The upcoming clash at City Ground sees Nottingham Forest aiming to improve their home form against a resilient Everton side that has been effective on the road. Everton’s recent dominant win and Nottingham’s inconsistent recent results hint at a competitive game with Everton slightly favored. Tactically, Nottingham Forest will likely maintain possession, controlling the midfield, while Everton seeks quick transitions to exploit counter-attacks. The tactical differences — Forest’s possession-based style versus Everton’s counter-approach — will heavily influence the match's flow and outcome.
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These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
Expect a cautious start with a possibility of an early goal from Everton, given their previous quick scoring trend. Full-time likely remains close with a slight Everton favor.
Everton is slightly favored with an Asian handicap of -1 in some markets, but the risk of a draw remains significant. Consider double chance bets for safety.
Over 2.5 goals is plausible considering recent high-scoring fixtures, but Liverpool's tight defenses could keep the scoreline lower.
Both teams have shown the ability to find the net but also concede, making Both Teams To Score a viable option. Nottingham Forest's home games tend to be competitive.
On December 30, 2025, Nottingham Forest host Everton in a match where Everton are slightly favored to win or draw due to their recent strong form and head-to-head record. The game is expected to be competitive, with Everton's attacking prowess potentially decisive.
Everton has a strong recent record against Nottingham Forest, winning the last three encounters including a convincing 3-0 victory in June 2025. Nottingham Forest's last win was in April 2024, but overall, Everton has been dominant.
Both teams have minor injury concerns, but key players are expected to feature. Nottingham Forest's squad remains stable, while Everton will rely on their experienced defenders and attacking options.
Expected formations for Nottingham Forest and Everton are 4-2-3-1, with both sides likely to adopt a balanced approach. Nottingham Forest may emphasize possession from midfield, while Everton could focus on quick counters.
Nottingham Forest’s recent form has been mixed with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 games. Everton’s form is slightly better with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Both teams have shown attacking potential but also defensive vulnerabilities.
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Everton are slightly favored to win or draw against Nottingham Forest on December 30, 2025, mainly due to their historical success and recent form. The match is expected to be competitive, but Everton’s recent victories suggest they hold a slight edge.
Everton has a better record in recent head-to-head encounters, including a decisive win back in June 2025. Nottingham Forest will look to overturn recent form, but Everton's attacking strength and defensive resilience give them a slight advantage.
Given the current form and recent results, Everton appears more likely to secure points from the match, though Nottingham Forest's home advantage could play a role. Betting on Everton to avoid defeat might be a safe choice.
