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Premier League 2026/27

Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest 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

57%Spurs

23%draw

20%Forest

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

Quick overview

  • Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Spurs at 57%.
  • Home advantage: On top of being the stronger side, Spurs get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
  • Goals outlook: 2.7 goals is our expectation, which leaves over 2.5 at a finely balanced 51%.
  • Safest bet: Spurs or draw (Double chance), about a 80% chance.

Who will win Spurs vs Forest?

Our Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest prediction is 1-0. Spurs are 57% to win, the draw is 23%, and both teams score in 51% of our simulations. The match kicks off Sat, 13 Mar 2027 at 20:30 IST.

Predicted score
1-0
Our pick
Spurs, 57%
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, Spurs get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

    Helps Spurs

  • Goals outlook

    2.7 goals is our expectation, which leaves over 2.5 at a finely balanced 51%.

    Helps Even

  • Quality gap

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

    Helps Spurs

How many goals in Spurs vs Forest?

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

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Both teams score 51%Over 2.5 goals 51%Expected goals 1.78 / 0.96

Best bets for Spurs 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 80%

    Double chance

    Spurs or draw

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

  2. Value

    Our chance 71%

    Total goals

    Under 3.5

    A tight game is likely, and four or more goals would be unusual.

  3. Long shot

    Our chance 12%

    Correct score

    Spurs 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

Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs are a well-coached side that grinds out results in front of their own fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, built on a strong midfield.

Away

Nottingham Forest

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

Match preview

The 2026/27 Premier League brings Nottingham Forest to Tottenham Hotspur's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs get a 57% rating from our model, which expects 1.78 goals from Spurs and 0.96 from Forest. Check the team sheets, released roughly an hour before kick-off, because one absence can shift the odds more than anything else.

Spurs and Forest: the games either side

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

Spurs play 10 days after their game away at Bournemouth on 03 Mar. Their next league game is away at Everton 7 days after this one. It is game 29 of 38 for them.

Forest play 10 days after their game at home to Newcastle on 03 Mar. Their next league game is at home to Villa 7 days after this one. It is game 29 of 38 for them.

The reverse fixture, at City Ground, was played on Sat, 05 Sept 2026, so this is the second meeting of the season.

  1. 03 MarBournemouth vs SpursVitality Stadium
  2. 03 MarForest vs NewcastleCity Ground
  3. 13 MarSpurs vs ForestTottenham Hotspur StadiumThis match
  4. 20 MarEverton vs SpursHill Dickinson Stadium
  5. 20 MarForest vs VillaCity Ground

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest: questions fans ask

Quick answers to what readers ask us most.

Who will win Spurs vs Forest?

Tottenham Hotspur, on our numbers: Spurs 57%, draw 23%, Forest 20%. The model uses club ratings, home advantage and recent form.

What time is Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest in India?

Kick-off is 20:30 IST India time on Sat, 13 Mar 2027 (15:00 in the UK), at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Premier League dates can move for TV, so check nearer the day.

What is the best bet for Spurs vs Forest?

For a safer bet, Spurs or draw (80%). For value, total goals: Under 3.5 (71%). Wait for the confirmed line-ups first.

Spurs vs Forest match kaun jitega?

Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Tottenham Hotspur favourite hain. Spurs ka chance 57%, draw 23% aur Forest ka chance 20% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.

Will both teams score in Spurs vs Forest?

We rate both teams to score at 51%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 51%.

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.

Is Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest a derby?

No, it is a regular league match between clubs from London 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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