Everton have won eight of their last 12 meetings with Nottingham Forest, unbeaten in five visits to the City Ground, winning four of them.
The aforementioned last 12 encounters between these two clubs have produced a miserly 24 goals, with both teams scoring in just two of them, including none of the last five.
Nottingham Forest vs Everton preview
Christmas is all about catching up with forgotten relatives you haven't seen for a while, but Everton supporters won't be too pleased to see Sean Dyche, especially if he is able to mastermind a victory against his former employers.
Of the two sides, Nottingham Forest's need for points is certainly greater, given that they kick off just one place and five points above the drop zone. The Garibaldi Reds come into this clash following back-to-back defeats, beaten 1-0 by Fulham eight nights ago, before a hard-fought 2-1 loss when Manchester City visited the East Midlands on Saturday. Omari Hutchinson equalised shortly after half time, but the Sky Blues pinched the points seven minutes from time on the Banks of the River Trent.
As a result, Dyche's side have now won four and lost four since 1 November, but that includes three defeats from their last four, starting with a 3-0 drubbing against Everton at Bramley-Moore Dock. In a week's time, Forest face third-bottom West Ham in East London, hoping to more than five points above the drop zone by then, so can they collect a vital victory to conclude an eventful 2025?
As for Everton, no such relegation concerns for them, currently 12th, seven points better off than their hosts, albeit they have failed to win or even score a goal since beating Forest 24 days ago. On Saturday, David Moyes' team were held to a goalless draw by strugglers Burnley at Turf Moor, following on from defeats at the hands of Chelsea and Arsenal.
Moyes' squad is decimated by injuries and AFCON right now, more on that shortly, and their lack of quality depth is becoming both apparent and a major problem. The Toffees host Brentford and then rock-bottom Wolves next, a pretty gentle trio of fixtures, but this could be the ideal time for Forest to face the Blues, making a home win the most-likely outcome at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest vs Everton head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 135.
- Nottingham Forest Wins: 48. Draws: 28. Everton Wins: 59.
Nottingham Forest team news
Sean Dyche's starting lineup is generally pretty settled right now, including John Victor, potentially set for a fifth successive start in goal, despite the fact Matz Sels is back fit again.
Elsewhere, Ola Aina, Ryan Yates, Dan Ndoye and Chris Wood are all sidelined, while Willy Boly and Ibrahim Sangaré have both helped Côte d'Ivoire reach the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16.
So, an unchanged lineup is forecast, featuring Omari Hutchinson, after he scored his first goal for the club on Saturday.
Nikola Milenković, Morato, Neco Williams and Elliot Anderson would all miss Saturday's trip to Villa Park if booked, this the last match before the yellow card threshold increases to ten.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Everton: (4-2-3-1): John; Savona, Milenković, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Domínguez, Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Igor Jesus.
Nottingham Forest player to watch vs Everton
Six of Igor Jesus' seven Nottingham Forest have come away from home but, in the absence of Wood, the Brazilian will once again lead the line, so can he add to his tally?
Everton team news
As already alluded to, David Moyes is missing numerous key figures.
Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye are at AFCON with Senegal, while Jarrad Branthwaite, Séamus Coleman and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are all injured.
To make matters worse, Jack Grealish did not travel to Lancarshire at the weekend due to illness, so Tyler Dibling started, but there is hope that the Manchester City loanee will be able to return.
James Tarkowski, Vitaliy Mykolenko and James Garner, the latter facing his former club, are all one caution away from a ban.
Everton predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest: (4-5-1): Pickford; O'Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Iroegbunam, Garner, Alcaraz, McNeil, Grealish; Barry.
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Thierno Barry's one, and so far only, Everton goal came against Nottingham Forest on Merseyside, so can he double his tally on Tuesday?
Nottingham Forest vs Everton prediction
As already stated, we are backing Nottingham Forest to be depleted Everton at the City Ground on Tuesday, claiming three vital points in their battle against the drop: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Everton.
Nottingham Forest vs Everton FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Everton in the Premier League on TV channel?
Nottingham Forest vs Everton in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Everton in the Premier League on live streaming?
Nottingham Forest vs Everton in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Nottingham Forest vs Everton in the Premier League?
Nottingham Forest vs Everton takes place on Tuesday 30 December 2025, with kick off at 19:30 (GMT), 14:30 (ET) & 11:30 (PT).