Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs. Everton Picks — Tricky Trees to Bounce Back to Form? (Apr 12)

The race for Champions League qualification looks set to be one of the most compelling narratives to follow between now and the end of the season.

Nottingham Forest find themselves in pole position, but defeat at Aston Villa last Saturday means that there is limited room for error in their remaining seven matches this term.

Everton will be the visitors to the City Ground on Saturday. The Toffees have suffered just a single defeat in their last ten matches, but they have played out draws in four of their last five.

Odds

Forest Chasing EPL Double Over Everton

Nottingham Forest are chasing a rare Premier League double over Everton after securing a 2-0 win at Goodison Park in December.

However, that is their only win against the Toffees since returning to the top-flight. Everton have recorded wins in two of the last three meetings, which includes a 1-0 success on their last trip to the City Ground.

Nottingham Forest vs. Everton Key Stats

• Being back at home will be a positive for Forest, as they have lost four of their last five away from the City Ground.
• Everton have played out 1-1 draws in four of their last five matches in the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest Team News

Ola Aina is the only injury doubt for the hosts this weekend. The right-back isn’t expected to return to action until the end of the month due to a calf issue.

Possible Lineup

M. Sels (GK); Morato, N. Milenkovic, Murillo, N. Dominguez, R. Yates, E. Anderson, N. Williams, M. Gibbs-White, A. Elanga, C. Hudson-Odoi

Everton Team News

Iliman Ndiaye returned for Everton in their 1-1 draw against Arsenal last weekend. However, Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains out due to injury.

Possible Lineup

J. Pickford (GK); J. O’Brien, J. Tarkowski, J. Branthwaite, V. Mykolenko, I. Gueye, J. Garner, J. Harrison, A. Doucoure, I. Ndiaye, Beto

Nottingham Forest vs. Everton Picks

Everton have been incredibly hard to beat since David Moyes returned to the club. Nottingham Forest have also struggled in the final third of the field in recent weeks, and that lack of creative spark could be an issue against a defensive-minded rival on Saturday.

Therefore, the preference is for the points to be shared at the City Ground.