The City Ground will play host to a huge fixture on Tuesday 30th January, as Nottingham Forest host Arsenal, a game that has plenty of betting apps and punters salivating.
A repeat of last season’s 1-0 win in this fixture would be the ultimate aim for Forest, who have shown signs of improvement under Nuno Espirito Santo in recent weeks.
Arsenal meanwhile recovered from their little wobble to thump Crystal Palace last time out and they will be eager to get their campaign fully back on track here.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Best Odds
The City Ground is sure to be rocking, as Nottingham Forest take on Arsenal, in a game that could have a big impact on the respective seasons of both sides.
| Nottingham Forest – 7/1 (+700) | Draw – 19/5 (+150) | Arsenal – 4/9 (-225) |
| Over – 7/10 (-143) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 6/5 (+120) |
| Yes – 10/11 (-110) | BTTS | No – 20/21 (-105) |
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Analysis
Whilst Arsenal will start as the strong favourites here with many EPL betting sites, Nottingham Forest will be bang up for the challenge in front of their home fans.
Nottingham Forest
Having Nuno Espirito Santo on board at the City Ground has given Nottingham Forest fans a welcome boost, especially with financial irregularity question marks surrounding the club currently.
Wins over Newcastle United and Manchester United have certainly lifted the mood around Nottingham Forest and despite losing to Brentford last time out, Forest look well placed to stave off relegation with many UK betting apps.
Team news: There are plenty of hurdles for Forest to overcome currently, with 6 players away on duty at the African Cup of Nations. In addition, Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White are doubtful for this one, whilst Taiwo Awoniyi remains out until February.
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup:
Matt Turner, Murillo, Neco Williams ,Andrew Omobamidele ,Harry Toffolo ,Ryan Yates ,Danilo ,Oriel Mangala ,Morgan Gibbs-White ,Callum Hudson Odoi , and Chris Wood.
Arsenal
A festive wobble at the Emirates had plenty of Premier League betting sites writing off Arsenal but Mikel Arteta’s side are not done yet. With just the Champions League and Premier League to focus on this year, the objective for Arsenal is clear – to win a major trophy.
Beating Crystal Palace last time out will be the perfect confidence booster for the Gunners ahead of this one, who will also want revenge for last season’s defeat at the City Ground.
Team news: Jurrien Timber has been a long-term absentee for Arsenal all season, whilst Thomas Partey and Fabio Vieira should be making a return to the first team fold soon.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup:
David Raya, Ben White, Gabriel, William Saliba, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Stats and Trends
- Home advantage has proved telling in the last 5 meetings between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal, with Forest winning the last two home games and Arsenal winning the other 3 at the Emirates.
- NottinghamForest are unbeaten in 4 of opening 6 games under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
- Arsenal haven’t won away from home in the Premier League since early December (Luton Town 4-3).
- Chris Wood has scored 6 goals in his last 6 games in all competitions for Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Prediction
The unforgiving nature of the Premier League rears its head very often and both Nottingham Forest and Arsenal will be desperate to ensure they put points on the board here.
Forest are in a relegation scrap this season but they have improved markedly under Nuno Espirito Santo in recent weeks and they will believe they can trouble Arsenal here.
However, the Gunners are a side on the up, after thrashing Crystal Palace last time out and they will fancy their chances of picking up a win on the road at the City Ground here.
Prediction: Arsenal to win the match – 4/9 (-225) – Rhino Bet.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal – The Ultimate Bet
Over 2.5 goals in the game – 7/10 (-143) – Fitzdares
The atmosphere at the City Ground will be raucous for this one, with the home fans smelling blood, after beating Arsenal in their last two visits to the East Midlands.
Arsenal will look to face the challenge head on, playing on the front foot and with both sides eager to get the ball down and play at every opportunity, plenty of goals could be on the horizon here.
