Carabao Cup: Nottingham Forest VS Tottenham Hotspur: Prediction, Probable lineups, Head-to-head, Key Stats
Tonight's match will test Antonio Conte's side to its limits again after they were upset by Liverpool over the weekend with an unconventional lineup that saw Ivan Perisic pair Harry Kane with some success
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Will it be again a Harry Kane show?Tottenham Hotspur have reached at least the semi-finals in three of the last four seasons, with their infamous 2008 final victory over Chelsea remaining their most recent trophy win.
In contrast, Nottingham Forest has only reached the fourth round once in their last seventeen attempts. Last Saturday, Nottingham Forest could not establish themselves in the Premier League, as they could only salvage a 2-2 draw against Brentford.
They have won only one of their last 11 league contests while losing seven and drawing three.
Last season, they were eliminated in the second round of the EFL Cup after drawing with Brentford. Manager Steve Cooper will hope his team can learn from the draw against Brentford as they shift their attention to the EFL Cup, which they lost in the second round.
Tottenham Hotspur is unbeaten in four of their previous five away games, with three victories and one draw.
As for head-to-head stats, Nottingham Forest has won 36 games, while Tottenham has come out on top in 56. At the same time, 29 games have been drawn.
Key Stats for the match
- Since August, Nottingham Forest have gone winless in ten of their previous eleven games across all competitions, losing seven and drawing three.
- Nottingham Forest will attempt to win the League Cup for the fifth time, having previously won four cup trophies.
- Since March 1997, Nottingham Forest has been unable to record a victory against teams from North London.
Tottenham Hotspur team news
Tottenham Hotspur might continue Dejan Kulusevski's return from injury by starting him at City Ground. Richarlison has returned to training and might be used off the bench.
Djed Spence could debut for Tottenham Hotspur after spending the 2021/22 season on loan at Nottingham Forest from Middlesbrough as Antonio Conte prepares to implement significant changes.
Predicted lineup: Forster, Lucas, Gil, Doherty, Sanchez, Tanganga, Lenglet, Sessegnon; Skipp, Bentancur, and Bissouma.
Nottingham Forest team news
Nottingham Forest still has Omar Richards, Harry Toffolo, Jack Colback, Giulian Biancone, and Moussa Niakhate on its long-term absent list.
After being dismissed from the club last summer, Serge Aurier might make his debut appearance against Tottenham Hotspur.
Predicted lineup: Hennessey, Lingard, Awoniyi, Surridge, Aurier, Worrall, Boly, Lodi, O'Brien, Yates, and Mangala.
Nottingham Forest VS Tottenham Hotspur prediction
Tottenham Hotspur's superior roster depth could save them in this instance, as players like Lucas Moura recognize the significance of earning a victory before the World Cup.
Tottenham Hotspur should be able to reproduce their early-season success on the banks of the River Trent based on their current play.
Final prediction: Spurs 2-0 Forest