Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest Premier League Prediction Match Details
The Premier League continues on Sunday with a top-four clash as Newcastle United hosts Nottingham Forest at St. James’ Park. Anticipate goals in a crucial battle for a top-four position. Find out our predictions and preview below.
Newcastle Preview & Form
Newcastle United will come into this game on the back of inconsistency with form in the league having won only two of their last five league matches while losing the other three games. Last weekend, the Magpies were hammered 4-0 by struggling to defend champion Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, with Eddie Howe’s side struggling in the game. However, their fans will be eager to end the season with at least a top-four finish, with the Magpies having already booked their spot at Wembley in the EFL Cup after a 4-0 aggregate victory over Arsenal as well as heading into the fifth round of the FA Cup. Currently, Eddie Howe’s side sits seventh in the Premier League with 41 points, three points behind the top four spot.
Eddie Howe’s side has struggled recently on their home soil, having lost each of their last two consecutive home games, with the defeats ending a five-home-game unbeaten run in the league. The Magpies have consistently scored in each of their last eight home games across all competitions.
Nottingham Forest Preview & Form
Nottingham Forest is enjoying a brilliant run of form under Espirito Nuno Santos, as Forest is firmly in the race for a top-four finish this season. However, after Forest experienced their biggest-ever Premier League win by hammering Brighton 7-0, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side failed to build on the result as they were beaten 2-1 last weekend by Fulham at the Craven Cottage Stadium. The Tricky Trees will now be desperate to get back to winning ways in their pursuit of a historic Champions League spot. Currently, they sit third in the Premier League table with 47 points from 25 games, three points above defending champions Manchester City.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side has suffered defeats in their last two league away games, conceding seven goals during the run while only scoring once. They will take confidence against Newcastle United, having beaten Newcastle United 3-1 last season at St. James Park, with Chris Wood scoring a hat trick in the game. Chris Wood has been banging in goals this season in the league, having scored 18 goals in the Premier League so far.
Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups
Newcastle predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Pope, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Joelinton, Guimaraes, Murphy, Gordon, Isak.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (3-5-2): Sels; Morato, Milenković, Murillo; Aina, Gibbs-White, Danilo, Anderson, Hudson-Odoi; Wood, Elanga.
Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Nottingham 1-3 Newcastle
- Nottingham 1-2 Newcastle Pen
- Nottingham 2-3 Newcastle
- Newcastle 1-3 Nottingham
- Nottingham 1-2 Newcastle
Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest Prediction Betting Tips
Historically, Newcastle has won eight of their last nine meetings with Nottingham Forest at St. James Park, and we expect them to put in a good fight in this game following last weekend’s disappointing result. However, both sides are in good scoring form, so it’s a good bet on both teams to score.
