Everton have won seven of their last 11 meetings with Nottingham Forest, including a 1-0 victory at the City Ground in April. Having won their last-ever visit to Goodison 12 months ago, the Garibaldi Reds are targeting back-to-back wins over the Toffees on Merseyside for the first time since 1978.
Everton vs Nottingham Forest preview
After both were victorious on the road in mid-week, will either pick up another win on Merseyside? Hosts Everton finally won a league match in Bournemouth for the very first time on Tuesday; it certainly was not a classic, but Jack Grealish's goal 12 minutes from time was enough to pinch the points by the South Coast.
This continues David Moyes' team's generally impressive form, following on from victories over Fulham and Manchester United, the latter a famous win at Old Trafford, prevailing 1-0 despite seeing Idrissa Gana Gueye sent off for slapping Michael Keane in the 13th minute. However, since then, last Saturday evening, many Evertonians headed for home early as their side got thrashed 4-1 by Newcastle at Hill Dickinson Stadium; Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's exquisite late goal scant consolation. Thus, this weekend, the home supporters will certainly be demanding better from their team.
Nottingham Forest meantime were also 1-0 winners this week, beating bottom of the table Wolves 1-0 at Molineux, with Igor Jesus the match-winner on Wednesday. As a result, Sean Dyche's team have collected ten points from the last 15 available, also enjoying wins over Leeds and Liverpool, their sole defeat since October a 2-0 reverse when Brighton visited the City Ground last Sunday.
This has propelled the Garibaldi Reds out of the relegation zone and up to 16th, now four points clear of the drop zone. Still to come this week, Forest face Utrecht at Stadion Galgenwaard in the Europa League on Thursday, before a visit from Tottenham next Sunday, so the big games keep coming thick and fast. Before all of that, will the Tricky Trees win their first-ever visit to Bramley-Moore Dock?
Everton vs Nottingham Forest head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 134.
- Everton Wins: 58. Draws: 28. Nottingham Forest Wins: 48.
Everton team news
This is the third and final match of Idrissa Gana Gueye's ban, albeit he'll only play at Stamford Bridge next weekend before heading to Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations.
At Bournemouth on Tuesday, in the absence of Michael Keane, David Moyes was forced into a reshuffle. Jake O'Brien switched to centre-back, James Garner filled in at right-back while Tim Iroegbunam was partnered by Carlos Alcaraz at the base of midfield.
However, Iroegbunam picked up his fifth yellow card of the campaign at Dean Court, meaning he is suspended. So, assuming Keane is not back, someone more attacking, namely Tyler Dibling or Dwight McNeil, is likely to come into the lineup. Garner is one booking away from a ban of his own.
Everton predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest: (4-5-1): Pickford; O'Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Alcaraz, Garner, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, Grealish; Barry.
Everton player to watch vs Nottingham Forest
Iliman Ndiaye has never scored in five career meetings with Nottingham Forest, the joint-most he's faced any club without scoring, so can he change that fact on Saturday?
Nottingham Forest team news
Sean Dyche returns to Merseyside, 11 months on from being sacked as Everton boss, without Ola Aina, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Douglas Luiz, Dilane Bakwa, Taiwo Awoniyi nor Chris Wood.
Star centre-back Murillo meantime remains a doubt, after suffering a knock against Malmö, so Morato could continue to deputise.
Omari Hutchinson started in the Premier League for Nottingham Forest for the very first time on Wednesday, so could he keep his place, or will one of Nicolás Domínguez or Callum Hudson-Odoi come back in this time? Neco Williams will sit out next Sunday's clash with Spurs if cautioned.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Everton: (4-3-3): Sels; Savona, Milenković, Morato, Williams; Anderson, Sangaré, Domínguez; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus.
Nottingham Forest player to watch vs Everton
Igor Jesus scored his sixth goal of the season at Molinuex in mid-week and, in the absence of Wood and Awoniyi, the Brazilian will continue to be Nottingham Forest's main man in attack.
Everton vs Nottingham Forest prediction
If you are planning to tune into this one hoping for goals, chances are you'll be disappointed. This could go either-way, but we give the slight edge to the visitors: Everton 0-1 Nottingham Forest.
Everton vs Nottingham Forest FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Everton vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on TV channel?
Everton vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada
How to watch Everton vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on live streaming?
Everton vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Everton vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League?
Everton vs Nottingham Forest takes place on Saturday 6 December 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (ET) & 7:00 (PT).