Nottingham Forest host Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday, with kick-off set for 2:00pm at the City Ground. The hosts were beaten in the Europa League semi-final on Thursday, but can confirm their top-flight status with a victory against the Magpies. Find our match preview and best bets below.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both teams to score | 8/11 @ Bet365 (57.9%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Nottingham Forest have been one of the Premier League’s most in-form attacking sides, scoring 19 goals across their last eight matches and showing a big improvement in front of goal under recent momentum, although their home record remains less convincing with just 18 goals at their own ground all season. Defensively, they are still vulnerable too, failing to keep a clean sheet in most home games, which offers encouragement for Newcastle United, especially with Anthony Gordon potentially returning to boost the attack as both teams have scored in six of the last seven meetings. |
| Anthony Gordon 1+ shot on target | 1/1 @ BetMGM (50.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Anthony Gordon could return to the starting lineup for Newcastle United after last week’s win over Brighton & Hove Albion, and the winger looks well placed to trouble the Nottingham Forest defence given his consistent threat in front of goal. Gordon has registered at least one shot on target in five of his last six Premier League appearances and continues to average more than two shots per game this season, making him a strong candidate to test the goalkeeper again at the City Ground. |
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How both teams go into Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle
Nottingham Forest saw their UEFA Europa League dream come to an end in brutal fashion on Thursday night, as Unai Emery guided Aston Villa to a crushing 4-0 win in the semi-final second leg. The result left Forest with only Premier League survival to focus on, although recent league form has given supporters plenty of encouragement after victories over Chelsea, Sunderland and Burnley extended their unbeaten run to seven matches.
Vitor Pereira’s side are now close to securing safety and could confirm it this weekend depending on results elsewhere, before difficult fixtures against Manchester United and Bournemouth. Forest failed to threaten at Villa Park, but they remain one of the division’s most dangerous attacking teams right now after scoring five against Sunderland, four against Burnley and three against Chelsea in recent weeks.
Newcastle United got back to winning ways with an impressive 3-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, as goals from William Osula, Dan Burn and Harvey Barnes ended a four game losing run in the Premier League. The result leaves Eddie Howe’s side needing just one more point to secure survival, despite a difficult spell that recently led to questions over the manager’s future.
Away form remains a concern for Newcastle after losing four of their last five on the road, including defeats to Barcelona, Crystal Palace and Arsenal. However, history favours the Magpies at the City Ground, where they are unbeaten in seven Premier League visits and have won each of their last four there against Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest team news
Nottingham Forest are still waiting on fitness updates for Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo and Ola Aina, although Gibbs-White was fit enough for the bench against Aston Villa after his head injury, while Willy Boly, Callum Hudson-Odoi, John Victor and Nicolo Savona remain sidelined; Dan Ndoye could return to the starting lineup after recovering from injury.
Newcastle team news
Newcastle United will give Kieran Trippier a run in the starting lineup during the final weeks of the season after Lewis Miley suffered a season ending fibula fracture in training, while Tino Livramento, Fabian Schar and Emil Krafth are also expected to miss the rest of the campaign; there was better news for Eddie Howe with Anthony Gordon returning from injury, although Harvey Barnes is pushing for a start after scoring against Brighton.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date: Both teams find themselves in the bottom half, with Newcastle 13th on 48 points and Forest 16th on 42 points after 35 games. Both sides have negative goal differences, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities but also the potential for goals.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 13 | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 49 | 51 | -5 | 48 |
| Nottingham Forest | 16 | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 44 | 46 | -2 | 42 |
Head-to-Head
Last 6 Meetings
Newcastle have won 4 of the last 6 meetings between these sides in all competitions, with Forest claiming one and a single draw.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 05/10/25 | Newcastle 2-0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 23/02/25 | Newcastle 4-3 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 10/11/24 | Nottingham Forest 1-3 Newcastle | Premier League |
| 28/08/24 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle (3-4p) | League Cup |
| 10/02/24 | Nottingham Forest 2-3 Newcastle | Premier League |
| 26/12/23 | Newcastle 1-3 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
Will Newcastle’s firepower overcome Forest’s home resolve?
Newcastle have had the upper hand in recent meetings, but the result looks a little tricky to predict this time round. Instead, back both teams to score, or take Anthony Gordon to have a shot on target at even money with BetMGM.
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