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Premier League 2026/27

Nottingham Forest vs Everton prediction

Our predicted score is 1-0. Below: the goals outlook, the deciding factors and three bets from safe to long shot.

By Vishal Rao, Football EditorUpdated

55%Forest

23%draw

22%Everton

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

Quick overview

  • Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Forest at 55%.
  • Home advantage: On top of being the stronger side, Forest get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at City Ground.
  • Goals outlook: Both sides create chances.
  • Safest bet: Forest or draw (Double chance), about a 78% chance.

Who will win Forest vs Everton?

Our Nottingham Forest vs Everton prediction is 1-0. Forest are 55% to win, the draw is 23%, and both teams score in 55% of our simulations. The match kicks off Sat, 19 Dec 2026 at 20:30 IST.

Predicted score
1-0
Our pick
Forest, 55%
Draw
23%

What will decide it

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

  • Home advantage

    On top of being the stronger side, Forest get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at City Ground.

    Helps Forest

  • Goals outlook

    Both sides create chances. We expect 2.9 goals, with over 2.5 at 55%, so an open game is more likely than a cagey one.

    Helps Goals

  • Quality gap

    Forest are well ahead on our ratings, with the draw at just 23%. An early goal for them would be hard for Everton to overturn.

    Helps Forest

How many goals in Forest vs Everton?

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 55%Expected goals 1.81 / 1.07

Best bets for Forest vs Everton

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

  1. Safer

    Our chance 78%

    Double chance

    Forest or draw

    Pays out on a Forest win or a draw. The odds are low because only an upset loses it.

  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

    Forest 1-0

    Our predicted score. Correct-score odds are long, so a small stake is plenty.

How the teams line up

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

Home

Nottingham Forest

Forest are tough to score against in front of their own fans at City Ground, though they don't create a great deal themselves.

Away

Everton

Everton are tough to score against on the road at City Ground, though they don't create a great deal themselves.

Match preview

Everton visit City Ground to face Nottingham Forest in the 2026/27 Premier League. Forest get a 55% rating from our model, which expects 1.81 goals from Forest and 1.07 from 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.

Forest and Everton: the games either side

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

Forest play 7 days after their game away at Sunderland on 12 Dec. Their next league game is away at Man Utd 8 days after this one. It is game 16 of 38 for them.

Everton play 7 days after their game away at Brighton on 12 Dec. Their next league game is at home to Sunderland 7 days after this one. It is game 16 of 38 for them.

The reverse fixture, at Hill Dickinson Stadium, is on Sat, 27 Feb 2027, so this is the first of two league meetings this season.

  1. 12 DecSunderland vs ForestStadium of Light
  2. 12 DecBrighton vs EvertonAmerican Express Stadium
  3. 19 DecForest vs EvertonCity GroundThis match
  4. 26 DecEverton vs SunderlandHill Dickinson Stadium
  5. 27 DecMan Utd vs ForestOld Trafford

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Nottingham Forest vs Everton: questions fans ask

Quick answers to what readers ask us most.

Who will win Forest vs Everton?

We back Nottingham Forest. Malik Mumbai's model gives Forest 55%, the draw 23% and Everton 22%, based on our club ratings, home advantage and recent form.

What time is Nottingham Forest vs Everton in India?

Sat, 19 Dec 2026, 20:30 IST India time (15:00 UK), at City Ground in Nottingham. Broadcast changes can shift Premier League fixtures, so confirm nearer kick-off.

What is the best bet for Forest vs Everton?

For a safer bet, Forest or draw (78%). For value, both teams to score: Yes (55%). Wait for the confirmed line-ups first.

Forest vs Everton match kaun jitega?

Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Nottingham Forest favourite hain. Forest ka chance 55%, draw 23% aur Everton ka chance 22% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.

Is Nottingham Forest vs Everton a derby?

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

Will both teams score in Forest vs Everton?

We rate both teams to score at 55%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 55%.

Is it legal to bet on the Premier League in India?

Not for real money online. India's Online Gaming Act 2025 bans online money games, including betting, along with their advertising and payment processing. Our legal guide explains what is still allowed. This is not legal advice, and you must be 18 or over.

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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