Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham
Forest and Spurs share the spoils
A goalless draw keeps both sides waiting for a breakthrough.
Nottingham Forest and Tottenham played out a 0-0 stalemate in the Premier League, with neither side able to find the net. This result defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a narrow home win, leaving both teams to settle for a point in a tight encounter.
Outcome probability
The new football season kicks off with Nottingham Forest facing Tottenham in what promises to be a closely contested encounter. Both teams have refreshed their squads over the summer, setting the stage for an intriguing battle as they look to make a strong start.
Key facts
- 1.Nottingham Forest have signed Gustavo Sá and O. Diomande ahead of the new season.
- 2.Tottenham have added J. van Hecke and Mateus Fernandes to their squad this summer.
- 3.A. Devine has departed from Tottenham during the off-season.
- 4.Nottingham Forest currently hold a better goal difference (-3) than Tottenham (-9) from last season.
- 5.The predicted total number of cards for the match is four, indicating moderate discipline.
- 6.This is the first competitive fixture of the new season for both teams.
- 7.The most probable full-time scoreline is 2-1 in favour of Nottingham Forest.
The context
Nottingham Forest have bolstered their ranks with the arrivals of Gustavo Sá and O. Diomande, aiming to strengthen their squad depth and attacking options. Tottenham, meanwhile, have welcomed J. van Hecke and Mateus Fernandes, while seeing the departure of A. Devine. These changes could play a pivotal role in how both sides approach this early-season fixture.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Nottingham Forest
No standout best passers flagged for Nottingham Forest
Away — Tottenham
Analysis
The match is expected to be a tight affair, with Nottingham Forest slightly favoured to claim victory. The predicted 2-1 scoreline suggests a competitive game where Forest's improved goal difference and squad additions might just tip the balance. Tottenham's efforts to reinforce their midfield and defence will be tested, but the Lilywhites may find it challenging to overcome Forest's home advantage and tactical setup.
Prediction
Our forecast sees Nottingham Forest clinching a 2-1 win over Tottenham. While the margin is narrow, Forest's combination of summer signings and home advantage should be enough to secure all three points in this season opener.
The verdict
As the season gets underway, this fixture could set the tone for both teams. Nottingham Forest will be eager to capitalize on their squad improvements and home support, while Tottenham will look to bounce back quickly. Expect a spirited contest with Forest just shading it in the end.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Udogie
Yellow Card
Milenković
Yellow Card
Aina
Ndoye
Udogie
Sávio
Goal cancelled
Tel
Delap
McAtee
Yellow Card
Gallagher
Mateus Fernandes
Yellow Card
Omar Marmoush
Murillo
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 15 |
| 11 |  Ipswich | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 |  Nottingham Forest | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 |  Manchester United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 18 |  Coventry | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -9 | 3 |
| 19 |  Tottenham | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 2 |
| 20 |  Fulham | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 1 |
Match Statistics
Nottingham Forest
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3N. WilliamsM
- 5MurilloD
- 10M. Gibbs-WhiteM
- 14D. NdoyeM
- 19L. DelapF
- 21X. SchlagerM
- 23JairD
- 24J. McAteeM
- 26M. SelsG
- 31N. MilenkovićD
- 34O. AinaM
Substitutes
- 2O. DiomandeD
- 7C. Hudson-OdoiF
- 8N. DomínguezM
- 9C. WoodF
- 11Igor JesusF
- 12JohnG
- 22R. YatesM
- 25L. NetzD
- 27D. MuñozD
Tottenham
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6J. van HeckeD
- 8C. GallagherM
- 11M. TelM
- 13D. UdogieD
- 16S. TonaliM
- 17SávioM
- 22Omar MarmoushF
- 23Pedro PorroD
- 30R. BentancurM
- 31A. KinskýG
- 37M. van de VenD
Substitutes
- 3A. RobertsonD
- 5M. SenesiD
- 14A. GrayM
- 15L. BergvallM
- 18Mateus FernandesM
- 19D. SolankeF
- 20M. KudusM
- 27M. MudrykM
- 39M. DúbravkaG
Nottingham Forest
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. McAtee | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1/1 |
| Jair | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| X. Schlager | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Murillo | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/1 |
| N. Milenković | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Muñoz | D | 31 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| O. Aina | M | 59 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Ndoye | M | 59 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| L. Delap | F | 74 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Igor Jesus | F | 31 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Wood | F | 16 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Sels | G | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Gibbs-White | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| N. Williams | M | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| N. Domínguez | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Netz | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Diomande | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| John | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Hudson-Odoi | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Yates | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Tottenham
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. van Hecke | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Pedro Porro | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1/4 |
| A. Kinský | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Sávio | M | 61 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4/8 |
| M. van de Ven | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| C. Gallagher | M | 83 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Kudus | M | 29 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| S. Tonali | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| R. Bentancur | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| D. Solanke | F | 6 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| M. Mudryk | M | 16 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Omar Marmoush | F | 84 | 6.4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2/3 |
| A. Robertson | D | 29 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mateus Fernandes | M | 7 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Tel | M | 74 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/5 |
| D. Udogie | D | 61 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| M. Senesi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Dúbravka | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Bergvall | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Gray | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Nottingham Forest to win against Tottenham.
- What score did Fipster predict for Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Nottingham Forest 2–1 Tottenham.
- What were the win probabilities for Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham?
- Fipster's model gave Nottingham Forest a 35% chance of winning, Tottenham a 32% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.