Former Premier League stars Chris Sutton and Paul Merson have given their predictions for Nottingham Forest's match with Everton on Sunday (2pm).
Steve Cooper's side will be looking to boost their home record after being defeated 4-0 at West Ham last weekend. Everton, meanwhile, will be looking to move away from the relegation zone after more misery was piled on with defeats to Aston Villa and leaders Arsenal.
A win for the hosts would see Forest open the gap to seven points to the Toffees. Here's what former Premier League stars Sutton and Merson have predicted...
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Sutton told BBC Sport: "This is a big one - a win here would give Nottingham Forest some breathing space over the bottom three, but Everton would drag Steve Cooper's side right back into trouble if they take the points.
"On form, it's Forest who are clear favourites - they haven't lost at home in the league since September and are quite courageous at the City Ground, while Everton have managed only one away win all season and are often toothless too.
"But, when I think about both sides and what's at stake, I don't think there will be much in it. This will be a real battle - it could get pretty jittery, and there won't be many goals."
Sutton prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Everton.
Merson, who disagreed, told SportsKeeda: "Everton's threat has generally been limited to set-pieces of late. They have become a bit harder to beat under Sean Dyche but that's not saying much.
"They got booed off the pitch after their 2-0 loss against Aston Villa last weekend. I see Nottingham Forest being too much for them to handle at City Ground this weekend. Everton's last away game was against Liverpool and they were shockingly poor in that game.
"I’m backing Nottingham Forest to win this one 2-0. Forest are very good at home. Their away record is atrocious. I expect them to win. Nottingham will get a seven-point lead over Everton if they do that."
Merson prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Everton.
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