It's an all-Premier League affair in this EFL Cup match as Nottingham Forest play host to Newcastle on Wednesday night.
Both teams have made a positive start to the new season, picking up four points from their opening two league games, and with that in mind, we're expecting a close and competitive 90 minutes at The City Ground.
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Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle prediction: The Magpies to edge it
Key stats
- Newcastle have won four of their last six matches in all competitions.
- Under 2.5 goals have been produced in four of the hosts' last five matches.
- Four of Newcastle's last five fixtures have witnessed fewer than three goals.
Correct score prediction: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Newcastle
With no European football this season, we can see Newcastle making another strong push to win a domestic cup this season and on paper, the visitors boast the stronger of the two squads. Newcastle have scored at least two goals in three of their last four games against Nottingham Forest, winning on each of those occasions.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing the visitors
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Newcastle are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 45.5%, and we agree with the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Newcastle lead
With three wins and two defeats from their last five encounters with Nottingham Forest, Newcastle lead the recent head-to-head meetings between these two clubs.
England Premier League 10/02/24
Nottm Forest
Newcastle
England Premier League 26/12/23
Newcastle
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 17/03/23
Nottm Forest
Newcastle
England Premier League 06/08/22
Newcastle
Nottm Forest
England EFL Cup 29/08/18
Nottm Forest
Newcastle
Nottm Forest preview: Expected to make changes
Nottingham Forest fans will be very pleased with the start their side has made to the new season, picking up four points from a possible six.
The cup competitions are not going to be a priority for Wednesday's hosts given the fact that they have been involved in relegation battles over the last few seasons.
With that in mind, we're expecting Nuno Espirito Santo to make a few changes to his winning starting lineup from the weekend, especially as his side welcomes Tottenham to The City Ground at the weekend.
Danilo, who missed the Southampton win through injury, isn't expected to play any part against Newcastle.
Predicted Lineup: Miguel (GK), Toffolo, Boly, Williams, Murillo, Yates, Anderson, Silva, Awoniyi, Hudson-Odoi & Elanga
England Premier League 28/09/24
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Fulham
1
Nottm Forest
0
England Premier League 22/09/24
D
Brighton
2
Nottm Forest
2
England Premier League 14/09/24
W
Liverpool
0
Nottm Forest
1
England Premier League 31/08/24
D
Wolverhampton
1
Nottm Forest
1
England EFL Cup 28/08/24
L
Newcastle
1 (4)
Nottm Forest
1 (3)
Newcastle preview: Desperate for success
Just like Nottingham Forest, Newcastle have played Bournemouth and Southampton in their opening two league games, picking up the same results and identical scorelines in the process.
The Magpies came close to winning a domestic cup two seasons ago and with no European football to contend with in this campaign, Eddie Howe will have his sights set on winning a domestic trophy.
Fabian Schar is available for selection but Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Lewis Miley and Callum Wilson are all doubts due to injury.
Predicted Lineup: Pope (GK), Burn, Schar, Hall, Livramento, Barnes, Guimaraes, Willock, Joelinton, Isak & Gordon
England EFL Cup 01/10/24
W
AFC Wimbledon
0
Newcastle
1
England Premier League 28/09/24
D
Man City
1
Newcastle
1
England Premier League 21/09/24
L
Fulham
3
Newcastle
1
England Premier League 15/09/24
W
Wolverhampton
1
Newcastle
2
England Premier League 01/09/24
W
Tottenham
1
Newcastle
2
Player to watch – Harvey Barnes
Harvey Barnes will be hoping to nail down a spot in Newcastle's starting lineup by impressing against Nottingham Forest this week, just as he did against Bournemouth at the weekend.
The former Leicester City man came off the bench to set up Anthony Gordon's equalising goal in the 1-1 draw with the Cherries last time out, surely doing enough to earn a starting role against Nottingham Forest.
Harvey Barnes should start in the EFL Cup against Nottingham Forest
Barnes scored five goals in 23 appearances across all competitions last season and will be hoping to open his account for the latest campaign on Wednesday night.
