Nottingham Forest vs Everton: Premier League Preview, Team News, Stats & History

Nottingham Forest is set to face Everton in a crucial Premier League match. This matchup holds significant historical context, especially considering the teams’ previous encounters.

Nottingham Forest vs Everton: Historical Context

• Since returning to the Premier League in 2022-23, Nottingham Forest has won only one of their seven matches against Everton (D2 L4).
• Forest’s only victory during this stretch was a 2-0 win away in December 2024.
• Everton has triumphed in four of their last five away games against Nottingham Forest (D1).
• The team from Liverpool aims for a third consecutive victory at the City Ground, a feat they have yet to achieve.

Recent Matchups

This matchup marks the first instance since May 1988 that Nottingham Forest will play an opponent twice in the same month. Previously, they drew 1-1 against Luton Town.

Conversely, Everton has only faced a team twice in a single month during Premier League history. Their record includes a lost home game and a drawn away game against Aston Villa in May 2021.

Final League Games Performance

• Nottingham Forest has won their final league game in each of the past two calendar years.
• In 2024, they defeated Everton 2-0, mirroring their 2-0 victory in the previous year.

Current Form and Key Players

Everton’s performance has been concerning; they failed to score in their last three Premier League matches. This marks their longest goal drought since last year, when they went scoreless for four games.

Nottingham Forest’s Igor Jesus stands out as the top player for the club this season, contributing to eight goals (seven goals and one assist). Despite his individual success, he struggles to maintain consistent involvement in successive games.

Managerial Insights

Nottingham Forest’s manager, Sean Dyche, has experienced losses in his final Premier League match of the calendar year for three consecutive seasons. Notably, his management record includes defeats with Burnley and Everton in December.

On the other hand, Everton’s David Moyes has recorded only one win in five away league games against Nottingham Forest, highlighting the challenges he faces in away fixtures against this opponent.

As both teams prepare for this encounter, their historical performances and current situations will be crucial. Fans can expect an exciting clash that may influence their standings in the Premier League.