Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest Prediction 22 March 2026
🔊 On Sunday, the "Tottenham Hotspur Stadium" will host a clash between two teams separated by just a single point in the table. Premier League fans are in for an exciting battle of the underdogs! The Spurs seem to have finally found their rhythm and approach this matchup against a direct rival with high spirits. However, Nottingham Forest have also gained some positive momentum ahead of their trip to London, ready to put up a fight against the hosts. Lately, the "Tricky Trees" have been excelling at this.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last time the Spurs defeated Nottingham was back in 2024. Since then, they've suffered three losses in as many matches. In December 2025, they were thoroughly outplayed at the City Ground, losing 3-0. Callum Hudson-Odoi (2 goals, 1 assist) and Ibrahim Sangaré (1 goal, 2 assists) were instrumental in deciding the outcome of that match.
Head-to-head statistics Tottenham - Nottingham Forest
Tottenham Hotspur Team Overview
Tottenham find themselves in 16th place with 30 points, teetering dangerously close to relegation to the Championship. However, under Igor Tudor, there are signs of progress. The Spurs have snapped a six-game losing streak. In their last Premier League outing, they put on a commendable performance at Anfield, securing a draw (1-1), and during the week, they claimed their first victory under the Croatian manager with a 3-2 win over Atletico.
Although this didn't prevent the Lilywhites from exiting the Champions League, it should provide a positive boost. In that match, Xavi Simons scored twice, and the team displayed the fight, passion, energy, and determination that fans admit had been missing all season. This is exactly what they need in the crucial phase of their battle for survival.
Match Results: Tottenham Hotspur
Nottingham Forest Team Overview
The "Foresters" are currently in 17th place with 29 points in their tally. The team has failed to secure a win in 9 out of their last 10 matches across all competitions, and they haven't tasted victory in seven consecutive Premier League games. However, they have managed to earn points in their last two fixtures, drawing against Manchester City (1-1) and Fulham (0-0).
On Thursday, Nottingham Forest advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals by overcoming Danish side Midtjylland in a penalty shootout (3-0). The "Foresters" showed great resilience, staging a comeback after losing 0-1 at the City Ground. The question remains whether they expended too much energy ahead of their crucial survival battle. We'll find out the answer on Sunday.
Match Results: Nottingham Forest
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Tottenham Hotspur
🎙 Igor Tudor's comments after the win over Atletico: “Mixed feelings. Nonetheless, we played well, let's be honest. The fans were fantastic too. I want to congratulate the players; a victory is always a positive outcome. We are starting to improve.”
🎙 Igor Tudor on player fitness: "I think Dominic Solanke will be ready for the game. He didn't train today, but he'll likely work with the team tomorrow. He had an issue with his thigh, but I believe everything will be fine. James Maddison is already doing interesting things with the ball and running-he's in a positive mindset."
❌ The injury list remains extensive. Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, James Maddison, and Wilson Odobert are sidelined. Lucas Bergvall, Yves Bissouma, and Dominic Solanke are doubtful. Bentancur is nearing a return, while Kudus might be back in 10 days.
Nottingham Forest
🎙 Vítor Pereira after advancing to the Europa League quarter-finals: “We showed that we came here to fight for victory and that we have good, talented players. The first half was fantastic. We displayed a high level, and in the second half, we continued in the same vein.”
🎙 Nottingham's head coach on preparing for the match against the Spurs: "The players will have Friday to recover after returning from Denmark, and then we'll try to prepare tactically for the match against Tottenham. Mentality, energy, and spirit are more important than tactics - that's what will allow us to be in good shape, go there, and compete. We need to be tactically smart, compact, defend well, and when we have the ball - attack the space and show individual qualities."
❌ The injury list is already familiar. Jair Cunha, John Victor, Nicolo Savona, Chris Wood, and Willy Boly will not play. The coaching staff has long adapted to this.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
Michael Oliver is a referee with a mixed record this season. In 22 Premier League matches, he's handed out 64 yellow cards, averaging 2.9 per game. However, in his last five outings, this average has surged to four cautions per match. Tottenham receive an average of 2.87 yellow cards at home, while Nottingham Forest pick up 1.8 on the road. A key argument for a higher total is the head-to-head statistics: the bet on over 3.5 yellow cards has been successful in the last eight consecutive meetings between these teams. Considering the context of the relegation battle, this trend should continue.
⚽ Goals Prediction
Both teams have shown low-scoring tendencies in recent rounds, rarely netting more than a goal per game. The Spurs average 1.21 goals at home, while the Forest score 0.93 away. Although their head-to-head encounters are often high-scoring, fatigue from European competitions and caution due to the significance of the match may take their toll. Betting on under 2.5 goals seems optimal to us.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Tottenham average 5.13 corners per game at home, while Nottingham Forest average 4.53 away. In their December meeting, both sides only managed three corners each. We anticipate a similar scenario in the upcoming match, with no relentless flow of corner kicks. We choose under 11.5 corners, a bet that has hit in seven of Forest's last eight away Premier League matches.
Editorial Prediction
Tottenham have finally found their rhythm and are eagerly anticipating the return of a key striker, which offers cautious optimism for the future. Nottingham faced a gruelling European match on Thursday and now must shift focus to their survival battle in the league. Recent head-to-head statistics favor the visitors, but the current form leans towards the hosts.
We anticipate that Spurs will break their winless streak against Forest and take an important step towards safety with a narrow 1-0 victory. However, for betting purposes, we suggest a less risky option with over 3.5 yellow cards. Both team statistics and the referee's record indicate that there will be plenty of cautions in this clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!
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