Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest meet in North London this afternoon for what is arguably the biggest match of the season for both clubs, as they battle to preserve their Premier League status.

The Lilywhites enter this fixture sitting just one point above the relegation zone, knowing that anything less than a victory could see them drop into the bottom three. Under interim boss Igor Tudor, Spurs finally tasted victory on Wednesday night with a 3–2 win over Atlético Madrid in the Champions League, although they ultimately exited the competition on aggregate.

While that result provided a morale boost, Tottenham remain the only side in the division without a Premier League win so far in 2026. Notably, Spurs have lost their last three league games against Forest and possess the worst home record in the division this season, picking up just 10 points from 15 games.

Nottingham Forest travel to the capital, occupying the final relegation spot, desperate to leapfrog their rivals and secure a massive tactical win under Vítor Pereira. The Tricky Trees arrive on a high after reaching the Europa League quarter-finals following a dramatic penalty shootout win over Midtjylland on Thursday.

However, their domestic form remains fragile; Forest are winless in their last seven Premier League games and have failed to score in 14 different matches this term. Significantly, Pereira remains unbeaten in his three previous league meetings with Spurs, and Forest have a strong recent record at this ground, having won this fixture 2–1 last season.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest – Match preview and team news

Team News

Tottenham Hotspur

Igor Tudor oversees a squad that looks significantly healthier following the return of Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Destiny Udogie. Guglielmo Vicario is expected to start before undergoing hernia surgery next week, while Joao Palhinha is back in training following a head injury.

However, Dominic Solanke remains a doubt with a hip issue, and the hosts are still without James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Yves Bissouma. Notably, Richarlison remains the primary threat, having scored nine goals this term—more than twice as many as any other Spurs player.

Nottingham Forest

Vítor Pereira is likely to recall his big guns after making nine changes for the midweek European clash. Notably, Elliot Anderson continues to be a vital component of the Forest engine room.

He has made more successful passes (1,679) than any other midfielder in the Premier League this season. The visitors remain without long-term absentees Chris Wood, Willy Boly, and John Victor, while Callum Hudson-Odoi faces a late fitness test.

Form

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham finally ended their winless rut under Igor Tudor with a midweek European success, following a gritty 1-1 draw at Liverpool that provided the first signs of domestic life in months.

Despite the uptick, the Lilywhites are winless in 12 Premier League matches—their longest such run since 1935. Significantly, Spurs have conceded more goals from outside the box (11) than any other side this term, a weakness Forest will look to exploit.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest arrive in North London fresh from a Europa League breakthrough, though their league form stands at a disappointing seven-game winless run following a 0-0 draw with Fulham.

While they have struggled for consistency, the Tricky Trees have been settled in their selection, making fewer starting XI changes (46) than any other team in the Premier League this season. Notably, Forest convincingly won the reverse fixture 3–0 in December.

Predicted Lineups

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Sarr, Gray; Tel, Simons, Richarlison; Kolo Muani

Nottingham Forest Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Sangare; McAtee, Gibbs-White, Dominguez; Jesus

How to Watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest?

The match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage begins at 13:30 GMT ahead of the 14:15 kick-off.

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