Nottingham Forest aims for Champions League qualification after strong Premier League run

Nottingham Forest is currently in second place in the Premier League after a 2-0 win against Everton, marking their fifth consecutive victory. This is their best position in nearly 30 years, raising hopes for Champions League qualification. Historically, teams in fourth place on Christmas Day have a nearly 50% chance of finishing in the top four. Forest's current points total suggests they could secure enough points to qualify for the Champions League, depending on their performance in the second half of the season. Opta's predictions give Forest a 10.1% chance of finishing fourth and a 21.5% chance of finishing fifth. If successful, they could still qualify for European competitions through various league and cup outcomes.