Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest

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Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest
Oct 5, 2025 2:00 pm
2 - 0

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Match details

Kick-off: October 5 2025, 14:00 BST; Stadium: St. James' Park

Confirmed lineups

Newcastle (4-3-3)
  • Goalkeeper: N. Pope
  • Defenders: K. Trippier, M. Thiaw, S. Botman, D. Burn
  • Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães, S. Tonali, Joelinton
  • Forwards: A. Elanga, Nick Woltemade, A. Gordon
Nottingham Forest (3-4-3)
  • Goalkeeper: M. Sels
  • Defenders: N. Milenković, Jair, Morato
  • Midfielders: N. Savona, Elliot Anderson, R. Yates, N. Williams
  • Forwards: D. Ndoye, C. Wood, M. Gibbs-White

Missing players

Newcastle will be without T. Livramento, Y. Wissa, and J. Ramsey, all sidelined due to injuries, which could impact their depth and tactical flexibility.

Nottingham Forest faces several absences as well, with O. Aina, Douglas Luiz, O. Zinchenko, and Murillo out due to various injuries, which poses a challenge to their squad stability.

Match background

This match pits Newcastle, currently at 15th place with 6 points, against 17th-placed Nottingham Forest with 5 points. With both teams struggling for form, the stakes are high as they aim to secure vital points to avoid relegation concerns.

Recent form

Newcastle's recent form shows a mixed bag with a record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last six matches. Their inconsistency has seen them score just 4 goals while conceding 5 in the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest has had a tougher time, suffering 4 losses in their last six matches, along with 1 win and 1 draw. They have conceded 10 goals in total during this period, reflecting a struggling defense.

Head-to-head record

  • February 23 2025: Newcastle 4 - 3 Nottingham Forest
  • November 10 2024: Nottingham Forest 1 - 3 Newcastle
  • February 10 2024: Nottingham Forest 2 - 3 Newcastle
  • December 26 2023: Newcastle 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest

Prediction

Given the current form and head-to-head results, Newcastle appears slightly favored to win, but a close contest is expected. Betting tip: BTTS: Yes, as both teams have shown vulnerabilities in defense.

Betting tipBTTS: Yes, as both teams have shown vulnerabilities in defense.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle
May 10, 2026 2:00 pm
1 - 1

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Match details

Date: May 10 2026, 14:00 BST

Stadium: The City Ground

Confirmed lineups

Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1)
  • Goalkeeper: M. Sels
  • Defenders: Jair, N. Milenković, Morato
  • Midfielders: N. Williams, E. Anderson, N. Domínguez, L. Netz
  • Forwards: D. Bakwa, Igor Jesus, T. Awoniyi
Newcastle (4-3-3)
  • Goalkeeper: N. Pope
  • Defenders: L. Hall, M. Thiaw, S. Botman, D. Burn
  • Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães, S. Tonali, Joelinton
  • Forwards: J. Murphy, N. Woltemade, W. Osula

Match background

This match is pivotal for both Nottingham Forest and Newcastle as they navigate the latter stages of the Premier League season. Nottingham Forest sits at 16th with 42 points, while Newcastle is just above in 13th with 45 points, making this encounter crucial for momentum and a potential push up the table.

Recent form

Nottingham Forest: The hosts have shown significant improvement in recent weeks, winning their last three matches, including key victories that have boosted their points tally. With a record of 11 wins, 9 draws, and 15 losses this season, their scoring averages suggest they can be a threat, especially at home.

Newcastle: In contrast, Newcastle's form has been troubling, with their last four matches yielding just one victory. They have lost three straight and will need to rebound quickly to stabilize their position in the league. As they strive to improve on a total of 13 wins, they must tighten their defense, which has conceded 51 goals this season.

Head-to-head record

  • October 5 2025: Newcastle 2 - 0 Nottingham Forest
  • February 23 2025: Newcastle 4 - 3 Nottingham Forest
  • November 10 2024: Nottingham Forest 1 - 3 Newcastle
  • February 10 2024: Nottingham Forest 2 - 3 Newcastle
  • December 26 2023: Newcastle 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest

Prediction

This match could be tightly contested, but with Nottingham Forest in better recent form, they may hold the advantage at home. Betting tip: BTTS: Yes.

Betting tipBTTS: Yes.