Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur Live
Preview
After securing more time as the head coach at City Ground, Steve Cooper of Nottingham Forest is aiming for a significant victory against a resurgent Tottenham Hotspur in their upcoming Premier League match on Friday. Nottingham Forest recently ended their losing streak with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers, while Tottenham Hotspur bounced back with a convincing 4-1 win over Newcastle United.
Before Ange Postecoglou took the Tottenham job, Forest head coach Cooper was rumored to be in the running. However, despite a disappointing result at Molineux, he was not sacked by the Tricky Trees owner Evangelos Marinakis. The team’s performance improved in their recent match, earning a draw and avoiding a fifth-straight defeat. Currently, Forest sits in 16th place in the Premier League table, five points ahead of Luton Town in 18th place. Despite a previous unbeaten run at home, they have suffered back-to-back defeats to Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton.
Postecoglou’s team had a tough time, losing to West Ham United midweek and becoming the first team to score first in five consecutive Premier League games without winning any. However, these weaknesses were not evident in their match against Newcastle, where they won with goals from Richarlison, Destiny Udogie, and Son Heung-min, although Joelinton scored a consolation goal for Newcastle. Despite their recent struggles, Tottenham remains in fifth place and has the opportunity to catch up with Manchester City by defeating Nottingham Forest. However, Tottenham has not had much success in Friday games, winning only three out of 12.
Head-to-head
In the 2022-23 Premier League season, Tottenham defeated Nottingham Forest twice with an aggregate score of 5-1, but they were eliminated from the EFL Cup by Forest in the third round.
Prediction
Despite Tottenham’s medical staff still tending to numerous injured players, Postecoglou’s team is still susceptible to defensive mistakes. A motivated Forest team, known for their ability to score at the City Ground, is likely to capitalize on at least one attacking opportunity. Cooper’s team is aware that their manager’s job is on the line, but with Spurs showing renewed attacking prowess against Newcastle, the visitors’ offensive strength is expected to be too much for Forest to handle, casting further uncertainty on Cooper’s future.
