Having done the league-double over Spurs last season, Nottingham Forest are targeting three successive victories in this fixture for the first time in 28 years.
Tottenham have won only four of their last 13 visits to the City Ground, losing two of the last three.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham preview
These two teams have both enjoyed and endured the Ange Postecoglou expirence in 2025, for better and for worst, but which Ange successor will come out on top in this clash on Sunday?
Well, not so long ago, Thomas Frank appeared to be a man under pressure in North London, but he is now looking to complete the perfect week. Last Saturday, Frank defeated former club Brentford 2-0, thanks to goals from Richarlison and then Xavi Simons. Before this, Tottenham had not won a home league game since the opening day, while this ended their five match winless streak. Nevertheless, having still only beaten Leeds, Everton and Brentford since 13 September, Spurs are down in 11th, albeit just three points below fifth in a congested area of the table.
Then, on Tuesday night, the Lilywhites smashed Slavia Prague 3-0 in the Champions League, taking the lead through an own goal, before both Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons converted second half spot-kicks. Tottenham thereby moved up to 11th, with Borussia Dortmund and then Eintracht Frankfurt their January opponents. Back in the league, can Spurs continue their upturn in form?
Nottingham Forest's need for points is arguably even greater, considering they are just one place and two points clear of the relegation zone. Sean Dyche's team had enjoyed victories over Leeds, Liverpool and then Wolves, but very much came crashing back down to earth last weekend, smashed 3-0 by Everton at Bramley-Moore Dock; Nikola Milenković's own goal the start of a miserable day.
On Thursday night though, the Tricky Trees did pick up three important points in the Europa League at Stadion Galgenwaard. Arnaud Kalimuendo broke the deadlock, only for Utrecht to equalise from a set-piece soon after, but substitute Igor Jesus snatched victory just two minutes from time. Turning attention back to the Premier League, can Forest claim three precious points in their survival bid?
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 127.
- Nottingham Forest Wins: 39. Draws: 29. Tottenham Hotspur Wins: 59.
Nottingham Forest team news
Ola Aina, Ryan Yates, Chris Wood and Taiwo Awoniyi are sidelined, while first-choice goalkeeper Matz Sels did not travel to Utrecht due to a groin issue, but is expected to be available for this one.
Elsewhere, Sean Dyche heavily rotated his team for the Europa League victory, with Oleksandr Zinchenko, Zach Abbott, James McAtee and scorer Arnaud Kalimuendo among the starters.
Here though, Nikola Milenković, Elliot Anderson, Igor Jesus and others will return; Neco Williams and Morato would sit out the Monday night trip to Fulham if cautioned.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur: (4-3-3): Sels; Savona, Milenković, Morato, Williams; Anderson, Sangaré, Domínguez; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus.
Nottingham Forest player to watch vs Tottenham
Tottenham triggered Morgan Gibbs-White's release clause during the summer, only for the midfielder to sign a new contract at Forest instead, profusely thanking Mr Marinakis, so can he now score against Spurs for the very first time?
Tottenham team news
Thomas Frank travels to the East Midlands without Radu Drăgușin, Destiny Udogie, Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, Dejan Kuluševski and Dominic Solanke but Brennan Johnson can return to face his former club, having been suspended on Tuesday.
Much to the relief of supporters, the Rodrigo Bentancur alongside João Palhinha midfield partnership has been confined to history, with Archie Gray set to keep his place.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest: (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, van de Ven, Romero, Spence; Gray, Bentancur, Kudus, Simons, Richarlison; Kolo Muani.
Tottenham player to watch vs Nottingham Forest
Xavi Simons had failed to score in any of his first 22 appearances for Spurs, but goals against Brentford and Slavia Prague mean that sequence is over, so can he make it three in three?
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction
These two teams are both so unpredictable that we're forecasting a draw, although literally any outcome is possible on the banks of the River Trent: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham in the Premier League on TV channel?
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Football & Ultra HD.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham in the Premier League on live streaming?
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur 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 Tottenham in the Premier League?
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur takes place on Sunday 14 December 2025, with kick off at 14:00 (GMT), 9:00 (ET) & 6:00 (PT).