Nottingham Forest have lost three of their last four league matches and they will be desperate to pick up all three points against Everton. They could easily be dragged into the relegation zone if they continue to drop points, and it remains to be seen whether they can climb up the table with a win here.
Meanwhile, Everton are 19th in the league table after their points deduction, and they are coming into this game on the back of a defeat against Manchester United. It is evident that Everton have been handed a devastating blow, and the Merseyside club are low in spirit and confidence right now.
A win here could give them a huge lift, and it remains to be seen whether the Toffees can grind out a morale-boosting victory away from home. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.
Nottingham Forest will be without the services of star striker Taiwo Awoniyi because of a groin injury. He is expected to return to action in March. Felipe Monteiro and Ibrahim Sangare are ruled out with knee injury and illness, respectively.
Nottingham Forest will start in a 4-1-4-1 formation, with Odysseas Vlachodimos in goal. Ola Aina and Harry Toffolo will be deployed as the full-backs. Moussa Niakhate will start alongside Murillo in central defence.
