The final match of week 33 takes us to North London on Monday night, where Tottenham Hotspur welcome Nottingham Forest in a clash that could shape both clubs’ end-of-season ambitions.
Tottenham Hotspur v Nottingham Forest
For Spurs, it’s a chance to regain some domestic pride after a string of poor league results, while Forest are aiming to steady their grip on a European place with the chasing pack closing in.
It promises to be an intriguing battle between two sides desperate to find consistency in the final stretch of the campaign. Here are my thoughts—along with a suggested bet to consider.
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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR v NOTTINGHAM FOREST – Click here to bet
While Tottenham Hotspur’s domestic campaign continues to stumble, Ange Postecoglou’s men are finding some solace on the European stage. A narrow 1-0 win away to Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday sealed their place in the Europa League semi-finals (2-1 on aggregate), where they’ll now face Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt—presenting a golden opportunity to reach a European final.
Domestically, however, things remain far from ideal for Spurs. They suffered a 4-2 defeat away at Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend—another frustrating performance in a season plagued by inconsistency. That result leaves the Lilywhites in 16th place with 37 points from 32 games. While safe from relegation, European qualification through league position is all but out of reach, which may prompt Postecoglou to prioritise their Europa League run over the remaining league fixtures.
At home, Tottenham have shown glimpses of promise but continue to lack the cutting edge in key moments. They’ve managed just seven points from their last six league games in London, taking their overall tally to 21 points from 16 home matches. That said, entertainment has rarely been lacking at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium—12 of their 16 home games have seen three goals or more, with a combined total of 60 goals scored (33 by Spurs, 27 by opponents), averaging an impressive 3.75 goals per game.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest make the trip to North London looking to steady the ship. Nuno Espírito Santo’s side are currently sixth in the Premier League with 57 points, level with Chelsea but trailing on goal difference. However, a win tonight could see them climb back into third place, reigniting their push for Champions League qualification. Recent results have dented their momentum, with last weekend’s 1-0 home defeat to Everton marking their second consecutive league loss. They now face the pressure of holding on to their European spot, with the chasing pack not far behind.
Forest’s away form hasn’t helped their cause—just one win in their last five on the road, coupled with four defeats, has seen them concede 15 goals while scoring nine during that stretch. Like Spurs, they’ve been involved in goal-filled affairs on their travels this season. Eleven of their 16 away league games have seen three or more goals, with Forest scoring and conceding 27 each, for a total average of 3.4 goals per game.
Head-to-Head
Earlier this season, Nottingham Forest edged a 1-0 win in the reverse fixture at the City Ground, while last season’s meeting in North London produced a more entertaining affair, with Spurs running out 3-1 winners.
Betting
Tottenham Hotspur 16/10
Draw 27/10
Nottingham Forest 13/8
Verdict
Given both sides’ recent inconsistencies in the league, this clash is a tough one to call in terms of the result—but it does have goals written all over it. Spurs’ home games are averaging 3.75 goals, while Forest’s away fixtures sit at 3.4, largely due to defensive issues on both ends. With neither side looking particularly solid at the back in recent weeks, another high-scoring contest looks likely. Last season’s meeting in London also saw four goals with both teams contributing, which only strengthens the case for backing totals and both teams to score.
Suggested Bet: Totals and Both Teams to Score – Over 2.5 and Yes at 8/10
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