Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest prediction
The Newcastle players celebrate a goal - Photo by Imago
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Draw

Newcastle are averaging 1.67 points per home game in the Premier League this season and have only managed to win one of their last four league games.

European hopefuls Newcastle and Nottingham Forest go head-to-head at St James' Park in the Premier League on Sunday and we're expecting an entertaining 90 minutes between these two attack-minded clubs.

Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest prediction: Will these two teams cancel one another out?

Key Stats

  • Nottingham Forest are averaging 1.77 points per away game in the Premier League this season.
  • Over 2.5 goals have been produced in 58% of Newcastle's home games in the league.
  • 62% of Nottingham Forest's away games in the league have featured at least three goals.

Correct score prediction: Newcastle 2-2 Nottm Forest

Eddie Howe's side score an average of 1.68 goals per game while Nottingham Forest average 1.64 goals, so you can see why we're backing these two teams to play out a 2-2 draw this weekend. Three of the last four meetings between these two clubs in league and cup have ended with both teams scoring and over 3.5 goals being produced.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Newcastle the favourite

  • HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
  • DRAW: 31/10 (4.10) – 24.4%
  • AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Newcastle are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 54.1% but we are expecting a close game between these two clubs.

You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.

Most recent H2Hs: The Magpies dominate

Newcastle have won four and lost one of their last five games against Nottingham Forest across all competitions, claiming a 3-1 win at The City Ground in November.

England Premier League 10/11/24

Nottm Forest

Nottm Forest

1
Newcastle

Newcastle

3

England EFL Cup 28/08/24

Nottm Forest

Nottm Forest

1 (3)
Newcastle

Newcastle

1 (4)

England Premier League 10/02/24

Nottm Forest

Nottm Forest

2
Newcastle

Newcastle

3

England Premier League 26/12/23

Newcastle

Newcastle

1
Nottm Forest

Nottm Forest

3

England Premier League 17/03/23

Nottm Forest

Nottm Forest

1
Newcastle

Newcastle

2

Newcastle preview: Lost three of last four in the league

The Magpies made the trip to the Etihad Stadium last weekend where they were dominated from start to finish.

One of City's new signings, Omar Marmoush, helped himself to a first-half hat trick and the home side added a fourth and final goal late in the second 45.

Joelinton and Jamaal Lascelles have been ruled out of this weekend's game and there are also fitness concerns regarding defender Sven Botman.

Predicted lineup: Dubravka (GK), Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall, Murphy, Willock, Guimaraes, Tonali, Isak & Gordon

England Premier League 11/05/25

W

Chelsea

Chelsea

0

Newcastle

Newcastle

2

England Premier League 04/05/25

D

Brighton

Brighton

1

Newcastle

Newcastle

1

England Premier League 26/04/25

W

Ipswich

Ipswich

0

Newcastle

Newcastle

3

England Premier League 19/04/25

L

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

4

Newcastle

Newcastle

1

England Premier League 16/04/25

W

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

0

Newcastle

Newcastle

5

Nottm Forest preview: Beaten at Craven Cottage

Nuno Espírito Santo's four-game winning run in league and cup came to an end last time out against Fulham.

The hosts were the better team during the 90 minutes and could have won by a greater margin but had to settle for a 2-1 victory thanks to a goal in each half that had a Chris Wood effort sandwiched between them.

Taiwo Awoniyi and Carlos Pereira could both miss the trip to St James' Park this Sunday due to injury.

Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Aina, Milenkovic, Williams, Morato, Murillo, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Danilo, Wood & Elanga

England Premier League 11/05/25

D

Leicester

Leicester

2

Nottm Forest

Nottm Forest

2

England Premier League 05/05/25

D

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

1

Nottm Forest

Nottm Forest

1

England Premier League 01/05/25

L

Brentford

Brentford

2

Nottm Forest

Nottm Forest

0

England FA Cup 27/04/25

L

Man City

Man City

2

Nottm Forest

Nottm Forest

0

England Premier League 21/04/25

W

Tottenham

Tottenham

1

Nottm Forest

Nottm Forest

2

Player to watch: Alexander Isak

Alexander Isak is enjoying another successful season with Newcastle where he has banged in teh goals for fun.

Alexander Isak player to watch
Alexander Isak top scored for Newcastle last season – Photo by Imago

However, despite scoring 17 times in the Premier League alone this season, Isak has failed to score in each of his last four appearances in all competitions and the Swedish international is due a goal this weekend.

The Magpies need a big performance from their star striker

We're backing Isak to come good in front of the Newcastle faithful this weekend against a Nottingham Forest side that he scored the opening goal against in a 3-1 win back in November.

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James developed his own blog covering football transfers from across Europe's big leagues before becoming a regular match preview and betting tips writer and now has 10+ years experience covering club and international leagues and competitions across the globe.