Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Newcastle United lost their last game against Luton Town

Post-Christmas games do tend to bring more dry spells as players hit their mid-season ‘holiday mood’, but the Premier League goes on as Newcastle host Nottingham in the early afternoon on Tuesday.

Newcastle United suffered a horror defeat to Luton Town on Saturday, during their travels to Kenilworth Road. The Magpies did not look sharp defending and they let the Hatters come at them with more threatening chances. The final score read, 1-0 to the home side.

A similar story marred Nottingham Forest, as they lost to a sublime Solanke hattrick who helped Bournemouth to a 3-2 victory. The Garibaldi, questionably, went a man down after Willy Boly got a 2nd yellow, and then they could not contain the Cherries’ threat at breaking.

Either side will look to get back to form when they lock horns on Tuesday, as both Eddie Howe and Nuno Espirito Santo will look to topple the other.

Kick-off

Tuesday, 26th December 2023, 12:30 PM GMT (6:00 PM IST)

Location: St. James’ Park

Form

Newcastle United (in the Premier League): W-L-L-W-L

Nottingham Forest (in the Premier League): L-L-D-L-L

Players to watch for

Anthony Gordon (NEW)

The Liverpool lad, Anthony Gordon has sparked to life up in North with the Magpies this season. In 17 Premier League games he has featured in, Gordon has 6 goals and 4 assists. No wonder why Howe has been picking him in the starting XI so consistently.

Anthony Elanga (NOT)

The Manchester United academy player has found life in Nottingham as he is quick to get kicking and running. Anthony Elanga has 4 goals and 3 assists and will be eyeing for more against Newcastle.

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Match facts

• Newcastle have not lost against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
• Nottingham Forest have lost the last 7-away games to Newcastle.

Injury and team news

For Newcastle United, the injury list does not do them any favours. Sandro Tonali, Nick Pope, Harvey Barnes, Matt Targett, Jacob Murphy, Elliot Anderson, Javi Manquillo, and Joe Willock are all ruled out. Joelinton and Jamaal Lascelles are questionable for the match.

On the other hand, Forest have been blessed with not as many injuries as their upcoming opponents. Taiwo Awoniyi, Willy Boly, and Felipe will miss the game. Ibrahim Sangare and Serge Aurier are questionable for the match.

Head-to-head

Matches: 10

Newcastle: 7

Nottingham: 0

Draws: 3

Predicted lineups for Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest

Newcastle United (4-3-3)

Dubravka; Trippier, Burn, Schar, Hall; Livramento, Guimaraes, Longstaff; Almiron, Wilson, Gordon

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)

Turner; Williams, Murillo, Niakhate, Toffolo; Yates, Mangala; Origi, Gibbs-White, Elanga; Wood

Match predictions for Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest

It is the Magpies facing their favourite opponents and that too at St. James’ Park, so we might pick Newcastle to win it. But as the Premier League has proved to be unpredictable over the weekend, fans can expect another shock if it is destined to be.

Prediction: Newcastle 2 – 1 Nottingham Forest

Telecast details

India – Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video

US – NBC, USA Network, Peacock

Nigeria – DSTV, Gotv, Star Times, Kwese TV

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