Preview: Nottingham vs Arsenal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Gunners dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.

Nottingham Forest are all set to lock horns with Arsenal for their matchweek 22 contest of the 2025-26 English Premier League. The City Ground will witness this entertaining clash between these clubs.

The Garbaldis have been eliminated from the FA Cup after their loss against Wrexham. In their last league game, Nottingham Forest outplayed West Ham United. They are on a poor run of form this season. The Sean Dyche-led side will be at home for their upcoming match, but they will be under pressure and it is going to be a very tough outing for them.

The Gunners continue their top run of form. They took down Chelsea in their recent EFL Cup clash. Even though the Mikel Arteta-led Arsenal will be away from home, their confidence levels will be on the positive side. They are in the top spot on the Premier League points table with a comfortable lead and will be keen to add three more points.

Kick-off:

• Location: Nottingham, England 
• Stadium: The City Ground
• Date: Saturday, January 17
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 05:30 p.m. GMT/ 12:30 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Michael Oliver
• VAR: In use

Form:

Nottingham: L-L-L-W-D

Arsenal: W-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham)

Morgan Gibbs-White has scored back-to-back goals in the last two games for Nottingham Forest. He will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the dominating Arsenal. The 25-year-old can control the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals.

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

Viktor Gyökeres is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Gunners. Even though he has not been in the best of form, the 27-year-old is still going to play an important part in the squad. He scored a goal and bagged an assist against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup. Gyökeres will be keen to come up with another top performance.

Flowing Arsenal football, finished off by Viktor 🇸🇪Shot on Google Pixel 🤳 pic.twitter.com/m5FY1AFGGI

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 15, 2026

Match Facts

• Arsenal have won four of their last five Premier League matches.
• Nottingham Forest have only won one of their last five games.
• The Garibaldis haven’t secured a win in their last five meetings against the Gunners.

Nottingham vs Arsenal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win @11/20 Ladbrokes
• Viktor Gyökeres to score @15/8 Betway
• Goals over 3.5 @12/5 bet365

Injury and Team News

Nottingham Forest will miss out on the services of Ryan Yates, Chris Wood and John Victor. They are injured. Oleksandr Zinchenko is suspended.

Piero Hincapie, Cristhian Mosquera, Riccardo Calafiori and Max Dowman are not going to be in action for Arsenal due to their injuries.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 108

Nottingham won: 29

Arsenal won: 56

Draws: 23

Predicted Lineups

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

Sels (GK); Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Domínguez; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Igor Jesus

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Magalhães, Lewis-Skelly; Ødegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyökeres, Trossard

Match Prediction

The Tricky Trees will be under pressure and the Gunners will surely use it to their advantage. Arsenal are likely to come out on top and secure a win in their upcoming Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest.

Prediction: Nottingham 1-3 Arsenal

Telecast Details

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