Supercomputer predicts Tottenham's chances in Nottingham Forest clash

Tottenham face Nottingham Forest on Saturday desperately needing a victory.

The Lilywhites were defeated in their opening two Premier League matches, but the nature of the defeats will concern Roberto De Zerbi the most.

They failed to score in either clash with Brentford and Newcastle, and have conceded five goals.

They need to start picking up positive results, especially given the fact that they have spent £315million in the transfer window.

That kind of expenditure brings a new type of pressure, as there is extra scrutiny if expensive players do not turn up.

Now, a new prediction has emerged for the clash at the City Ground, and it could spell trouble for the visitors.

What is the latest supercomputer prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham?

The Opta Analyst supercomputer has predicted something that is unprecedented in the fixture.

The prediction model gives Forest a 39.5 per cent chance of victory in the contest.

Meanwhile, Spurs are handed a 33.4 per cent chance to win, with a draw rated as a 27.2 per cent likelihood.

If the prediction is correct, and the result goes in the hosts' favour, then it will be the first-time ever that Forest have won five league matches in row against the Lilywhites.

De Zerbi and his players will be keen to avoid that, especially given that it would mean that they have suffered three losses in a row to start the campaign.

Why Tottenham may be confidence despite being the underdogs

Tottenham have a reason to be confident in the contest, as they have added Mykhailo Mudryk to their ranks.

The Ukrainian winger has been out of action since November 2024 due to a doping ban, but he will be eager to hit the ground running with his new team.

His relationship with De Zerbi will help, as he worked with the Italian boss at Shakhtar Donetsk in the 2021-22 season.

The manager will hope that Mudryk's understanding of his system will help him to slot straight into the side, in the place of Mathys Tel, who underperformed against Newcastle.

Mudryk could be the difference between a negative result and a positive one, if he can step into the mix and make an immediate impact.