Nottingham Forest welcome Newcastle United to the City Ground for a Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon. Forest head into the match with renewed confidence after their impressive 3-0 victory over West Ham United in their previous outing. The Magpies, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their hard-fought 1-0 win against Arsenal at St James' Park last weekend. Both sides meet in what promises to be an intriguing mid-season encounter at the banks of the River Trent.
Where to watch Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United online and on television in the UK
Forest vs Newcastle will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with Ultra HDR also available for viewers with compatible devices. The clash between the Tricky Trees and the Magpies is exclusively available to Sky Sports subscribers in the UK.
Find the best predictions for Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United
The bookies are finding it tough to split Nottingham Forest and Newcastle in what promises to be a proper tight affair at the City Ground. The Magpies have been given a marginal edge with a 37.65% chance of victory, while Forest's win probability sits at 35.94%, showing just how close this one could be. The possibility of points being shared stands at 26.41%. bet365's odds perfectly reflect the expected close nature of this clash, with both Forest and the Toon priced identically at 2.62 for the win. The draw is available at 3.3, and these numbers suggest we're in for a proper battle between two sides who'll fancy their chances. Neither team has been established as a clear favourite, making this one a real head-scratcher for punters.
Nottingham Forest Summary of Recent Matches
Forest have been in impressive form at the City Ground lately, putting together a string of solid home performances. The Tricky Trees most recently dispatched West Ham with a commanding 3-0 victory, following up on a tidy 1-0 win against Palace. These results have helped mask their earlier home wobble when they fell to Fulham by a single goal in late September. The Reds have shown real mettle on their travels as well, picking up a brilliant 3-1 win at Leicester and earning a valuable point at Stamford Bridge in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea. Their resilience was also on display at the Amex, where they fought back to secure a 2-2 draw against Brighton. Forest's recent run of form, particularly their ability to both score goals and keep clean sheets at home, suggests they're finding their feet in the Premier League and becoming a proper handful for any opposition.
Newcastle United Results History
The Magpies have been struggling to find their rhythm on their travels lately, managing to collect just a single point from their last two away fixtures in the Premier League. Their most recent away day saw them fall to a 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge, while prior to that, they played out a goalless stalemate at Goodison Park against Everton, where they failed to break down the Toffees' resolute defence. Newcastle's away form presents a stark contrast to their impressive home performances, where they've recently notched up victories against Arsenal and Chelsea in different competitions. The Toon Army have shown they can be a tough nut to crack at St. James' Park, but their away displays have lacked the same cutting edge, with just one goal scored in their last two Premier League matches on the road. This inconsistency away from home could be a concern for the Magpies as they look to maintain their push for European football.
Match results between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United
The head-to-head record between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United heavily favours the Magpies, who have dominated this fixture with three victories from their five meetings. Newcastle have shown impressive form both home and away, securing one win at St. James' Park and two victories at the City Ground, demonstrating their ability to get results regardless of venue. The most recent encounter between these sides ended in a 1-1 stalemate in the EFL Cup. Forest have struggled to make home advantage count in this fixture, failing to secure a win on their own turf. Their sole victory against the Toon came on their travels, though they've generally found it tough going against Newcastle with just one win from five attempts. The overall head-to-head stats paint a clear picture of Newcastle's superiority in this matchup, with the Magpies winning 60% of their encounters, while Forest have managed just a single win alongside one draw.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United league position
Forest currently occupy third spot in the table while the Magpies find themselves in twelfth position. The two-time European Cup winners from the East Midlands are enjoying a strong campaign in the upper reaches of the standings, while Newcastle, despite their recent success and Saudi-backed investment, are languishing in mid-table, nine places behind Forest in the current league standings.
