Premier League· Kick-off : Saturday, September 5, 2026, 15:00 (UK time)
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham: 0-0 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Nottingham Forest 0-0 Tottenham. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Nottingham Forest (44%), while a draw was rated at only 25%. The final score ranked 7th among the most likely scorelines (6.1%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (56%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (53%): missed.
Match analysis
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham was played on Saturday, September 5, 2026 (Premier League, matchday 3). Venue: City Ground, Nottingham. Before kick-off, our model gave Nottingham Forest a 44% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Tottenham 31%. The most likely correct score is 1-1 (11.8%), ahead of 1-0 (9.4%) and 2-1 (9.1%).
Over their last 5 matches, Nottingham Forest have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 6 and conceding 6. Over their last 5 matches, Tottenham have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 10 and conceding 8. On recent form, there is little to separate the two teams. On average Nottingham Forest score 1.20 and concede 1.20 goals per game; Tottenham score 2.00 and concede 1.60. In the table, Nottingham Forest sit 15th with 1 points from 2 games, Tottenham 20th with 0 points from 2. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Nottingham Forest have averaged 1.38 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.40 for Tottenham.
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 2 wins for Nottingham Forest, 0 for Tottenham and 0 draws. The most recent ended Tottenham 0-3 Nottingham Forest (Mar 22, 2026). Nottingham Forest out or doubtful: N. Savona and I. Sangare. Tottenham: D. Kulusevski, W. Odobert, X. Simons, J. Maddison and Savinho. In double chance terms, "Nottingham Forest or draw" stands at 69%, "Tottenham or draw" at 56% and "no draw" at 75%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Nottingham Forest – Tottenham. 1-1 is the single most likely scoreline (11.8%); the 5 scores below add up to 45% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest 1-1 Tottenham | 11.8% |
| Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham | 9.4% |
| Nottingham Forest 2-1 Tottenham | 9.1% |
| Nottingham Forest 0-1 Tottenham | 7.6% |
| Nottingham Forest 1-2 Tottenham | 7.4% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 2.80 goals in total (1.55 for Nottingham Forest, 1.25 for Tottenham): over 2.5 goals has a 53% probability and both teams to score 56%. Nottingham Forest keep a clean sheet in 29% of scenarios, Tottenham in 21%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest expected goals | 1.55 |
| Tottenham expected goals | 1.25 |
| Both teams to score | 56% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 77% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 53% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 31% |
| Nottingham Forest clean sheet | 29% |
| Tottenham clean sheet | 21% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Nottingham Forest
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | Liverpool · Premier League | 2-2 | D |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Leeds · EFL Cup | 0-2 | L |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Leeds · Premier League | 0-1 | L |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Stade Brestois 29 · Club Friendlies | 2-0 | W |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen · Club Friendlies | 2-1 | W |
Tottenham
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | Newcastle · Premier League | 0-2 | L |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Charlton · EFL Cup | 5-1 | W |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Brentford · Premier League | 0-3 | L |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 1899 Hoffenheim · Club Friendlies | 2-2 | D |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 1899 Hoffenheim · Club Friendlies | 3-0 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Tottenham | 20 | 0 | 2 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Tottenham 0-3 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham | Premier League |
Out and doubtful
Nottingham Forest
- N. Savona (out)
- I. Sangare (out)
Tottenham
- D. Kulusevski (out)
- W. Odobert (out)
- X. Simons (out)
- J. Maddison (out)
- Savinho (out)
Other matches in this competition
- Ipswich 0-2 LiverpoolSep 4, 2026
- Newcastle 2-2 BournemouthSep 5, 2026
- Brighton 1-1 LeedsSep 5, 2026
- Brentford 1-1 SunderlandSep 5, 2026
- Fulham 2-3 Crystal PalaceSep 5, 2026
- Manchester City 1-0 CoventrySep 5, 2026
- Hull City 0-0 Aston VillaSep 5, 2026
- Everton 2-2 Manchester UnitedSep 6, 2026
- Arsenal 2-1 ChelseaSep 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Nottingham Forest a 44% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Tottenham 31%. Nottingham Forest are therefore slight favourites. Final score: 0-0.
What is the most likely correct score for Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham?
1-1 (11.8%), followed by 1-0 (9.4%), 2-1 (9.1%), 0-1 (7.6%) and 1-2 (7.4%).
Will both teams score in Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham?
The probability that both Nottingham Forest and Tottenham score is 56%. Nottingham Forest have a 29% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Tottenham 21%.
How many goals should we expect in Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham?
The model expects 2.80 goals (1.55 for Nottingham Forest, 1.25 for Tottenham). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 77%, over 2.5 goals 53%, over 3.5 goals 31%.
When and where is Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham played?
Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 15:00 (UK time), Premier League, matchday 3. Venue: City Ground, Nottingham.
What form are Nottingham Forest and Tottenham in?
Nottingham Forest: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (6 scored, 6 conceded). Tottenham: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (10 scored, 8 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham?
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 2 wins for Nottingham Forest, 0 for Tottenham and 0 draws. The most recent ended Tottenham 0-3 Nottingham Forest (Mar 22, 2026).
What was the Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Nottingham Forest 0-0 Tottenham. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Nottingham Forest (44%), while a draw was rated at only 25%. The final score ranked 7th among the most likely scorelines (6.1%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (56%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (53%): missed.
How is the Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.55 for Nottingham Forest, 1.25 for Tottenham) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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