Everton vs Nottingham prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-04-20 12:30.
[p]This is a huge clash down at the bottom of the Premier League with both Everton and Nottingham Forest meeting knowing a defeat for either could prove fatal in their attempts to avoid the drop this season. The home side finished the last round two points above the relegation zone and a point ahead of their hosts, yet their confidence is likely to be fragile after a heavy 6-0 away defeat to Chelsea on Monday night stretched their dismal Premier League run to just one win in 15 games (D6, L8).[/p]
[p]That loss was Sean Dycheâs heaviest in a managerial career spanning 531 matches, and he wasnât shy in criticising his side post-match, stating they were ânowhere nearâ the levels he demands. Heâll expect a response here, and putting to rest the ghosts of that horror show defensively is almost certainly going to be key, especially given Evertonâs last ten Premier League home wins have been âto nilâ, with the Toffees failing to win any of their last 22 at Goodison Park when conceding (D5, L17).[/p]
[p]Forest travel to Merseyside on the back of a more positive result, drawing 2-2 at home to Wolves to pick up their sixth point from their past five Premier League games (W1, D3) – theyâd won only four from their first eight league games of 2024. However, form on the road remains their Achilles’ heel, with three of their last four away league matches ending in defeat (D1).[/p]
[p]Of the ever-present Premier League teams since the start of last season, no side has won fewer games (three) and earned fewer points (18) away from home than Forest, underlining their issues on their travels. A record of one win in their past eight league games (D2, L5) at Goodison Park also suggests theyâll need to buck a rotten recent historical trend to improve that return in this one. [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Defender James Tarkowski has been walking a tightrope in recent weeks, picking up a yellow card in each of his last four Everton appearances. Arguably a shock league leader, Nottingham Forest striker and former teammate of Tarkowskiâs at Burnley, Chris Wood has the best conversion rate of any player with 10+ attempts in the division (38.7% – goals 12, shots 31).[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Forest have conceded the highest total goals (25) and highest percentage (43%) of goals from set-pieces this term.[/p]