Tottenham are hoping to return to winning ways in the Premier League under Igor Tudor.
Tottenham fans are increasingly concerned that the club could drop into the second division if results do not improve in the upcoming Premier League fixtures. The Lilywhites are winless in their last 12 league matches, with their most recent victory coming against Crystal Palace during the Christmas period. They remain the only team yet to register a league win since the turn of the year, heightening fears of relegation among supporters.
The midweek Champions League win against Atletico Madrid should serve as a morale booster for both the squad and the fans. The players rose to the occasion and went toe-to-toe with one of the most resilient teams in Europe. The North Londoners displayed plenty of fight and determination to return to winning ways, eventually securing an impressive 3-2 victory.
The Spurs faithful will now hope that Igor Tudor’s side can carry this momentum into their upcoming clash against Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon. It is a must-win encounter for both relegation-threatened teams, and a victory would provide the Lilywhites with some much-needed breathing space at the bottom of the table. Fans will be expecting the players to step up in what could be the most important game of the season for the North Londoners.
Tottenham have the upper hand against Nottingham Forest?
Tottenham are preparing for a crucial test against Nottingham Forest this weekend. The Lilywhites will be aiming to secure just their third home league win of the season as they take on Vitor Pereira’s side on Sunday. Both teams are coming off midweek victories, making it difficult to predict which side will carry greater confidence into the match as they battle to move clear of the relegation zone.
Chris Sutton, however, believes Spurs have enough momentum and quality to secure all three points against Nottingham Forest. Speaking on BBC, Sutton said,
“People have been panning Tottenham boss Igor Tudor but they will look upon him in a different light if his side win this game. Nottingham Forest’s issue is that they don’t score enough goals, and that lack of attacking threat might just cost them here. I know I keep mentioning it, but Forest manager Vitor Pereira has still not won a Premier League game all season, after 12 attempts with Wolves and Forest. I don’t think he will win this week, either, although this is going to be an extremely tight game.”
The pundit added,
“Spurs’ first aim will be to avoid any calamities like their red card against Crystal Palace in their previous home league game. They have a few injuries, but they still have a fair bit of quality in their team. Tottenham also have a bit of positivity and momentum after Wednesday’s home win over Atletico Madrid, even though it wasn’t enough to turn around their Champions League tie. Now they need to build on that. 1-0 Spurs.”
Nottingham Forest are struggling to produce consistent results in the Premier League under Vitor Pereira. They have failed to score enough goals in recent matches and are finding it difficult to make an impact in the final third. In contrast, Spurs appear to have regained some confidence following their win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Chris Sutton has predicted that the Lilywhites will rise to the occasion on Sunday, with the quality in their squad proving enough to secure a narrow 1-0 victory.
The head-to-head record between the two sides does not make encouraging reading for Spurs fans. The teams have faced each other 17 times in the competition, with the Lilywhites winning only seven of those encounters. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, have won nine matches, with one game ending in a draw. The two-time Champions League winners have also scored 23 goals in this fixture, one more than the North Londoners.
Will Igor Tudor find a way to secure all three points in what is being viewed as the most important match of Spurs’ season? Only time will tell.