Everton will travel to City Ground to play against Nottingham Forest in their next game in the English Premier League 2024/25 season. The Toffees are 15th in the points table with 35 points in 31 matches. They have managed to win seven games, draw 14, and lose 10 games so far this season in the league. Everton are coming to this game on the back of a draw against Arsenal in the Premier League.
Vitalii Mykolenko has started training for Everton after his return from injury but there are doubts about whether he can be fit in time to play this game. Dwight McNeil has returned after a long injury with minutes against Arsenal. During the last 14 meetings, Nottingham Forest have won five times; there have been three draws, while Everton FC have won six times. In this article, let us take a look at the predicted lineup of Everton against Nottingham Forest.
4-2-3-1 Everton Predicted Lineup Against Nottingham Forest:
Defence:
In goal, Jordan Pickford remains a rock, pulling off crucial saves this season despite some shaky moments under pressure. At right back, Jake O’Brien has settled in nicely, showing composure and tackling grit, though he’s still finding his attacking rhythm. The center-back duo of James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite is a fortress—Tarkowski’s leadership and aerial dominance pair perfectly with Branthwaite’s calm ball-playing ability, though the latter’s occasional lapses need tightening. Nathan Patterson at left-back brings energy, but his defensive positioning has been tested, even if his crosses add an attacking dimension. This is the expected back four that is set to play.
Midfield:
In the engine room, Jack Harrison anchors as a defensive midfielder. He is tirelessly tracking back and offering neat passes, though his creativity could use a spark. Alongside him, Idrissa Gueye is the relentless ball-winner. He breaks up play with tenacity, but his forward passing remains hit-or-miss.
On the right, James Garner has been a revelation. He possesses an immense work rate with pinpoint set-pieces, though he is yet to fully unlock his goal-scoring potential. Abdoulaye Doucouré, as the attacking midfielder, drives forward with power and has chipped in with goals. However, inconsistency dogs him in tighter games. On the left, Iliman Ndiaye has shown his skills with quick feet and vision. He has cut in to create chances—his standout season so far, though he is still gelling in with teammates. These are the five who are ready to play against Nottingham in the midfield.
Attack:
Up top, Beto will lead the line with his physicality and pace. He has bullied defenders and pressed relentlessly. Beto’s hold-up play has improved, but his finishing still remains erratic. Still, his work rate stretches defenses, and he created the space for others. If Beto can find his shooting boots, he could be the difference-maker against Forest’s stubborn backline. Everton will lean on his hunger to deliver.
