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Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction

Premier League ยท Sat ยท 14:00 โ€” our model's pick, the best available price and how the market is priced.

Odds and data refreshed Aug 24, 2026 ยท how we work

Our prediction

Premier League ๐Ÿ•’ Sat ยท 14:00
Our tip
Nottingham Forest to win
Odds
2.74
โ˜… Official pick โ€” published to our graded record ยท backed by our goal model
ConfidenceValue ยท 43%
AI Value edge 18.88% ยท best price at 1xBet
Bet at 1xBet

Key factors behind our tip

01

The price gap is narrow: Tottenham at 2.68 and Nottingham Forest at 2.78 sit close together, signalling a near-even matchup in the market's view.

02

Implied probabilities land at roughly 37% for Spurs, 36% for Forest and 28% for the draw, with no side priced as a strong favourite.

03

Our model identifies value on Nottingham Forest at 2.78, estimating a 42% chance versus the market's 36% for a value edge of about 17.9%.

04

The draw at 3.53 offers standard pricing for a tight fixture, though no draw value pick cleared our threshold.

Most likely scorelines

Both teams to score: 53%
ScoreModel chanceFair odds
1-1 11.1% 8.99
1-0 11.1% 9.04
2-1 9.8% 10.19
2-0 9.8% 10.26
0-1 6.3% 15.85
0-0 6.3% 15.95

From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 1.76 and 1.01. These six scorelines cover 54% of all outcomes โ€” the rest is spread thinly across dozens of possibilities, which is why correct-score betting is a longshot even when the model is right about the shape of the game.

Team form

NF Nottingham Forest LDLDW
22 Aug 26 vs Leeds United 0-1
24 May 26 vs Bournemouth 1-1
17 May 26 @ Man United 2-3
10 May 26 vs Newcastle 1-1
4 May 26 @ Chelsea 3-1
TH Tottenham Hotspur LWLDW
22 Aug 26 @ Brentford 0-3
24 May 26 vs Everton 1-0
19 May 26 @ Chelsea 1-2
11 May 26 vs Leeds United 1-1
3 May 26 @ Aston Villa 2-1

Head-to-head: Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur

Full H2H history โ†’
W 22 Mar 26
Tottenham 0-3 NottinghamPremier League
W 14 Dec 25
Nottingham 3-0 TottenhamPremier League

W/D/L shown from Nottingham Forest's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.

Best odds across bookmakers

Bookmaker 1 ยท NFX2 ยท TH
1xBet 2.74 3.50 2.74
Marathon Bet 2.70 3.44 2.70
Pinnacle 2.63 3.42 2.65
Betsson 2.65 3.35 2.65
Nordic Bet 2.65 3.35 2.65
Tipico 2.60 3.30 2.70

Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin โ€” the sharpest price-setters first โ€” not alphabetically.

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur: match preview

This Premier League meeting between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur is one the market rates as close to a coin flip. The best available prices have Spurs marginally ahead at 2.68, translating to roughly 37% implied probability, while Forest sit just behind at 2.78, around 36%. The gap is slim, which tells you the bookmakers see little to separate these two sides on paper. The draw is priced at 3.53, implying about 28%, a normal figure for a fixture without a clear favourite. Our model, however, leans towards the home side, flagging Nottingham Forest to win at 2.78 as carrying a value edge of nearly 18% against the market line. In other words, the model believes Forest's true chance is higher than the odds suggest. It remains a tight call rather than a standout, so it is worth weighing carefully before committing a stake.

Verdict: The recommended bet is Nottingham Forest to win at 2.78, backed by a value edge of nearly 18% where our model rates their chance above the market's. This is a fairly even fixture, so treat it as a moderate-risk value play rather than a confident call, and stake responsibly.

Upcoming Premier League fixtures

All Premier League tips โ†’
Kick-off (UTC)Match1X2
24 Aug 19:00 Fulham v Chelsea 4.20 3.85 1.98
28 Aug 19:00 Crystal Palace v Manchester City 5.60 4.32 1.68
29 Aug 11:30 Liverpool v Nottingham Forest 1.54 4.90 7.00
29 Aug 14:00 Coventry City v Hull City 1.94 3.80 4.70
29 Aug 14:00 Bournemouth v Everton 2.14 3.70 3.65
29 Aug 16:30 Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United 2.32 3.80 3.25
30 Aug 13:00 Leeds United v Brentford 2.63 3.52 2.90
30 Aug 13:00 Chelsea v Brighton and Hove Albion 2.05 3.95 3.75

Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.

Premier League standings

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Brighton Hove 1 1 0 0 +4 3
2 Arsenal 1 1 0 0 +3 3
2 Brentford 1 1 0 0 +3 3
4 Everton 1 1 0 0 +2 3
4 Hull City 1 1 0 0 +2 3
6 Ipswich Town 1 1 0 0 +1 3
6 Man City 1 1 0 0 +1 3
8 Leeds United 1 1 0 0 +1 3
9 Liverpool 1 0 1 0 0 1
9 Newcastle 1 0 1 0 0 1
11 Chelsea 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Fulham 0 0 0 0 0 0
13 Bournemouth 1 0 0 1 -1 0
13 Sunderland 1 0 0 1 -1 0
15 Nottingham 1 0 0 1 -1 0
16 Crystal Palace 1 0 0 1 -2 0
16 Man United 1 0 0 1 -2 0
18 Coventry City 1 0 0 1 -3 0
18 Tottenham 1 0 0 1 -3 0
20 Aston Villa 1 0 0 1 -4 0

Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.

Match FAQ

What is the prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur?+

Our tip is Nottingham Forest to win at odds of 2.74, with a 43% confidence rating.

Who is the favourite for Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham?+

Tottenham are the narrow market favourite at 2.68, just ahead of Nottingham Forest at 2.78. The margin is small, so the market sees this as a close contest.

What are the odds on the draw?+

The draw is priced at 3.53 with 1xBet, which implies roughly a 28% chance. That is typical for a fixture the market views as evenly matched.

Is there any betting value in this match?+

Our model flags Nottingham Forest to win at 2.78 as the value pick, with an estimated edge of about 17.9% over the market. No draw or away selection cleared our value threshold.

When does the match kick off?+

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur takes place Sat ยท 14:00 in the Premier League.

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