Everton boss David Moyes expects better from his misfiring strikers Thierno Barry and Beto.
The Toffees drew 0-0 in a dour match against Burnley on Saturday, with Beto starting as Barry - who has established himself as Moyes' first-choice striker - coming on as a second-half substitute.
Beto and Barry both forced smart stops out of Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, though the duo have just two Premier League goals between them this season.
Barry's only Everton goal since his move from Villarreal came on December 6 against Nottingham Forest, in a 3-0 win for the Toffees, who head to the City Ground for their final game of 2025.
And while former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is shining for Leeds, both Barry and Beto rank among the 10th-worst expected goals underperformers among players who have netted at least once in the Premier League this term.
Beto has underperformed his xG by 3.4, while Barry has underperformed by 1.8.
Asked about Barry's performances as of late, Moyes said: "He’s played well. He’s improved. We’ve tried to give him a run of games to see what he can do.
"But ultimately our centre-forwards have got to score goals because if you’re a number nine, having just one goal, and Beto’s only got one [league goal] too, that’s not good enough."
Forest boss Dyche started 2025 at the helm at Everton, though he managed just one game before he departed and was replaced by Moyes.
Everton have taken 56 points in 2025, up from 39 points under Dyche in 2024.
Forest lost 2-1 to Manchester City on Sunday and sit 17th, though Moyes insists there should be no question over their quality.
"I don’t think anybody should be kidded by Forest," Moyes said.
"They qualified for Europe last year, they were well up the league and played really well. Their squad is far better than their position suggests at the moment."
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Nottingham Forest - Igor Jesus
After his assist against Man City, Jesus has been involved in more goals in all competitions than any other Forest player this season (eight – seven goals, one assist).
However, he is yet to register a goal involvement in consecutive appearances for Forest.
Everton - Tyler Dibling
Dibling was handed just his second league start of the season for Everton in their game at Turf Moor.
The winger created two chances and successfully completed four dribbles, and will be eager to build on that showing if given the nod on Tuesday.