Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest Predictions and Picks: Son Spurs Tottenham to Victory

There are less than 10 games left in the EPL season and both Tottenham and Nottingham Forest are fighting for important placing. Although Spurs are Top 5 and Forest are trying not to be relegated, Sunday's game should be open and entertaining.

Apr 5, 2024 • 14:26 ET • 4 min read
Son Heung-Min Tottenham Hotspurs EPL
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This weekend’s Premier League slate is rounded off by Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest on Sunday 7th April. The North London club host Nottingham Forest, as they look to continue their push to finish in the top four and the visitors try to maintain their Premier League status. 

Will Ange Postecoglou’s team get the win or will Forest head back to Nottingham with valuable points? Don’t miss our Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest soccer picks and predictions for Sunday, April 7.

Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest best odds

EPL predictions for Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest

Sunday’s Premier League games are headlined by the final match of the weekend, with Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest. We’re at the business end of the season and every game is helping shape how each team will look next season. 

Spurs headed into this weekend fifth in the Premier League table. With a nine-point cushion between them and sixth-place Man Utd, it seems like a two-team battle with Aston Villa to secure that important fourth spot and Champions League qualification. They’re two points behind with a game in hand and come into this with three wins in their past five games.

Nottingham Forest would love to dream of Europe but instead, they’re focused on retaining their Premier League status. A 3-1 win over Fulham on Wednesday gave the club a huge boost in that fight. They’re still 17th in the Premier League table but they’re three points clear of 18th Luton with a far superior goal difference. 

That win over Fulham, plus the two 1-1 draws that proceeded it, are one of the key reasons behind our best bet for this game, which is for Spurs to win and Both teams to score, at odds of +147.

Forest haven’t been free-scoring in the Premier League this year, with just 39 goals in 31 games but they’ve improved as the season has progressed and are continually scoring goals. They’ve scored a goal in 13 of their previous 14 Premier League games, with the only exception being a 1-0 defeat to league leaders Liverpool. The reality is that they’re unable to turn their goals into victories and are far too naïve defensively. 

With Forest being naïve at the back but capable of scoring it plays into our hands perfectly for this bet. It’s clear that Spurs are the better team, they’ve amassed double the points this season and scored 23 more goals in one less game. They have a great record over Forest too, winning five of their past six in all competitions.

Spurs’ main problem has been that the style favored by Ange Postecoglou is one that focuses on attack over defense. It’s great to watch as a neutral but it leads to them allowing far more goals than they should.

Across their last 11 home games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, we’ve seen the opposition score in every single one, and just twice all season have the opponents not scored in games held there. Unsurprisingly they lead the Premier League for games in which both teams score, and also lead the league in home games they win, and both teams score, with 60%. It’s not a productive way to play and it’ll cost Postecoglou his job eventually but in the meantime, we need to keep using it for our advantage.

My best bet: Spurs to win and both teams to score (+147 at TonyBet)

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Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest same-game parlay

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Both teams to score

Son Heung-Min to score

In addition to our best bet of Spurs winning and both teams scoring, we’re also going to be adding in a goal for Spurs’ forward Song Heung-Min. The 31-year-old has had another impressive season and he’s the key goalscorer for the team, whether he plays through the middle or out on the left-hand side if Richarlison starts. 

Through 27 games we’ve seen the South Korean bag 15 goals, five more than his closest teammate, Richarlison. He also leads the team with shots per game, averaging 2.6 in the Premier League. Against a defense that is notoriously weak, he should be confident of getting on the scoresheet once again.

Learn how to bet a same-game parlay with these helpful tips and strategies.

Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest side and Over/Under analysis

If you’re looking to bet the moneyline on this game then you have to start at the home side winning. That said, despite being very bullish on Spurs winning this fixture, you can’t back them at odds of -244. The odds imply a 70.9% chance that they win, which feels right but in the Premier League it’s never that simple, you’re best off with my best bet for the game.

If you don’t think Postecoglou’s men will win then you can get the draw at +440 or an away win for Nuno Espirito Santo, as he returns to his former club, at +580. There’s been very little from Forest in recent weeks to suggest that they can win here but with Spurs’ attacking style it’s not impossible.

If you’re backing Total Goals you can get -228 on Over 2.5 and Under 2.5 goals at odds of +190. Overs has landed in 86.7% of Spurs’ games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season and 53.3% of Forest’s games away from home. Again, it’s a bet that should land but by backing Spurs to win and BTTS, or Spurs to win and Over 2.5 goals, you could increase your winnings, given that a Spurs win is the most likely option if that total is broken.

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Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest game info

Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV: Peacock Premium, fubo TV, Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV
Weather: Mostly cloudy, but dry and calm conditions. 

Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest key injuries

Tottenham: Ryan Sessegnon FB (Out), Manor Solomon FWR (Out), Fraser Forster GK (Out), Brennan Johnson FWR (Questionable)
Nottingham Forest: Nuno Tavares FB (Out), Willy-Arnaud Boly CB (Out), Taiwo Awoniyi STR (Out)

Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest recent league form

Teams Recent Premier League Form
Tottenham Tottenham D-W-L-W-W
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest W-D-D-L-L

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