Everton vs Nottingham Forest
20th August 1500hrs
Football – England – Premier League
Pick Draw & BTTS
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 15/4 odds taken 1205 GMT, Friday 19 August
Everton take on Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park in the Premier League this Saturday. The Toffees have kicked off the campaign with two defeats, while Forest beat West Ham United in their last one. Frank Lampard’s boys, who are the bookies’ favourites here, will be desperate for all three points on home turf. Check out the latest odds and top tips in our Everton vs Nottingham Forest betting preview.
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Everton Preview – Can the Toffees seal a vital three points?
Everton had a miserable campaign and only just survived last season, and they have made a slow start to this term. The Merseysiders have taken no points from their opening two league fixtures.
On the opening weekend of the 2022-23 season, Everton were narrowly beaten by Chelsea at Goodison Park, with a Jorginho penalty proving to be the only difference between the two teams. Frank Lampard’s side then lost 2-1 to Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa at Villa Park last Saturday.
If Everton want to keep themselves away from danger this term, these are the types of games they must be winning. After back-to-back losses, can the Toffees bounce back with three points in front of their home fans? The hosts are available at 10/11.
Nottingham Forest Preview – Will the Reds build on West Ham win?
Nottingham Forest are already off the mark this season, as Steve Cooper’s men won their first home fixture last week. They started life back in the Premier League with a defeat at Newcastle United, though the Reds gave a good account of themselves at St James’ Park.
They were the underdogs in last Sunday’s game against David Moyes’ West Ham at the City Ground. It was a close game and Nottingham Forest certainly rode their luck at times, but Taiwo Awoniyi’s goal on the stroke of half time gave Forest a memorable 1-0 win over the Hammers.
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Nottingham Forest will be desperate to build on that and claim a positive result in the blue half of Merseyside this weekend. The bookmakers are offering the decent price of 3/1 for an away win.
Everton vs Nottingham Forest Betting Advice
This will be the first meeting between the pair since the 1998-99 Premier League season. Nottingham Forest were relegated at the end of the campaign, but they were 1-0 winners at Goodison Park in January ’99, with Pierre van Hooijdonk scoring the only goal of the game.
The reverse match at the City Ground that year went Everton’s way, as a Duncan Ferguson brace gave the Toffees a 2-0 win. The Merseysiders have won four of the last five meetings.
Key Facts – Everton vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tip
- Everton have lost their opening two games
- Nottingham Forest picked up their first Premier League win this century last weekend
- Forest won the last meeting back in 1999
Everton will be desperate for all three points after two losses, but Forest could be tricky opponents for the Toffees at the weekend.
Nottingham Forest were excellent in a ferocious City Ground atmosphere last Sunday, and we can see Steve Cooper’s boys following that up with a draw at Goodison. Check out the draw and both teams to score at 15/4.
Brennan Johnson was outstanding in the EFL Championship last season, and the Wales international has not looked out of place in the Premier League so far. You can 10/1 for Johnson to score first here.
The best betting odds for Everton vs Nottingham Forest
Everton to win: 10/11 at Bet365
Draw: 13/5 at Bet365
Nottingham Forest to win: 3/1 at Bet365
