Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in favour of the Magpies.

Newcastle United are ready to battle it out against Nottingham Forest in what is going to be the matchweek 7 fixture of the English Premier League 2025-26. This is likely to be an intense game, which is scheduled to take place at St. James’ Park.

The Magpies will be at home, but things are not going to be any easier for them. They fell prey to Arsenal in their previous league game. It was a close fixture where Newcastle United conceded a late goal and dropped three points. They will now be looking to secure their second win of their new league campaign.

Things are not looking good for Nottingham Forest at the moment. The Garibaldis have only won one of their Premier League matches this season. They fell prey to Sunderland in their previous league game in what was an underwhelming effort by the Ange Postecoglou-led side. The visitors will be under pressure from the start.

Kick-off:

• Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
• Stadium: St. James’ Park
• Date: Sunday, October 5
• Kick-off Time: 06:30 p.m. IST/ 01:00 p.m. GMT/ 09:00 a.m. ET/ 06:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Peter Bankes
• VAR: In use

Form:

Newcastle: L-D-W-L-W

Nottingham: L-D-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)

The German forward was the sole goal scorer for the Magpies when they faced the Gunners, but it was not enough to get them a win. Nick Woltemade will be yet again ready to lead his side on the attacking front and will also be keen on continuing his goal-scoring run.

Nick Woltemade is up and running in the @ChampionsLeague! 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/yBRmhmdurq

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) October 2, 2025

Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)

Chris Wood will be looking to step up here. Even though he scored a goal in the last fixture for Nottingham, he has not been in his best form this season. The New Zealand forward is still one of the most important men in the final third for the Garibaldis. Wood will be looking to find the net in the Premier League this time around.

Match Facts

• Nottingham Forest have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine matches.
• Newcastle United have won the previous four matches against the Tricky Trees.
• The Garibaldis haven’t been able to secure a win in their last eight attempts.

Newcastle vs Nottingham: Betting Tips and Odds

• Newcastle United to win @8/13 bet365
• Nick Woltemade to score @5/1 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @40/85 Spread Ex

Injury and Team News

Newcastle United will be without the services of Yoane Wissa, Jacob Ramsey and Valentino Livramento as they have injuries.

Oleksandr Zinchenko, Ola Aina and Douglas Luiz are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Nottingham Forest.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 119

Newcastle won: 57

Nottingham won: 35

Draws: 27

Predicted Lineups

Newcastle United predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Pope (GK); Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordan

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sels (GK); Williams, Milenkovic, Morato, Savona; Domínguez, Anderson; Bakwa, Gibbs-White, Ndoye; Wood

Match Prediction

The last few clashes between these clubs have ended mostly in favour of the Magpies, hence keeping the Garibaldis under pressure. Newcastle United are likely to secure a win against Nottingham Forest in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Nottingham

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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