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Everton vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, score and odds

Everton35% · fair 2.86
KhelKing lean37%Everton 35%, draw 28%, Nottingham Forest 37%

Draw 28% · fair 3.57

Nottingham Forest37% · fair 2.70
Kick-off
20:30 IST · 15:00 UK
Date
Sat, 27 Feb 2027
Venue
Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
UK broadcast
Not yet picked for UK TV
By KhelKing Football Desk, Premier League analysisUpdated

The case · 01

Who wins Everton vs Forest, and why?

The argument for the favourite, and the route to an upset.

Why they should win

Nottingham Forest

  1. 37% to win on the KhelKing goals model, a fair back price of 2.70.
  2. 1.31 expected goals to 1.28: they should create the better chances.
  3. Enough extra quality to overcome a trip to Hill Dickinson Stadium.

How they could upset it

Everton

  1. 35% to win plus 28% for the draw: 63% that Forest do not win.
  2. The home crowd at Hill Dickinson Stadium is behind them.
  3. An early goal would force Forest to chase.

Goals model · 02

How many goals will there be in Everton vs Forest?

The KhelKing goals model, run thousands of times.

  • Forest 37%, draw 28%, Everton 35%: a coin flip.
  • Projected score 1-2, with the goals line on a knife edge (2.6 xG).
  • Both teams to score: 53% on the KhelKing model.
Projected score
1-2
Half-time
0-0
Both score
53%
Expected goals
1.28 – 1.31
Chance of each goal total
012345+

Deciding factors · 03

Which factors will settle this match?

Home advantage, expected goals and the factor carrying the most weight here.

  1. Home advantage

    Home support is worth about a fifth of a goal to Everton. It closes the gap but does not erase Forest's extra quality.

    EdgeEven

  2. Expected goals

    With 2.6 expected goals, the 2.5 line is near 50/50 (48% for the over).

    EdgeEven

  3. Draw risk

    A 28% draw chance is high by Premier League standards, which is why our anchor bet protects against the draw instead of backing a straight win.

    EdgeDraw

How to play it · 04

How should you back or lay Everton vs Forest on KhelKing?

Fair prices for the pick and the outsider, then three selections from the safest to the boldest.

Back

Nottingham Forest

Accept 2.70 or longer. A ₹100 back at 2.70 pays ₹270 including your stake.

Fair price2.7037%
Lay

Everton

Lay only at 2.86 or shorter. At 2.86, a ₹100 lay puts ₹186 at risk to win ₹100.

Fair price2.8635%
SaferThree ways to play itBolder

  1. AnchorLowest risk

    Double chance

    Forest or draw

    Covers two of the three outcomes. Only a Everton win loses.

    65% chance1.54

  2. ValueBalanced

    Total goals

    Under 3.5

    A tight contest is the likeliest outcome, and four or more goals would be unusual.

    74% chance1.35

  3. Long shotHighest reward

    Correct score

    Everton 1-2 Forest

    The model's likeliest scoreline. Correct-score bets pay big but rarely land, so keep the stake light.

    8% chance12.50

Team shape · 05

How will the two teams set up?

Official line-ups are announced roughly an hour before kick-off.

At home

Everton

Everton are a pragmatic mid-table team: sturdy out of possession at Hill Dickinson Stadium, but short of the creativity to dictate a game.

Away

Nottingham Forest

Forest are likely to sit in a compact shape on the road at Hill Dickinson Stadium and wait for a single opening rather than chase control.

What could change · 06

What would change the KhelKing prediction?

Team news and match events that would move our numbers.

  1. If

    Forest field a weakened XI

    Then

    Rotation or a missing key player would take several points off their win chance. Line-ups drop an hour before kick-off.

  2. If

    Everton score first

    Then

    The favourite must chase, and both the draw and the upset become far more likely.

  3. If

    a red card arrives in the first hour

    Then

    Playing with ten men rewrites the expected-goals picture, whichever team it hits.

The long read · 07

Everton vs Forest match preview

Everton's best hope is to keep it level going into the final 30 minutes, when a draw becomes very live.

Everton welcome Nottingham Forest in front of a home crowd, and the KhelKing numbers tilt toward Forest. The expected-goals split (1.28 for Everton, 1.31 for Forest) is the strongest signal, and it drives our 37% for Forest. Everton's best hope is to keep it level going into the final 30 minutes, when a draw becomes very live.

Fixture timeline · 08

Fixture timeline: Everton and Forest

Rest days and the next game for both clubs, taken from the official Premier League fixture list.

Everton play 7 days after their match away at Sunderland on 20 Feb. Next they are away at Man City 4 days after this game. Premier League game 27 of 38.

Forest play 7 days after their match at home to Man Utd on 20 Feb. Next they are at home to Newcastle 4 days after this game. Premier League game 27 of 38.

The two clubs already met at City Ground on Sat, 19 Dec 2026, so this is the return fixture.

  1. 20 FebSunderland vs EvertonStadium of Light
  2. 20 FebForest vs Man UtdCity Ground
  3. 27 Feb · this matchEverton vs ForestHill Dickinson Stadium
  4. 03 MarMan City vs EvertonEtihad Stadium
  5. 03 MarForest vs NewcastleCity Ground

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Everton vs Nottingham Forest FAQs

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Who will win Everton vs Forest?

KhelKing expects Nottingham Forest to win. The goals model rates Everton 35%, the draw 28% and Forest 37%, which we grade as a coin flip.

What is the predicted score for Everton vs Nottingham Forest?

Our projected score is 1-2, with 0-0 at half-time. The most frequent exact score across our simulations is 1-1, at 13%.

What are the fair odds for Everton vs Forest?

By our numbers: Everton 2.86, draw 3.57, Forest 2.70. Any back price shorter than that offers no value on the KhelKing model.

What time does Everton vs Nottingham Forest kick off in India?

20:30 IST in India (UK date Sat, 27 Feb 2027, 15:00 UK time), at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. Kick-offs can be moved for TV, so recheck nearer the day.

Why could Everton upset Forest in Everton vs Forest?

35% to win plus 28% for the draw: 63% that Forest do not win. The home crowd at Hill Dickinson Stadium is behind them. An early goal would force Forest to chase.

How should I trade Everton vs Forest on KhelKing?

By KhelKing numbers, back Nottingham Forest at 2.70 or longer, or lay Everton at 2.86 or shorter. A lay wins whenever Everton fail to win; at 2.86, a ₹100 lay carries ₹186 of liability. Prices move before and during play, so check the live back and lay odds first.

Everton vs Forest match kaun jeetega?

KhelKing ke goals model mein Nottingham Forest aage hain: Everton 35%, draw 28%, Forest 37%. Sabse sambhavit score 1-2 hai. Yeh ek anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

How many goals are expected in Everton vs Forest?

2.6 expected goals in all. The likeliest goal count is 2, and a 0-0 shows up 8% of the time.

Can Everton cause an upset in Everton vs Forest?

Yes, with an early goal, a disciplined back line and an off day for Forest's attack. KhelKing gives Everton a 35% chance.

Is it legal to bet on Everton vs Forest in India?

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