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Premier League 2026/27

Everton vs Nottingham Forest prediction

1-0 is our call. See where the goals come from, what tips the balance and three bets at rising risk.

By Vishal Rao, Football EditorUpdated

41%Everton

26%draw

33%Forest

Predicted score 1-0 (half-time 0-0), from the Malik Mumbai goals model.

Quick overview

  • Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Everton at 41%.
  • Home advantage: Everton have both the better ratings and home advantage, which is worth about a quarter of a goal at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
  • Goals outlook: At 2.7 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (51% for the over).
  • Safest bet: Everton or draw (Double chance), about a 67% chance.

Who will win Everton vs Forest?

Our Everton vs Nottingham Forest prediction is 1-0. Everton are 41% to win, the draw is 26%, and both teams score in 55% of our simulations. The match kicks off Sat, 27 Feb 2027 at 20:30 IST.

Predicted score
1-0
Our pick
Everton, 41%
Draw
26%

What will decide it

The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.

  • Home advantage

    Everton have both the better ratings and home advantage, which is worth about a quarter of a goal at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

    Helps Everton

  • Goals outlook

    At 2.7 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (51% for the over).

    Helps Even

  • Quality gap

    Everton are well ahead on our ratings, with the draw at just 26%. An early goal for them would be hard for Forest to overturn.

    Helps Everton

How many goals in Everton vs Forest?

Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.

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Both teams score 55%Over 2.5 goals 51%Expected goals 1.44 / 1.26

Best bets for Everton vs Forest

One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.

  1. Safer

    Our chance 67%

    Double chance

    Everton or draw

    Covers a Everton win and the draw, so only an upset beats it. Expect a short price.

  2. Value

    Our chance 55%

    Both teams to score

    Yes

    Both attacks should create chances. We rate it 55%.

  3. Long shot

    Our chance 10%

    Correct score

    Everton 1-0

    The scoreline our model predicts. Correct-score markets pay long odds, so keep the stake small.

How the teams line up

Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.

Home

Everton

A solid mid-table side. Everton are hard to break down in front of their own fans at Hill Dickinson Stadium, but chances can be scarce at the other end too.

Away

Nottingham Forest

A solid mid-table side. Forest are hard to break down on the road at Hill Dickinson Stadium, but chances can be scarce at the other end too.

Match preview

Nottingham Forest visit Hill Dickinson Stadium to face Everton in the 2026/27 Premier League. We project 1.44 expected goals for Everton against 1.26 for Forest, and that gap drives our 41% rating for Everton. Line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off. A missing key player can change this more than any other factor, so wait for them.

Everton and Forest: the games either side

Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.

Everton play 7 days after their game away at Sunderland on 20 Feb. Their next league game is away at Man City 4 days after this one. It is game 27 of 38 for them.

Forest play 7 days after their game at home to Man Utd on 20 Feb. Their next league game is at home to Newcastle 4 days after this one. It is game 27 of 38 for them.

The reverse fixture, at City Ground, was played on Sat, 19 Dec 2026, so this is the second meeting of the season.

  1. 20 FebSunderland vs EvertonStadium of Light
  2. 20 FebForest vs Man UtdCity Ground
  3. 27 FebEverton vs ForestHill Dickinson StadiumThis match
  4. 03 MarMan City vs EvertonEtihad Stadium
  5. 03 MarForest vs NewcastleCity Ground

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Everton vs Nottingham Forest: questions fans ask

Quick answers to what readers ask us most.

Who will win Everton vs Forest?

We back Everton. Malik Mumbai's model gives Everton 41%, the draw 26% and Forest 33%, based on our club ratings, home advantage and recent form.

What time is Everton vs Nottingham Forest in India?

The game starts at 20:30 IST India time on Sat, 27 Feb 2027, which is 15:00 in the UK, at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool. TV picks can move the date, so check closer to the day.

What is the best bet for Everton vs Forest?

Our safer bet is Everton or draw (67%). For more value we like both teams to score: Yes (55%). Always check the confirmed line-ups first.

Everton vs Forest match kaun jitega?

Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Everton favourite hain. Everton ka chance 41%, draw 26% aur Forest ka chance 33% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.

How many goals will there be in Everton vs Nottingham Forest?

Our model expects 2.7 goals. The most likely total is 2 goals, and there is a 7% chance of a 0-0.

What is the score prediction for Everton vs Forest?

We predict 1-0, with 0-0 at half-time. The single most likely exact score in our model is 1-1 at 12%.

Is Everton vs Nottingham Forest a derby?

No, it is a regular league match between clubs from Liverpool and Nottingham.

Still unsure? Ask our team

Fixture dates and kick-off times follow the Premier League's published schedule and can change for TV or cup games. Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.

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