Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Predictions

The Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Premier League contest might end in a draw here with both sides likely to secure a point each. You can add goal-goal to your ticket.

Match info: Premier League

Venue: City Ground, Nottingham

Date: Wednesday, 26^th February 2025

Time: 8:30 pm Nigerian time

After suffering potentially the biggest blow yet to their hopes of Premier League glory, Arsenal bid to keep their increasingly thin chances alive when they tackle high-flying Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Wednesday.

The Gunners' January transfer gamble backfired again in Saturday's 1-0 derby loss to West Ham United, but their hosts also succumbed to defeat in gameweek 26, coming out on the wrong end of a 4-3 scoreline at Newcastle United.

Head-to-head:

• Nottingham Forest have won 2 of the 15 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• Arsenal recorded 10 victories.
• The remaining 3 clashes ended in draws.
• Arsenal have won the last 3 matches between the two clubs.
• 8 of their last 10 encounters produced at least 3 goals.
• Nottingham Forest have lost seven of their last eight Premier League games against Arsenal.

Form:

• Nottingham Forest in the League: W-L-W-L-L
• Nottingham Forest in all competitions: L-W-W-L-L
• Arsenal in the League: D-W-W-W-L
• Arsenal in all competitions: W-W-L-W-L

Team News:

• Carlos Miguel will not be in action for Nottingham Forest for their next league game due to an injury.
• Arsenal will be without the services of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, and Takehiro Tomiyasu because of they are injured. Myles Lewis-Skelly received a red card in the last league match for Arsenal and will be out of action as well.

Player(s) to watch:

• Chris Wood has been in good form for the Garibaldis. Chris Wood has scored 18 goals in 25 Premier League games this season. He stands as one of the top goal-scorers in the league this season. Against Arsenal, the 33-year-old will have a crucial role to play for Nottingham Forest as they are looking to secure three points at home.
• Leandro Trossard who is currently playing as a winger will have a major role to play. He is very capable of scoring goals and will be leading the attack from the left. Mikel Arteta will surely come up with a different plan and the 30-year-old will have to step up here. In the absence of Kai Havertz, Arsenal came up with Mikel Merino playing upfront and Trossard will have to make some exceptional plays to help his side.