Former Everton Joleon Lescott is expecting a battle of attrition when Nottingham Forest and the Toffees meet in their crucial relegation showdown.
The sides separated by four points, with third-bottom Everton having the worst scoring record in the Premier League with just 17 goals in 25 games. Since Dyche succeeded the sacked Frank Lampard last month, Everton have scored just twice in five games, winning two and losing three.
Meanwhile, Forest suffered an alarming late collapse at West Ham United last weekend to continue their wretched away form., although it has been a difficult story at the City Ground, where the Reds are unbeaten since September.
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With both sides desperate for points, Lescott is predicting a tight and tense affair.
“It’s two wins and three defeats for Sean Dyche so far at Everton and it’s no surprise both of those successes have come at home," Lescott told LiveScore.
“The Toffees are without an away win since October and slipped back into the relegation zone with defeat against Villa last weekend. They now visit a Forest side who similarly prefer home games.
“Steve Cooper will be determined to ensure another 4-0 defeat like last week doesn’t happen and will make them hard to beat - that doesn’t bode too well for the Toffees, who struggle to create chances. Prediction: Nottingham Forest 0-0 Everton.”
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