Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
The Gunners will be striving to get back to winning ways here.
With the international break over now, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are back in action as they take on this season’s surprise package Nottingham Forest in Round 12 of the Premier League action, looking to end their three-game winless streak with a win here at the iconic Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
After an encouraging start to the season, Arsenal have suffered a recent dip in form with Mikel Arteta’s side failing to win any of their previous three games which has seen them drop to fourth position in the standings. Injuries have also played a major part in their recent downfall with Mikel Arteta claiming his side has been affected by injuries this season. The Gunners will now have to start winning games consistently to reduce the gap at the top as they gear up for an important festive period.
Nottingham Forest on the other hand have been one of the surprise packages of the Premier League this season after enjoying a great start to the season which has seen them occupy fifth spot in the standings level on points with third place Chelsea. Nuno Espirito Santo has done an incredible job to make the Reds a well-drilled side who are tough to break down and can hunt down teams with their counterattacks. Having already defeated Liverpool and secured a draw with Chelsea, they will be aiming to pull another surprise here.
Kick-off:
Saturday, 23 November 2024 at 4:00 PM UK; 8:30 PM IST
Location: Emirates Stadium
Form:
Arsenal (in all competitions): D-W-L-L-D
Nottingham Forest (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-L
Players to Watch
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Bukayo Saka has been in scintillating form for the Gunners this season after managing to score three goals in the starting eleven games while also adding another seven assists to take his goal contribution tally to ten this season. Saka has emerged as a crucial player for club and country in a very short time due to his ability to win games single-handedly with his outstanding abilities to create and score goals.
Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
Chris Wood is currently one of the best forwards in the league with eight goals already this season from the starting eleven games. The 30-year-old is thriving this season under Nuno Espirito Santo who has managed to bring the best of him. Wood has looked like a real threat in the opposition box with his striker instinct and ruthless finishing seeing him scoring goals for fun.
Match Facts
- Arsenal played a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the last league game
- Nottingham Forest were defeated by Newcastle United by 3-1 in the last league game
- Arsenal have won the previous two encounters against Nottingham Forest
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: Kai Havertz to score a goal anytime– 7/4 with bet365
- Tip 2: Arsenal to win this game– 4/11 with William HILL
- Tip 3: Nottingham Forest to score the opening goal– 3/1 with sky bet
Injury & Team News
Arsenal have a couple of absentees for this clash as the likes of Ben White, Kieran Tierney, Leandro Trossard, and Takehiro Tomiyasu are struggling with injuries at the moment. Also, summer recruit Riccardo Calafiori is a possible doubt for this game after recovering from a knee injury.
Nottingham Forest on the other hand will be without midfield duo Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare for this clash with the pair suffering from a broken ankle and a hamstring injury respectively.
Head-to-Head
Total Matches – 105
Arsenal – 54
Nottingham Forest – 29
Draws – 22
Predicted Lineup
Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sels (GK); Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno; Yates, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
Match Prediction for Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Although recent games haven’t gone in their favour, Arsenal are still the side to beat this season having shown some outstanding performances. Considering the form and recent record between the two sides, we reckon Arsenal will secure the victory here.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Telecast for Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
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