Nottingham Forest host Tottenham Hotspur as both clubs chase a first win of the Premier League season.
If results elsewhere go in their favour, Forest can climb into the top ten with a win.
Tottenham meanwhile can climb out of the relegation zone with a win.
Team News
Daniel Munoz is available for Forest following his move from Crystal Palace before the transfer window closed.
Ibrahim Sangare is set to return after he sat out their 2-2 draw at Liverpool due to a calf injury.
Nicolo Savona is still sidelined with a knee injury.
Tottenham manager, Roberto De Zerbi could hand Tosin Adarabioyo and Mykhailo Mudryk their debuts following their deadline day arrivals from Chelsea.
James Maddison (shoulder) and Savio (knock) face late fitness checks but are expected to both make the matchday squad.
Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons (both ACL) remain sidelined.
When is Kick-Off?
Forest host Tottenham at the City Ground on Saturday 5 September at 3pm BST, untelevised live in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Forest have won their last four meetings against Tottenham (W4).
- Tottenham have won three of their last five league trips to Forest (W3, L2).
- Forest won both of last season’s meetings against Spurs by 3-0 results.
- Forest’s Igor Jesus has failed to score from any of his six shots in two league appearances this season.
- Tottenham have failed to score from any of their 10 shots on target in their opening two league games.
Prediction
Having twice taken the lead with a more confident attacking display, Forest should feel disappointed to had twice thrown away the lead but they now need to take the positives and build on that with a more solid defensive effort – especially if they take the lead.
Tottenham meanwhile have serious end product issues because to not even score from any of their 10 shots on target in the top flight this season is a worry, and something needs to change quickly because their next three league games do look tough so a more composed final touch is needed here.
Forest though do look like they’re in a better attacking place but if Spurs can get a goal, that will give them confidence going forward.
Prediction: Forest 2-1 Tottenham
Result: Forest 0-0 Tottenham
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