Match Overview

Everton welcome Nottingham Forest to Hill Dickinson Stadium for a Premier League meeting on Saturday at 15:00. The hosts aim to build on a steady recent run, while Forest look to sharpen their away output. Wet and cool conditions are expected, which could influence tempo and decision-making. Their last meeting in April ended 1-0 to Everton, hinting at another tight contest.

• Fixture: Everton vs Nottingham Forest
• Competition: Premier League
• Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium (Liverpool, Merseyside)
• Date: 06-12-2025
• Kickoff: 15:00

Predicted Lineups

Everton

• J. Pickford
• M. Keane
• J. Tarkowski
• J. O’Brien
• V. Mykolenko
• J. Garner
• K. Dewsbury-Hall
• J. Grealish
• T. Iroegbunam
• I. Ndiaye
• T. Barry

Nottingham Forest

• M. Sels
• N. Milenkovic
• N. Williams
• N. Savona
• Morato
• E. Anderson
• I. Sangare
• C. Hudson-Odoi
• N. Domínguez
• D. Ndoye
• Igor Jesus

Injury & Suspension Report

Everton

• M. Keane – Injury
• M. Röhl – Groin Injury
• S. Coleman – Hamstring Injury
• N. Patterson – Ankle Injury
• I. Gueye – Red Card
• T. Iroegbunam – Yellow Cards
• J. Branthwaite – Hamstring Injury

Nottingham Forest

• Murillo – Illness
• Douglas Luiz – Hamstring Injury
• O. Aina – Hamstring Injury
• D. Bakwa – Hamstring Injury
• D. Bakwa – Injury
• A. Gunn – Knee Injury
• C. Wood – Knee Injury
• T. Awoniyi – Muscle Injury
• O. Zinchenko – Groin Injury
• Douglas Luiz – Thigh Injury

Head-to-Head

The last six meetings have averaged two goals per game, suggesting fine margins. Across 100 historical meetings, Everton lead with 44 wins and 21 draws, while Nottingham Forest have 35 victories. The most recent encounter in April ended 1-0 to Everton, reinforcing the trend toward closely fought contests.

Match Analysis & Prediction

Jordan Pickford anchors Everton’s defensive shape

Everton’s recent run has been steady rather than explosive, with two wins and a draw in their last five. The Toffees have averaged around a goal per game in that period, relying on patient build-up instead of relentless pressing. At home they lean on an organized defensive base, underpinned by Jordan Pickford’s form, highlighted by four clean sheets in his last nine home appearances. However, against similarly placed opponents this season, their defense has shown vulnerability, conceding over two goals on average, which remains a key area to tighten.

Igor Jesus’ away form and Forest’s threat

Forest’s recent away sequence includes two defeats and two draws from five, with five goals scored. Igor Jesus is the main reference point up front, registering four goals in nine away appearances. Against teams of a comparable level this season, Forest have recorded one win and one defeat, averaging 1.5 goals scored and two conceded, numbers that indicate they can create but also allow chances. If service from C. Hudson-Odoi and N. Domínguez is consistent, Forest carry a credible threat in transition.

Key battlegrounds and form context

Everton’s methodical possession and structured build-up may suit wet, cool conditions, where stability in midfield becomes decisive. With J. Garner and K. Dewsbury-Hall tasked to control phases, the hosts will look for clean entries to I. Ndiaye and T. Barry. Forest, meanwhile, will try to disrupt rhythm through I. Sangare’s defensive work and quick outlets to wide creators. Set pieces could be decisive given the expected tight margins and the recent H2H scoring trend.

Given Everton’s 1-0 win in April and both teams’ modest scoring profiles, a low-scoring game is likely. Prediction: Everton 1-1 Nottingham Forest.