Football Prediction | Nottingham Forest vs Everton | English Premier League | April 12 – Can Forest Reignite Their Top-Four Ambitions, or Will Everton’s Draw Masters Finally Get a Win?

Premier League action continues as Nottingham Forest welcomes Everton to the City Ground on Sat, 12-Apr-25, with kick-off scheduled for 06:30 PM (BDT) / 06.00 PM (INR). Both sides are fighting for vital points—Forest looking to climb higher in the standings, while Everton aims to steer clear of relegation danger. This encounter promises to be an intense battle, with both teams bringing unique strengths and weaknesses to the table.

Nottingham Forest vs Everton Form Guide

Nottingham Forest

Managed by Nuno Espírito Santo, Nottingham Forest has impressed at times with their counter-attacking prowess and ability to create chances through set pieces. Key players like Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White provide speed, creativity, and a goal threat. Forest’s strength in aerial duels and long shots adds to their attacking variety. However, weaknesses in possession retention and frequent offsides have cost them in previous games.

Everton

Under Sean Dyche, Everton has relied on defensive organization and physicality. Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye have been instrumental, with Gueye contributing both defensively and in build-up play. Everton excels in aerial duels and winning the ball back quickly, but their struggles in finishing chances and defending set pieces continue to be a concern. Discipline in dangerous areas and ball retention are other problem areas. 

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Nottingham Forest vs Everton Key Battles:

Anthony Elanga vs Iliman Ndiaye

Top scorers for their respective teams, Elanga (6 goals) and Ndiaye (7 goals) are expected to be the focal points in attack. Elanga’s pace and directness will test Everton’s backline, while Ndiaye’s movement and finishing could trouble Forest’s defense.

Gibbs-White vs Gueye

In midfield, Morgan Gibbs-White (7 goal contributions) will go head-to-head with Idrissa Gana Gueye (3 goal contributions). Gibbs-White’s vision and creative ability will be vital for Forest’s attacking flow, while Gueye’s work rate and tackling could disrupt Forest’s rhythm.Nottingham Forest vs Everton 

Nottingham Forest vs Everton Tactical Outlook

Forest is expected to approach the match with a counter-attacking mindset, attacking down the left flank and attempting long balls and crosses into the box. They thrive in transition and will look to exploit Everton’s weaknesses in defending set pieces and skillful players.

Everton will rely on their trademark physical style, using long balls and attacking down the right. They’ll look to capitalize on direct free-kick opportunities and force mistakes from Forest’s defense. Maintaining defensive discipline will be key, especially given Forest’s set-piece strength.

Head-to-Head Encounters

In their last five meetings, Everton has claimed two wins, Nottingham Forest has won once, and two matches have ended in a draw. Despite Forest being slight favorites with odds of 1.95, Everton will believe they can grab a result away from home, especially considering Forest’s vulnerabilities.. 

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Injury News and Suspensions

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest could be without Chris Wood, who is a doubt due to a hip issue, while Ola Aina is sidelined with a calf injury. Nuno Espírito Santo may need to adjust his defensive options ahead of their next outing.

Everton

Everton are facing key absences with Dominic Calvert-Lewin ruled out due to a hamstring injury and Jesper Lindstrøm recovering from a groin issue. Orel Mangala remains a long-term absentee with a cruciate ligament injury, potentially limiting midfield choices for Sean Dyche.

Nottingham Forest vs Everton Possible Playing Squad

Nottingham Forest

Sels (GK), Morato, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Yates, Dominguez, Anderson, Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Elanga

Everton

Pickford (GK), O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Patterson, Gueye, Iroegbunam, Harrison, Doucouré, Ndiaye, Beto

Match Details at a Glance

Match Prediction

Everton will aim to take advantage of Nottingham Forest’s defensive gaps and inconsistency in possession. While Forest’s home form and attacking talent make them a threat, Everton’s gritty approach and determination could give them the edge in a close encounter.

Score Prediction

Nottingham Forest 1–2 Everton. Expect a tight match with goals from Ndiaye and Doucouré for Everton, while Elanga could get on the scoresheet for Forest in a spirited performance.