Nottingham Forest will be looking to continue their improved run of form, as they take on Newcastle United at the City Ground. Forest managed to beat Newcastle at St James’s Park earlier in the season, but this is a game that looks very tough to call for all punters and EPL betting apps.
Both sides will more than fancy their chances coming into this one and with the City Ground rocking, it should be an epic encounter.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United Best Odds
The atmosphere will be ramped up here in the East Midlands, with both Forest and Newcastle needing points for different reasons.
| Nottingham Forest – 13/5 (+260) | Draw – 11/4 (+275) | Newcastle United – 21/20 (+105) |
| Over – 3/4 (-133) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 11/10 (+110) |
| Yes – 4/6 (-150) | BTTS | No – 11/8 (+138) |
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United Analysis
Saturday Night Football is always excellent viewing and both Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United tend to deliver for punters with the biggest and best EPL betting sites.
Nottingham Forest
The arrival of Nuno Espirito Santo has certainly lifted the mood at the City Ground and the Portuguese manager has steadied the ship somewhat. The Tricky Trees remain 16th in the table and as one of the front runners with punters and Premier League betting sites for the drop but they have some very exciting players, who can win any game, at any time.
Team news: Ibrahim Sangare and Willy Boly remain away at the African Cup of Nations, whilst Divock Origi is out with a knock.
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup:
Matz Sels, Neco Williams, Murillo, Andrew Omobamidele, Nuno Tavares, Nicholas Dominguez, Danilo, Ryan Yates, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Morgan Gibbs-White & Taiwo Awoniyi
Newcastle United
The outlook for Newcastle United has improved hugely over the past few weeks, with Eddie Howe’s side booking their place in the last 16 of the FA Cup and picking up some improved Premier League results too.
A pulsating 4-4 home draw last week with Luton Town was chaotic but with so many players out injured for Newcastle currently, there is a feeling that a return to full strength is imminent, and this will be a real test of their mettle.
Team news: Key men Joelinton, Nick Pope, Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon remain injured, whilst Joe Willock and Elliott Anderson are longer-term absentees.
Newcastle United Predicted Lineup:
Martin Dubravka, Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Lewis Miley. Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimares, Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson & Jacob Murphy
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United Stats and Trends
- Nottingham Forest have won 3 and Newcastle United have prevailed twice in the last 5 meetings between the sides.
- Nottingham Forest beat Newcastle United earlier in the campaign, winning 3-1 at St James’s Park.
- Newcastle did the double over Forest last season.
- Only one have both teams failed to score in this fixture, in the last five meetings.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United Prediction
The City Ground will fully understand the importance of this game for their side and Nottingham Forest desperately need to pick up points if they are to pull away from Premier League relegation trouble.
Newcastle won’t hugely fear this test, but they know they will need to be on their toes from the outset and whilst Forest will pose problems, Newcastle should come out on top here.
Prediction: Newcastle United to win the match – 21/20 (+105) – Rhino Bet.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United – The Ultimate Bet
Newcastle United to win and BTTS – 11/4 (+275) – Fitzdares
Having picked up some good results on their travels of late, Newcastle United will arrive in the East Midlands with an increased sense of confidence.
Nottingham Forest are a tough nut to crack at home but Toon will be up for the challenge here and they should leave with three points in the bag.
