Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal Prediction, Picks & Odds for Sunday's Premier League Match
The Gunners hope to win their third straight match in all competitions, and I explain why that should occur in my Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal prediction.
Arsenal are the clear -175 betting favorite for Sunday’s away match at City Ground (11:30 a.m. ET, Peacock). While those odds are too expensive for my blood, I’m locking in a two-leg parlay to elicit the best possible value.
Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal predictions & best bets
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| Best bets | Best odds | Wager (units) |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal ML & Under 4.5 goals | -115 BetMGM | 1 unit to profit 0.87 units |
| Under 2.5 goals | -118 via BetMGM | 0.5 units to profit 0.32 units |
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Arsenal ML & Under 4.5 goals (-115 via BetMGM)
Eight of Arsenal's nine matches ended with four goals or fewer, and the only exception was the EFL Cup match against Ipswich. They’ve won five of six Premier League matches and will look to improve on their previous away tilt: a surprising 3-0 defeat to Brighton. Arsenal have won eight of nine matches in all competitions, while Nottingham Forest are winless in three home matches, losing twice.
Forest enter the match on the back of successive defeats to Coventry and Crystal Palace, the former the more disconcerting of the pair.
🆚 Who will win Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal?
I’m backing Arsenal to win, as Nottingham Forest have struggled at their home ground to start the campaign, taking one point from nine. However, I expect a lower-scoring affair, with Arsenal winning 2-0.
Score prediction: Arsenal 2, Nottingham Forest 0
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Under 2.5 goals (-118 via BetMGM)
Arsenal have scored the fewest goals among the title contenders, bagging 10. They also have the joint-best defensive record, conceding five goals in six matches, including three against Brighton in their previous away match.
Before the Brighton match, Arsenal kept successive away clean sheets. They have allowed one goal or fewer in five of six top-flight matches.
Nottingham Forest conceded eight goals in six games, but have been much more stingy defensively at City Ground, allowing two goals in three games. They lost both 1-0, showing a worrying inability to score at home.
Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal key stats
| Statistic | Nottingham Forest | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Record (domestic) | 1-2-3 | 5-0-1 |
| Recent form (all comps) | LLWDD | WWLWW |
| Goals for (Premier League) | 5 | 10 |
| xG (domestic) | 10.6 | 10.8 |
| Goals against (domestic) | 8 | 5 |
| xGA (domestic) | 7.2 | 4.7 |
| Average possession (domestic) | 48.9% | 59.1% |
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Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal projected lineups
Here are the projected lineups for Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal; subject to change:
| Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1) | Arsenal (4-2-3-1) |
|---|---|
| Sels (GK) | Raya (GK) |
| Aina (D) | Timber (D) |
| Diomande (D) | Konsa (D) |
| Murillo (D) | Gabriel (D) |
| Williams (M) | Calafiori (D) |
| Sangare (M) | Bruno (M) |
| McAtee (M) | Rice (M) |
| Munoz (M) | Saka (M) |
| Gibbs-White (M) | Odegaard (M) |
| Ndoye (M) | Eze (M) |
| Delap (F) | Havertz (F) |
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 18
- Kickoff: 11:30 a.m. ET
- Location: City Ground (Nottingham)
- TV/Streaming: NBCSN/Peacock
