With only three games remaining in the 2025/26 Premier League season, the stakes are rising at the City Ground as Nottingham Forest welcome Newcastle United for a crucial Matchweek 36 encounter.
Forest come into this one riding a wave of momentum in the Premier League after back-to-back statement wins over Chelsea and Sunderland, with Vítor Pereira’s side edging ever closer to Premier League safety.
They were convincingly beaten by Aston Villa in the second leg of the Europa League semi-final, so they will be looking to bounce back sooner rather than later and hopefully secure their Premier League future for next season.
Another victory here could mathematically secure their top-flight status depending on results elsewhere, and confidence around the City Ground is growing fast.
Newcastle, meanwhile, are looking to salvage a frustrating campaign after a turbulent run of form that has seen Eddie Howe’s side lose four of their last five league matches before responding with a much-needed win over Brighton.
Consistency has been the Magpies’ biggest issue throughout the spring, especially away from St James’ Park, and they now face one of the division’s form teams on hostile ground.
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What are the best picks for Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle?
Forest to win
Despite a poor showing in the Europa League against Aston Villa on Thursday, I still think Forest have enough quality to beat Newcastle at home.
With the extra motivation of three points bringing survival, and I’m sure the City Ground will be bouncing. Newcastle’s away form is also rocky at best.
I’m backing Forest to get the job done here.
Both teams to score
Goals should be expected here. Forest have looked far more dangerous in attack over the last month and have scored consistently at home, but clean sheets remain an issue against higher-quality opposition.
Newcastle’s defence has been vulnerable on the road throughout the second half of the season, yet Eddie Howe’s side still carries plenty of threat going forward through their pace on the counter.
Both teams have been finding the back of the net consistently, whilst also struggling to keep clean sheets, so this one seems fairly straightforward.
William Osula anytime goalscorer
William Osula could be an interesting value pick in the anytime goalscorer market for this one.
The young forward has seen increased involvement in Newcastle’s attack recently, and his pace and physicality could cause problems for a Forest back line that has occasionally struggled against direct runners.
With Forest likely to commit bodies forward at home, spaces should open up in transition, which suits Osula’s game perfectly.
Back Osula to score again here and continue his good run of form.
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Where can I watch Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle?
Viewers in the United States, can watch the game live on the USA Network, with streaming also available through Peacock and the NBC Sports app. Kickoff is at 9:00 am EST.
In the UK, the match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Kickoff is scheduled for 14:00 GMT.
What is Nottingham Forest’s current form?
W-W-W-W-L
What is Newcastle’s current form?
L-L-L-L-W
What is Nottingham Forest’s predicted team?
Sels – Williams, Morato, Milenkovic, Aina – Hutchinson, Anderson, Dominguez, Gibbs-White, Wood, Jesus.
Doubt: Aina, Gibbs-White
Injured: Hudson-Odoi, Boly,
What is Newcastle’s predicted team?
Pope – Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Burn – Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Willock, Murphy – Osula.
Injured: Livramento, Schar, Krafth.
What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle?
05/10/2025 Newcastle 2-0 Nottingham Forest (EPL)
23/02/2025 Newcastle 4-3 Nottingham Forest (EPL)
10/11/2024 Nottingham Forest 1-3 Newcastle (EPL)
28/08/2024 Nottingham Forest 4-5 Newcastle (EFL Cup – Pens)
10/02/2024 Nottingham Forest 2-3 Newcastle (EPL)
