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Predicted Score

Last update of insights: 08 May 2026

Nottingham
Nottingham
Final result
0 – 3
CoachAI prediction
1 – 1
✗ Outcome incorrect
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Match Insight

This is a survival battle in late March. The weather is expected to be cold (10°C) and damp, which often favors a physical, defensive approach. Referee Michael Oliver is known for letting the game flow but will be under pressure given the stakes. Forest manager Vítor Pereira is currently unbeaten in three games against Spurs, suggesting he has the tactical blueprint to frustrate them.

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Match Scenario's

45%
35%
20%
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Scenario Explanation

1 draw (45% likelihood). Both teams are exhausted from European midweek excursions and the psychological weight of the relegation battle often leads to conservative play. Scenario 2: A narrow 1-0 or 2-1 Tottenham win (35%), driven by individual brilliance from Xavi Simons and home support. Scenario 3: A Nottingham Forest upset (20%), repeating their 3-0 success by exploiting Spurs' high-line fatigue on the break. Given Forest's finishing struggles without Wood and Spurs' creative void, a shared point is the most analytical conclusion.

Projected xG by CoachAI

1.55

Home xG

1.42

Away xG

Upset Chance

High

Risk of unexpected result

Tottenham FORM

1 W · 1 D · 3 L
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18/3 Tottenham Hotspur FC 3-2 Club Atlético de Madrid W 1.45
15/3 Liverpool FC 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur FC D 1.12
10/3 Club Atlético de Madrid 5-2 Tottenham Hotspur FC L 1.10
5/3 Tottenham Hotspur FC 1-3 Crystal Palace FC L 1.45
1/3 Fulham FC 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur FC L 1.38

Nottingham FORM

0 W · 3 D · 2 L
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15/3 Nottingham Forest FC 0-0 Fulham FC D 1.22
4/3 Manchester City FC 2-2 Nottingham Forest FC D 0.82
1/3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2-1 Nottingham Forest FC L 1.10
22/2 Nottingham Forest FC 0-1 Liverpool FC L 1.15
11/2 Nottingham Forest FC 0-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC D 1.42
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Key Factors

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Relegation 'Six-Pointer': Only 1 point separates 16th-placed Tottenham and 17th-placed Forest, creating a high-pressure, cagey atmosphere.

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xG Divergence: Tottenham is significantly overperforming their xG (+8.83), while Forest is heavily underperforming (-13.92), suggesting both teams are due for a statistical correction.

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Tactical Shift: Spurs recently adopted a 4-4-2 under Igor Tudor which improved defensive stability against Atletico, but they remain vulnerable to the counter-attacks that saw them lose 3-0 in the reverse fixture.

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Fatigue & Squad Depth: Both teams played high-intensity European matches midweek; Spurs have a depleted midfield (missing Maddison, Kudus, Bissouma) but have regained their starting defensive duo (Romero, Van de Ven).

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Injuries & Absentees

Tottenham is facing a massive injury crisis in creative areas with James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, and Yves Bissouma all sidelined. The return of Romero and Van de Ven stabilizes the defense, but the burden of creation falls heavily on Xavi Simons. Nottingham Forest is missing their primary goal threat Chris Wood, which severely impacts their ability to capitalize on the high volume of chances they typically create.

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What is the Coach AI prediction for Tottenham vs Nottingham?

Coach AI predicts a score of 1-1 with a win probability of 44% for Tottenham, 27% draw and 29% for Nottingham.

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