Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle
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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.