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Premier League: Everton vs Nottingham Forest
Kickoff Time: 2025-12-6 23:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Ian Walton
Everton recently achieved a 1-0 away victory against Bournemouth, marking the first time in club history they have won a league match at Bournemouth. Notably, since David Moyes returned in January, Everton has won 8 away matches in the Premier League, matching the current league leader, Arsenal, for away wins during this period. Under Moyes’s management, Everton’s performances at home and away have been relatively balanced, with a recent record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five league matches, showcasing their good form. Tactically, Everton employs a defensive counter-attacking strategy, primarily launching attacks through both flanks, utilizing the speed and dribbling ability of their wide players to break down opponents’ defenses while supporting central teammates to create scoring opportunities. Currently, Everton sits 10th in the Premier League with a record of 6 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.
Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, recently secured a 1-0 away win against Wolves, boasting a remarkable record of 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. Since Sean Dyche took over, Nottingham Forest has returned to a pragmatic defensive counter-attacking approach, with the team’s overall performance noticeably improving. Under Dyche’s guidance, Nottingham Forest’s defense has significantly strengthened, conceding only 3 goals in their last 5 matches, including 3 clean sheets. Dyche has solidified Nottingham Forest’s defense, ensuring stability, which has also enhanced the team’s ability to create chances, counter-attack, and perform on set pieces. Currently, Nottingham Forest is 16th in the Premier League with a record of 4 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, temporarily escaping the relegation zone.
In their recent head-to-head encounters, Everton has won 3 out of the last 4 matches against Nottingham Forest, holding a clear advantage in their meetings. Additionally, compared to Nottingham Forest, who face a busy schedule with back-to-back matches and away games, Everton enjoys a physical advantage as they only have one competition to focus on. Considering these factors, Everton, with home advantage, is worth backing in this match.
Everton’s Last 5 Games:WLWWD
25-12-03: Bournemouth 0-1 Everton
25-11-30: Everton 1-4 Newcastle
25-11-25: Manchester United 0-1 Everton
25-11-08: Everton 2-0 Fulham
25-11-04: Sunderland1-1 Everton
Nottingham Forest’s Last 5 Games:WLWWW
25-12-04: Wolverhampton 0-1 Nottingham Forest
25-11-30: Nottingham Forest 0-2 Brighton
25-11-28: Nottingham Forest 3-0 Malmö
25-11-22: Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest
25-11-09: Nottingham Forest 3-1 Leeds United
Head-To-Head Record
25-04-12: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Everton
24-12-29: Everton 0-2 Nottingham Forest
24-04-21: Everton 2-0 Nottingham Forest
23-12-03: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Everton
23-03-05: Nottingham Forest 2-2 Everton
Prediction: Everton win at home