61.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Tottenham 2 - 1 Forest

There’s the option to wager on Tottenham to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +750 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jota Silva Over 0.5 Shots On Target +118

Jota Silva (Forest) has recorded a minimum of one shot on goal in three straight Premier League games. We anticipate that these numbers will prove telling and that he will cover the Shots on Target line at odds of +118.

Latest Jota Silva Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+360

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-204

Shots

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

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Brennan Johnson to Score +265

Brennan Johnson (Tottenham) has registered four goals in his past eight Premier League matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +265.

Latest Brennan Johnson Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-137

Shots

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 11.5 Corners -138

There has been under 11.5 corners in seven consecutive Tottenham matches. We’re happy to back the -138 when it comes to the teams falling short of the Total Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Tottenham

Total

9.40 4.60 4.80

Home

10.00 4.90 5.10

Away

8.00 3.70 4.30

Forest

Total

10.50 5.40 5.10

Home

10.10 6.10 4.00

Away

10.10 5.20 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

-102

Under 11.5

-139

Tottenham Corners

Over 6.5

+105

Under 6.5

-149

Forest Corners

Over 4.5

-128

Under 4.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-175

X

+600

2

+155

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Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest Odds

The bookies have priced up the draw at +245, with Tottenham available to back at betting odds of +140. Nottingham Forest are +190 to win this Premier League match.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite.

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Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+245

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+140

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-244

12

-313

X2

-175

Draw No Bet

1

-137

2

+107

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+105

2 Hcp +0.25

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-159

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-204

No

+150

Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Tottenham vs Forest team news.

The Premier League squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Tottenham Hotspur Team Page Nottingham Forest Team Page

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