Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Newcastle United, desperate to end their three-match losing streak in the 2024/25 Premier League, face a tough test against a wounded Nottingham Forest hurt by a couple of unexpected results.  Newcastle limp into this clash after a humbling 4-0 defeat to Manchester City, while Nottingham Forest will be reeling from a late collapse against Fulham. Both sides, wounded from recent setbacks, will be desperate to bounce back when they meet on Sunday. 

Current Standings: Currently Newcastle  finds itself at 7th  position in the table with 41  points, while Nottingham continues to occupy the 3rd position with 47 points.  

Head-to-Head Record: With 9 wins in 13 games, it's Newcastle who holds the bigger advantage in this rivalry, which has produced 3 draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Newcastle United Preview

With each game, Newcastle's top-four hopes fade further, and their latest defeat to Manchester City only deepens the setback for Eddie Howe and his men.Seems the recent  cup successes—securing an EFL Cup final spot against Liverpool and an FA Cup fifth-round place entry—have taken a toll on their league form, with three defeats in their last four Premier League outings. 

Another defeat on Sunday could see Newcastle slip further, with Fulham, Brighton, and Villa ready to pounce. On the contrary, a win could halt Newcastle’s slide, potentially lifting them to fourth or at least above struggling Chelsea and Bournemouth if other results go their way.

Alexander Isak has been a key figure for Newcastle, firing 17 goals this season, placing him fourth in the Premier League's top scorer race. Notably, he’s been just as lethal against Nottingham Forest, tallying 4 goals and 1 assist in 3 matches – including a brilliant brace in a 2-1 away win last season, and a goal-plus-assist in a 3-1 triumph at the City Ground in the reverse fixture. 

Team News 

The Magpies remain largely injury-free, but the heavy hammering from Manchester City may force Howe to shake things up. Expect fresh faces like Nick Pope, Tino Livramento, and Lewis Mikey to step in.

Newcastle United  Probable Starting Lineup - Pope/Dubravka(GK) , Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Guimaraes, Miley, Gordon, Isak, Murphy

Nottingham Forest FC Preview

If someone had told Nuno Espírito Santo before the season that Nottingham Forest would be sitting in third place by February-March, he probably would have laughed it off. Yet here they are, defying expectations and turning dreams into reality. Now, the real challenge begins—holding their ground and ensuring this fairytale doesn’t fade. The last thing they want is to stumble at the finish line and let a golden Champions League spot slip through their fingers.

However, recent results suggest Forest might be letting their hard-earned position slip. For a team built on defensive solidity, conceding nine goals in their last four games is a worrying trend. A crushing 5-0 loss to Bournemouth, a 2-1 defeat to Fulham, and even a shaky 3-2 win over Southampton raise serious concerns. If they don’t tighten up fast, their Champions League dream could soon be over. 

This clash isn’t just about two top-half teams—it’s also a battle of two in-form strikers: Alexander Isak and Chris Wood. Like Isak, Wood has been on fire this season, netting 18 league goals, including four in his last two games and a stunning hat-trick against Brighton. If Nottingham Forest want all three points, they’ll need their star striker to deliver once again.

Team News

Nottingham Forest head to St. James’ Park in decent shape, boosted by Callum Hudson-Odoi’s return from injury. With Odoi back in the midst, Nuno is expected to shift from the recent 3-5-2 shape to a 4-2-3-1 setup. That likely means Morato makes way, with Hudson-Odoi joining forces with Wood, Anthony Elanga, and Morgan Gibbs-White in a dynamic attacking quartet.

Nottingham Forest Starting Lineup -  Sels (GK); Morato, Milenkovic, Murillo; Aina, Anderson, Danilo, Williams; Gibbs-White; Elanga, Wood

NEWCASTLE UNITED vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC
Winning Prediction

Both teams enter this clash low on confidence after recent setbacks.  Having won only once in their last 13 meetings against Newcastle—and suffering a 3-1 loss to the Magpies earlier this season—Nottingham Forest were clear underdogs. However, Newcastle’s recent struggles, including back-to-back home defeats, added intrigue to the matchup. Unsurprisingly, the hosts are favored by most bookmakers. Newcastle have odds of 1.85 to win, while both Forest and a draw are priced at 4.00.

Nottingham Forest to Win (1-2)

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