AliousNottingham Forest will look to extend their winning streak to four consecutive Premier League victories as they host Tottenham Hotspur at the City Ground on Boxing Day.
The match, scheduled for Thursday at 3 PM, sees Nuno Espírito Santo’s in-form Reds aiming to consolidate their place in the top four.
Forest has recently secured impressive wins against Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Brentford, leaving them trailing only Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal in the league standings.
In contrast, Tottenham, who are coming off a heavy 6-3 defeat to league leaders Liverpool, sit seven places behind Forest.
Pundit Chris Sutton shared his thoughts on the upcoming clash during his BBC predictions, emphasizing the intriguing dynamic between the two teams.
“Tottenham are struggling right now, missing key players, but it’s clear that Ange Postecoglou won’t compromise on his style of play,” Sutton noted.
“That makes this match fascinating because Forest are in excellent form, defensively solid, and capable of absorbing pressure effectively.”
Despite Tottenham’s recent struggles, Sutton acknowledged their unpredictability, suggesting they still have the firepower to win convincingly.
“Spurs are such an odd team that they could go to the City Ground and win by three or four goals, but Forest’s form and ability to counter-attack make it hard to overlook their chances,” he added.
Sutton ultimately predicted a high-scoring draw, stating, “I’m tempted to back Forest because of their defensive resilience and counter-attacking threat, but Spurs have goals in them. I’ll go for a 2-2 draw.”
The clash promises to be an exciting contest, with Forest’s disciplined defensive approach and Tottenham’s attacking potential setting the stage for a compelling Boxing Day battle.
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