Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday, 14 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Nottingham Forest beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 in a convincing display at home. The game started evenly, but Forest took the lead in the 28th minute when Callum Hudson-Odoi scored, assisted by Ibrahim Sangaré, giving them a boost after their recent mixed form that included a heavy loss to Everton but wins over Wolves and Liverpool. Tottenham, coming off a win against Brentford but with losses to Fulham and Arsenal, struggled to respond before half-time.

After the break, Forest doubled their advantage early in the 50th minute with another goal from Callum Hudson-Odoi, again set up by Ibrahim Sangaré, which really put them in control. Tottenham made a triple substitution around the hour mark to try and turn things around, but Forest sealed the win in the 79th minute when Ibrahim Sangaré scored, assisted by Callum Hudson-Odoi. This result builds on Forest’s up-and-down run, while Spurs will rue their inability to convert possession into chances.

The stats show a closely fought battle for the ball, with Tottenham edging possession at 52% to Forest’s 48%, but Forest made their moments count more effectively with three assists leading to goals, while Spurs had none. Tottenham completed more successful dribbles at 57 compared to Forest’s 35, suggesting they tried to break through individually, yet both sides had just three corners each, pointing to limited set-piece threats.

Discipline-wise, Tottenham picked up three yellow cards against Forest’s one, which might have disrupted their rhythm, and they used all five substitutions to chase the game, including a triple change at 59 minutes where Lucas Bergvall replaced Rodrigo Bentancur, João Palhinha came on for Archie Gray, and Ben Davies took over from Djed Spence, followed by Brennan Johnson for Mohammed Kudus and Mathys Tel for Randal Kolo Muani at 80 minutes. Forest, in contrast, made only two late changes, with Douglas Luiz replacing Igor Jesus at 85 minutes and Dan Ndoye coming on for Callum Hudson-Odoi in stoppage time, helping them manage the lead comfortably without any penalties or injury-time drama on either side.

The match turned on Callum Hudson-Odoi’s opener in the 28th minute, assisted by Ibrahim Sangaré, which broke the deadlock after a cagey start and set Forest on their way. Tottenham’s discipline issues cropped up soon after, with Archie Gray booked in the 40th minute, adding to their frustrations.

Forest extended their lead in the 50th minute through another Hudson-Odoi goal, again from Sangaré’s assist, before Ibrahim Sangaré capped it off in the 79th minute with a goal assisted by Hudson-Odoi. Tottenham’s yellow cards for Lucas Bergvall in the 70th and Pedro Porro in the 84th didn’t help their comeback, while Forest’s Nicolò Savona picked up their only booking in the 31st, but it was the goals that proved decisive without any red cards or penalties shifting the momentum.

Nottingham Forest lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, which allowed them to stay compact and hit on the counter, with Ibrahim Sangaré and Callum Hudson-Odoi forming a key partnership that delivered assists and goals throughout the match. Their setup helped control the midfield, especially as Sangaré’s involvement led to crucial moments.

Tottenham Hotspur also went with a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to dominate possession through players like Archie Gray and Rodrigo Bentancur in the middle, but their partnerships struggled to create clear chances. Substitutes like Lucas Bergvall and João Palhinha were brought on to add energy, yet the shape couldn’t break down Forest’s defence effectively.

Coral’s Man of the Match is Callum Hudson-Odoi, who shone brightly with two goals and one assist, along with two key passes that kept Forest’s attack ticking. His contributions were vital in turning the game, even though he didn’t create big chances, showing his quality in decisive moments before being substituted late on.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Everton (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Liverpool (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Nottingham Forest (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Brentford (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Newcastle United (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Fulham (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Arsenal (A)

Nottingham Forest have just beaten Tottenham Hotspur 3-0, a result that lifts them to 16th on 18 points after a patchy run including a loss to Everton but wins over Wolves and Liverpool. They’ll look to build on this momentum in their next match against Fulham on 22 December 2025 at 20:00, with the visitors sitting 13th on 20 points, making it a chance for Forest to close the gap and pull further away from the bottom half.

Tottenham Hotspur have just lost 3-0 to Nottingham Forest, leaving them in 11th on 22 points following a mixed spell with a win over Brentford but defeats to Fulham and Arsenal. They face a tough test next against Liverpool on 20 December 2025 at 17:30, with the Reds in 6th on 26 points, so Spurs will need to bounce back quickly to keep their push for higher spots alive.

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