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Nottingham Forest & Arsenal Prediction

Nottingham Forest
L L W D D
vs
11:30
18 Oct · Sun
Arsenal
W W L W W
Venue: City Ground Referee: Michael Oliver
Our prediction · Pre-match analysis
All: Both Teams to Score : No
85% confidence
1.81
Odds

Win Probability

Pre-match analysis
Home win
16%
Nottingham Forest
Draw
25%
No bet
Away win
59%
Arsenal

Last Matches

Nottingham Forest · Last 5

11.10 ACrystal Palace 1 - 3 L
19.09 HCoventry 0 - 1 L
12.09 AAston Villa 2 - 1 W
05.09 HTottenham 0 - 0 D
29.08 ALiverpool 2 - 2 D

Arsenal · Last 5

13.10 HLille 3 - 0 W
10.10 HLeeds 2 - 1 W
19.09 ABrighton 0 - 3 L
15.09 AIpswich 4 - 2 W
12.09 ASunderland 2 - 0 W

Head-to-Head

17.01.2026 Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal 0 — 0
13.09.2025 Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest 3 — 0
26.02.2025 Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal 0 — 0
23.11.2024 Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest 3 — 0
30.01.2024 Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal 1 — 2

Injuries and Suspensions

Nottingham Forest

+Igor Jesus
+M. Gibbs-White
+N. Milenkovic
+N. Savona

Arsenal

+C. Tzolis
+M. Zubimendi
+P. Hincapie
+W. Saliba

As Nottingham Forest prepares to host Arsenal at the City Ground, both teams are looking to make a significant impact in this crucial Premier League clash. With Arsenal sitting comfortably in second place, they are keen to maintain their momentum, while Nottingham Forest, currently positioned 13th, is eager to climb the league table.

Nottingham Forest's recent form has been mixed, with just one win in their last five matches. The team's home performances have been particularly concerning, with only one win and one draw in their last five outings at the City Ground. They have struggled to find the net consistently, averaging only 0.40 goals per game at home. Despite these challenges, Forest will take heart from their resilient defensive display in the 0:0 stalemate against Tottenham. With no injuries or suspensions, manager Steve Cooper has a full squad to choose from as they aim to improve their home record.

Arsenal, on the other hand, arrives in Nottingham with an impressive run of form, having won four of their last five matches. Their away performances have been equally strong, with a solid average of 1.60 goals scored per game. The Gunners have managed to keep a tight defense, conceding just once in their last five away games. Arsenal's attacking prowess was on full display in their recent victories, including the 4:2 triumph over Ipswich. With a full squad available, Mikel Arteta's side will look to continue their dominance in this fixture, having won three of their last five encounters with Forest.

Both Nottingham Forest and Arsenal are set for an intriguing battle, with Forest's home struggles contrasting against Arsenal's strong away form. The prediction for this match leans towards Arsenal's attacking capabilities and Nottingham's current scoring issues, making "All: Both Teams to Score: No" a compelling betting option. Given Arsenal's recent defensive solidity and Nottingham's difficulties in finding the net, this outcome seems most probable.

Prediction and Betting Tips

85% Confidence
All: Both Teams to Score : No
Nottingham Forest has struggled to score at home, averaging 0.40 goals, while Arsenal's defense has been robust away, conceding only once in five matches.
1.81
Odds

Bookmakers Odds

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
Bookmaker 1 X 2
Pin Up Best odds 6.55 4.17 1.67 Bet now
William Hill 5.80 3.80 1.57 Bet now
Bet365 6.25 3.90 1.55 Bet now
Marathonbet 6.40 4.05 1.59 Bet now
BetVictor 6.00 4.00 1.53 Bet now
1xBet 6.50 4.12 1.62 Bet now