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Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest - Predictions, Stats & Odds

Premier League Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 31

Premier League - Gameweek 31

Sunday, 22 Mar 2026 • 14:15

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Bill Nicholson Way, Tottenham, London)

Tottenham Hotspur

0 : 3

Nottingham Forest

Goals

45'
0 : 1
Igor Jesus
0 : 1
Igor Jesus45'
62'
0 : 2
Morgan Gibbs-W...
0 : 2
Morgan Gibbs-White62'
87'
0 : 3
Taiwo Awoniyi
0 : 3
Taiwo Awoniyi87'

Game Review

In a surprising turn of events at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Nottingham Forest secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in their Premier League clash. This result defied pre-match expectations, as Tottenham were considered favorites, especially playing at home. The match began with an unexpected dominance from Nottingham Forest, who took the lead just before halftime through Igor Jesus. His goal in the 45th minute set the tone for the visitors, who were relentless in their pursuit of victory. The second half saw Morgan Gibbs-White (GAP +0.7%) double Forest's lead in the 62nd minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Tottenham. The final blow came in the 87th minute when substitute Taiwo Awoniyi sealed the win with a well-taken goal. Tottenham's lineup saw two changes from their previous match, with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven (GAP +4.1%) coming in, replacing Radu Drăgușin and Souza. These changes were part of a tactical adjustment by the home team manager, though they failed to deliver the desired impact. Nottingham Forest made a single change, introducing Omari Hutchinson in place of Nicolás Domínguez, which proved effective as Hutchinson contributed to the team's dynamic play. Matz Sels (GAP +2.1%) was instrumental in goal for Nottingham Forest, making several crucial saves to keep a clean sheet. Ola Aina (GAP +3.9%) also stood out, providing stability in defense and contributing to the team's overall performance. This defeat leaves Tottenham in a precarious position as they struggle to maintain consistency in their form. For Nottingham Forest, this victory is a significant boost, enhancing their momentum as they climb the league table. The result highlights the competitive nature of the Premier League, where any team can triumph on their day. Post-match reactions emphasized the tactical discipline and execution by Nottingham Forest, with their head coach praising the team's resilience and ability to capitalize on Tottenham's vulnerabilities. Tottenham, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their defensive frailties as they look to bounce back in their next fixture.

Lineups

Tottenham Hotspur

PosPlayer
GK
Guglielmo Vicario
DEF
Cristian Romero
DEF
Kevin Danso
DEF
Pedro Porro
DEF
Djed Spence
DEF
Micky van de Ven
DEF
Archie Gray
MID
Pape Matar Sarr
FWD
Dominic Solanke
FWD
Richarlison
FWD
Mathys Tel

Substitutes

46'Lucas Bergvallfor Djed Spence
46'Destiny Udogie
for Micky van de Ven
67'Xavi Simonsfor Richarlison
67'Randal Kolo Muanifor Mathys Tel
84'Conor Gallagherfor Archie Gray

Nottingham Forest

PosPlayer
GK
Matz Sels
DEF
Ola Aina
DEF
Nikola Milenković
DEF
Neco Williams
DEF
Murillo
MID
Morgan Gibbs-White
MID
Ibrahim Sangaré
MID
Elliott Anderson
MID
Omari Hutchinson
FWD
Callum Hudson-Odoi
FWD
Igor Jesus

Substitutes

70'Ryan Yatesfor Callum Hudson-Odoi
71'Taiwo Awoniyi
for Igor Jesus
80'Dan Ndoyefor Omari Hutchinson
90'James McAteefor Morgan Gibbs-White
90'Nicolás Domínguezfor Elliott Anderson
Difference Maker Star: Top 3 players of their team

League Table after the game

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
16Nottingham Forest3188153143-1232
L
L
D
D
W
17Tottenham Hotspur3179154050-1030
L
L
L
D
L

Last Games

Tottenham Hotspur

@Liverpool
1 - 1
vsCrystal Palace
1 - 3
@Fulham
1 - 2
vsArsenal
1 - 4
vsNewcastle United
1 - 2

Nottingham Forest

vsFulham
0 - 0
@Manchester City
2 - 2
@Brighton and Hove Albion
1 - 2
vsLiverpool
0 - 1
vsWolverhampton Wanderers
0 - 0

Head-to-Head

22 Mar 2026
Tottenham Hotspur0 - 3Nottingham Forest
22 Mar 2026Tottenham Hotspur
0 - 3
Nottingham Forest
14 Dec 2025
Nottingham Forest3 - 0Tottenham Hotspur
14 Dec 2025Nottingham Forest
3 - 0
Tottenham Hotspur
21 Apr 2025
Tottenham Hotspur1 - 2Nottingham Forest
21 Apr 2025Tottenham Hotspur
1 - 2
Nottingham Forest
26 Dec 2024
Nottingham Forest1 - 0Tottenham Hotspur
26 Dec 2024Nottingham Forest
1 - 0
Tottenham Hotspur
07 Apr 2024
Tottenham Hotspur3 - 1Nottingham Forest
07 Apr 2024Tottenham Hotspur
3 - 1
Nottingham Forest

Premier League

Gameweek 31

18 Feb • 20:00
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Arsenal
2 - 2
20 Mar • 00:00
Bournemouth
Manchester United
2 - 2
21 Mar • 00:00
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
21 Mar • 12:45
Brighton and Hove Albion
Liverpool
2 - 1
21 Mar • 15:00
Fulham
Burnley
3 - 1
21 Mar • 17:30
Everton
Chelsea
3 - 0
21 Mar • 20:00
Leeds United
Brentford
0 - 0
22 Mar • 12:00
Newcastle United
Sunderland
1 - 2
22 Mar • 14:15
Aston Villa
West Ham United
2 - 0
22 Mar • 14:15
Tottenham Hotspur
Nottingham Forest
0 - 3

What is GAP?

What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?

Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.

What is GAP?

GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.