Chris Sutton believes not much separates Nottingham Forest and Everton as the sides go head to head this Sunday (2pm) at the City Ground.
Forest's woeful record away from home continued against West Ham, after being defeated 4-0 last time out. But Steve Cooper's side have been able to rely on their home form this campaign, having held Manchester City to a draw in recent weeks.
After two defeats and a draw in their last three games, the Reds sit just four points above their opponents Everton. Sean Dyche's men are winless in their last two games.
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Ahead of the clash, BBC pundit Sutton has predicted the sides to share the spoils and believes there "won't be many goals".
He said: "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.
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