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Nottingham Forest Vs Everton Preview

Tournament: Premier League

Date: Saturday, 12 April

Kick-off time: 14:00 GMT

Venue: The City Ground

Nottingham Forest are set to tussle with Everton at the City Ground on Saturday in round 32 of the Premier League action, looking to return to winning ways.

Nottingham Forest are one of the contenders for the top four places this season after enjoying an impressive season thus far. The Reds are languishing in the third position in the table, having accumulated 57 points courtesy of their 17 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses.

They have won three of their last five matches, drawing once and suffering a defeat in the last match against Aston Villa. Chris Wood is their top scorer this term with 18 goals, with Anthony Elanga providing the most assists with 8.

Everton, on the other hand, has also endured a good run of form ever since David Moyes took the dugout. The Toffees currently find themselves in 15th position, 15th points above the relegation zone.

Although they have looked good in recent matches, their inconsistency in converting chances has cost them after registering five draws from six matches while losing once. In the last match, they played a 1-1 draw against Arsenal to further dent their title chances. Iliman Ndiaye is their top scorer this season with seven goals, while Dwight McNeil is laying on the most assists with three.

Nottingham Forest Team News

The Reds have been dealt with some setbacks in recent days, as one of the star performers Anthony Elanga ruled out due to a muscle injury. Ola Aina is another who is sidelined due to a calf injury with Chris Wood and Taiwo Awoniyi possible doubts for this match.

Everton Transfer News

As for the Toffees, they will also be without three players for this match. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is out injured with a hamstring while Jesper Lindstrom and Orel Mangala also miss out due to a groin and cruciate ligament injuries.

Nottingham Forest Vs Everton Predicted Lineups

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Sels

Defenders: Morata, Milenkovic, Murillo

Midfielders: Dominguez, Yates, Anderson, Williams

Attackers: Silva, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi

Everton predicted lineup(4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Pickford

Defenders: O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Patterson

Midfielders: Gueye, Iroegbunam

Attackers: Harrison, Doucoure, Ndiaye; Beto

Nottingham Forest Vs Everton H2H Record

Matches between these two teams have always been close encounters. In the last five matches, Everton registered two wins, drew two, and lost once against them.

Key players to watch in Nottingham Forest Vs Everton

Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest)

Matz Sels has been one of the top-performing goalkeepers in the division this season. The Belgium international has kept the most clean sheets in the competition with 13 and is a prime contender for the Golden Glove.

Sels has a save percentage of 73%, having already made 100 saves and only conceded 37 goals from 31 matches, which highlights the impact he has made. He is also a commanding figure who helps the team in set pieces due to his long stature of physique.

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton)

The Senegalese international has been in fine form for the Toffees this season, banging goals here and there with his trickery and clinical finishing.

This season, he has scored seven goals from 26 matches, with four of them coming in the last six matches, with a xG of 0.9. Everton will once again rely on his services to help the team find the back of the net here.

Nottingham Forest Vs Everton Prediction

Both teams have performed well this season, particularly the home team, which will be aiming to achieve the top four places. Everton have done well under David Moyes, but their away form hasn't been that great. We expect Nottingham Forest to edge them here with a close victory, given they will be playing at home.

Predicted Score: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Everton

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