Nottingham Forest host Tottenham in a Premier League clash between two sides struggling to find their rhythm early in the season. Forest have endured a difficult start under Oliver Glasner, suffering back-to-back defeats at home to Leeds in the league and cup competitions, though they recovered with a creditable 2-2 draw against Liverpool. Tottenham's campaign has been even more troubling, with Roberto De Zerbi's expensively assembled squad conceding five goals in their opening two matches and sitting bottom of the table. The visitors will arrive at the City Ground desperate to turn their fortunes around after a summer of significant investment, while Forest will look to capitalize on home advantage against a vulnerable defence.
Form and Head-to-Head
Forest's recent record against Tottenham is remarkably strong, winning four consecutive meetings with an aggregate score of 9-1, including a 1-0 victory in their most recent encounter. However, both teams enter this fixture with concerning form. Forest have won just three of their last ten matches at home, averaging 1.00 goals for and 1.40 against. Tottenham's away record is stronger on paper with five wins in their last ten, but their defensive fragility—conceding six goals in three official matches—suggests vulnerability on the road. Forest's new signings are still adapting to Glasner's demands, while Tottenham's overhauled backline, featuring van Hecke, Adarbaiyo, Senesi, and Robertson, remains unsettled and error-prone.
Best Bet
Forest's home advantage, combined with their superior recent head-to-head record and Tottenham's defensive instability, makes a Forest victory the standout selection. The odds available are: Melbet 2.39, 1xBet 2.48, 1Win 2.38, and Mostbet 2.34. While Forest have struggled to impose themselves in matches where they dominate possession, they thrive when given space to counter-attack—precisely the scenario Tottenham's leaky defence will provide. The visitors' desperation to arrest their poor start may actually work against them, as they push forward and leave gaps for Glasner's side to exploit.
Odds to Watch
Both teams have conceded freely this season, and with Tottenham's defence still bedding in, the both teams to score market warrants attention. Forest have yet to record a clean sheet and Tottenham have shipped six goals in three matches, suggesting goals at both ends is likely. The draw is also available at competitive prices—Melbet 3.4, 1xBet 3.54, 1Win 3.35, and Mostbet 3.41—reflecting the unpredictability of two sides in transition. Tottenham's odds of 2.93 (Melbet), 3.04 (1xBet), 2.86 (1Win), and 2.89 (Mostbet) offer value for those backing the visitors, though their recent form suggests Forest are the safer proposition.
