Arsenal return to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday evening after beating Chelsea 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final in midweek. The overall scoreline was perhaps closer than the Gunners wanted given how the game went, but at least they emerged victorious.
In terms of the league, Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw by reigning champions Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium last time out, but retained a six-point lead at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Forest lost on penalties to Championship opposition in Wrexham last time out in the third round of the FA Cup, and although they beat fellow relegation rivals West Ham 2-1 away from home in the league, they are still in danger in 17th place.
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Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal prediction: Gunners to keep on firing?
Key stats
- Forest have lost five of their last six games in all competitions.
- Arsenal have won nine of their previous 10 matches across all competitions.
- Arsenal are also unbeaten in the previous five H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-3 Arsenal
Arsenal are in such great form that is hard to see anything other than a win for Mikel Arteta's men. However, they have been leaking a few goals lately, so Forest could at least get on the scoresheet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- AWAY: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Arsenal are unsurprisingly the favourites with bookmakers to claim yet another three points on their travels. A draw can still be backed at 25%, while a Forest win on home soil is rated at just over 17%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Arsenal expectedly on top
As mentioned before, Arsenal are unbeaten in the last five meetings between the two sides. However, their last trip to the City Ground ended in a 0-0 draw, so the Gunners will still have to be wary of Forest.
England Premier League 13/09/25
Arsenal
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 26/02/25
Nottm Forest
Arsenal
England Premier League 26/02/25
Nottm Forest
Arsenal
England Premier League 23/11/24
Arsenal
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 30/01/24
Nottm Forest
Arsenal
Nottingham Forest preview: A few absentees
Both Chris Wood and John Victor are still injured, while Oleksandr Zinchenko cannot play against his parent club. Ryan Yates has returned to training, but this match may come too soon for him.
Predicted lineup: Sels (GK); Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Sangare; Dominguez, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi & Jesus
Last five results:
- Wrexham 4-3 Nottingham Forest
- West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest
- Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest 1-2 Everton
- Nottingham Forest 0-2 Manchester City
Arsenal preview: Raya should return
David Raya should return to the starting XI after being left out of Arsenal's last two cup games. Riccardo Calafiori is among the players set to miss out through injury.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Zubimendi, Odegaard, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres & Trossard
Last five results:
- Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal
- Portsmouth 1-4 Arsenal
- Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
- Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal
- Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa
Player to watch: Viktor Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres stole the headlines with a goal and assist against Chelsea in midweek. Arsenal will hope that the striker can now really kick on after a fairly underwhelming eight goals in all competitions so far this season.