Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Fresh off a high-profile clash with Arsenal, Newcastle United shifts focus to Nottingham Forest at St James’ Park, this time in a game expected to be more subdued. Both teams are looking to regain momentum after disappointing results in their previous league outings. 

Newcastle fell 2-1 to Arsenal, while Forest suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to newly promoted Sunderland. With both sides still finding their rhythm this season, this matchup offers a chance to steady the ship and claim valuable points.

Current Standings: Newcastle sit just above the relegation zone in 15th with six points, while Nottingham Forest aren’t far behind in 17th on five points, setting up a crucial clash for both sides.

Head-to-Head Record: With 10 wins in 14 games, it's Newcastle who holds the bigger advantage in this rivalry, which has produced 3 draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Newcastle United Preview

Newcastle’s scoring woes continued in matchday six, losing 2-1 to Arsenal. Their lone goal came from a corner, while their xG was just 0.61—slightly higher than 0.46 against Leeds and 0.14 versus Bournemouth—with only three shots from open play. 

The match was ultimately decided by set-pieces, as Arsenal netted twice from corners, and Nick Woltemade the solitary headed goal for the Magpies. The sting was in the timing, with both goals coming late—one six minutes from full time and another in stoppage time.

Stats that matter 

1. Newcastle’s six points from six games mark their worst league start under Eddie Howe.
2. Nick Woltemade has now scored in each of his first two appearances for Newcastle United at home.
3. Newcastle have managed to win only once in their last eight Premier League games.  

Team News 

Eddie Howe is juggling a tricky selection headache as Fabian Schär, Yoane Wissa, and Jacob Ramsey sit out, with defender Tino Livermanto’s availability still in doubt. 

Newcastle United  Probable Starting Lineup - N Pope (GK); Trippier,  Thiaw, Botman, Hall (Defenders) ; Joelington, Tonali, Guimaraes (Midfielders); Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon (Forwards) 

Nottingham Forest FC Preview

Nottingham Forest’s struggles continued with a 1-0 loss to Sunderland following a 1-1 draw with Burnley, despite racking up 22 shots and an xG of 1.68. Despite going winless in the last five league games along with a managerial change. 

Forest are slowly showing a new attacking edge under Ange Postecoglou, with clear signs of a more proactive style taking shape. That newfound style will soon face a real test against tough opponents like Newcastle, Chelsea, Bournemouth, and Manchester United in the coming fixtures.

Stats that matter 

1. The loss against Sunderland was Forest’s fifth loss at home in their last seven league games.
2. Not since their win versus West Ham has Forest scored more than one goal in a Premier League match.
3. Nottingham are unbeaten in five of their last six away league games. 

Team News 

The visitors will be without Douglas Luiz and Ola Aina through injury, while defender Murillo faces a late fitness test before kick-off.

Nottingham Forest Probable Starting Lineup -  Sels (GK); Zinchenko, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams (Defenders); Dominguez, Elliott Anderson, Gibbs-White/McAtee (Midfielders);  Bakwa, Dan Ndoye, Chris Wood (Forwards).

NEWCASTLE UNITED vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC
Winning Prediction

Both sides come into this one short on confidence, but Newcastle will take heart from their dominance over Forest, winning six of the last seven meetings, and a thumping 4-0 Champions League win over Union Saint-Galloise. 

Still, Forest’s strong away record of five wins in their last six keeps this clash finely balanced, though the Magpies remain slight favorites on paper.

Newcastle United to Win (3-1)

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