Everton vs Nottingham Forest

Current streaks

Recent form

Everton

Everton have shown a mixed bag of form in their recent fixtures, with a notable defensive resilience evident in their four clean sheets from the last six matches. The Toffees are currently on a four-game unbeaten run, consisting of three consecutive goalless draws against top-six sides Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City, highlighting their ability to frustrate stronger opposition. However, their offensive output has been a concern, with only five goals scored in their last six games, four of which came in a single match against Wolves. This emphatic 4-0 victory stands out as a high-scoring anomaly in an otherwise low-scoring run, with 67% of their recent matches seeing fewer than 2.5 goals. The team's defensive improvements are further emphasised by their goals conceded per game average of 0.83, which is counterbalanced by an identical goals scored per game figure, resulting in a neutral goal difference over this period.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have been in scintillating form recently, winning five of their last six Premier League matches to propel themselves into fourth place in the table. The Reds are currently on an impressive four-match winning streak, which includes notable victories over top-six contenders Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa. Their most thrilling encounter during this run was a 3-2 away triumph over Manchester United, showcasing their ability to outscore tough opposition. Forest's defensive solidity has also been remarkable, with three clean sheets in their last six games, contributing to a positive goal difference. The only blemish on their recent record was a 3-0 defeat to league leaders Manchester City, but they bounced back immediately with four consecutive wins. With an average of 1.5 goals scored per game and only one conceded, Forest are demonstrating the balanced performances needed to maintain their lofty league position.

Recent home/away form

Everton

Everton have shown remarkable defensive resilience at home, keeping four clean sheets in their last six matches at Goodison Park. The Toffees have been particularly difficult to break down, conceding just two goals in this period, with an impressive average of 0.33 goals conceded per game. While their attacking output has been somewhat modest, averaging 1.17 goals scored per game, they did manage to put four past Wolves in a standout performance. Everton's home form has been characterised by a series of tight encounters, with four of their last six matches ending in draws. The team have remained unbeaten during this stretch, demonstrating their ability to grind out results even when not at their best. With 67% of these games featuring under 2.5 goals, Everton's recent home fixtures have tended to be low-scoring affairs, reflecting their solid defensive organisation but also highlighting potential areas for improvement in attack.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have shown impressive away form recently, winning their last two Premier League matches on the road against Brentford and Manchester United. This marks a significant turnaround from their previous two away fixtures, where they suffered heavy 3-0 defeats to both Manchester City and Arsenal. The team's resilience is evident in their ability to bounce back from these losses, particularly in their high-scoring 3-2 victory at Old Trafford. Forest have been involved in several high-scoring affairs away from home, with four of their last six away games featuring three or more goals. Despite conceding 10 goals in their last six away matches, Forest have managed to outscore their opponents, netting 9 times themselves. Their recent away performances have contributed significantly to their impressive league position, currently sitting 4th with 31 points from 17 games.