Tottenham will host Nottingham Forest in the upcoming Premier League match. Both teams are struggling: the hosts are 16th with 30 points, while the visitors are one place below with 29 points. Analysis of recent games shows that both teams are struggling defensively. Tottenham have conceded 12 goals in their last five matches (not to mention seven in the Champions League), while Nottingham have kept just one clean sheet. However, in their December meeting, Forest defeated Spurs 3-0, demonstrating the visitors' ability to score against this opponent.
Both teams are considerably tired after European matches, but their current standings require them to push forward today, as Spurs and Forest risk falling into the relegation zone, with a goal-by-goal exchange the most likely scenario. Both teams are expected to score, as any defensive mistake can lead to a goal, and the need to score points will force opponents to take risks.
