Everton eyeing back-to-back victories as Forest visits.
Everton vs. Nottingham Forest kicks off at 15:00 [GMT] on Saturday, December 6, at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton and Nottingham Forest meet at the Hill Dickinson Stadium this Saturday in the Premier League. Everton sit 10th with 21 points, while Nottingham Forest occupy 16th place with 15 points. Both teams step into the encounter having secured narrow 0–1 away victories in their most recent matches. Everton’s last outing produced a 0–1 win against Bournemouth, while Nottingham Forest claimed the same scoreline against Wolverhampton. Recent form provides further contrast between the teams, yet neither arrives in poor shape. Everton [DWWLW] come into this weekend with just one defeat across their last five matches and a scoring run of five consecutive games, suggesting improved attacking rhythm. The tactical duel adds another layer to the fixture, as the managers possess an extensive competitive history. David Moyes and Sean Dyche have crossed paths 11 times as opposing managers. Moyes has registered three wins, three draws, and five defeats in those meetings, showing no clear supremacy and reflecting tightly contested managerial matchups. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Thierno Barry in attack is expected here. Idrissa Gueye is suspended for this fixture.
Nottingham Forest also show notable resilience, losing only once across their last seven games. Their performances on the road stand out even more, as they are currently three away matches unbeaten and have secured back-to-back away victories. These numbers frame Forest as a side that has found a stable approach away from home despite their lower position in the table. The clubs share a long and historical rivalry in English football. They have faced each other 134 times, with Everton holding the advantage through 58 wins compared to Nottingham Forest’s 48 victories. At the Hill Dickinson Stadium, the Merseyside club enjoy an even stronger historical edge, having collected 43 wins in 67 encounters, while Forest have left with victory on only 11 occasions. Looking specifically at meetings in the English League, 118 fixtures have taken place between the two, and once again Everton lead, with 52 victories. Nottingham Forest have claimed 42 wins in league play, and 24 matches have ended level. The most recent meeting between the sides followed this broader historical trend, ending 1–0 in favour of Everton. Dyche’s own record facing Everton is equally balanced. Across 14 meetings, he holds six wins, one draw, and seven defeats. Looking deeper into club-specific history, Moyes has faced Nottingham Forest on eight occasions, with three wins, two draws, and three defeats, mirroring the even nature of these clashes. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Igor Jesus in attack is expected against the Toffees.