Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• Arsenal backed to return to winning ways with a comfortable 3-1 victory

• Forest have won just one of their last five Premier League meetings with Arsenal

• Gabriel tipped to show his class and hold firm in Arsenal's defence

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 BST match.

• Fixture: Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest

• Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025

• Kick-off: 12:30 BST

• Venue: Emirates Stadium

Match Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Nottingham Forest

Arsenal's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but they've shown they can bounce back strong. Prior to a tough loss to Liverpool, they smashed Leeds at home and edged out Manchester United away. They'll be looking to dominate possession and use their attacking flair to break down Forest's defence. Expect Arsenal to come out firing on all cylinders, especially at home.

Nottingham Forest have had a mixed bag lately, with a heavy defeat to West Ham, a solid draw against Crystal Palace, and a convincing win over Brentford. They'll need to be at their best to contain Arsenal's attack. Forest might sit back and look to hit Arsenal on the counter, relying on their recent resilience and the threat of their forwards. It'll be a tough ask, but they could nick a goal if they're sharp.

Arsenal's recent results show they can be lethal when they're on form. The 5-0 thrashing of Leeds and the 1-0 win against Manchester United away prove they've got the firepower and the grit. Losing to Liverpool might sting, but it's a blip in an otherwise strong run. They'll be hungry to put on a show at home and keep their title challenge alive.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Liverpool (A)

• Win: 5-0 vs Leeds United (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Manchester United (A)

Nottingham Forest have shown they can be competitive, drawing with Crystal Palace and beating Brentford at home. However, the 3-0 loss to West Ham is a reminder of their vulnerabilities. They'll need to be solid at the back and clinical up top to stand a chance against Arsenal. If they can replicate their performance against Brentford, they might just keep it close.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-3 vs West Ham United (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Crystal Palace (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Brentford (H)

Arsenal have had the upper hand recently, winning three of the last five encounters. The most recent match ended in a draw, but before that, Arsenal secured convincing victories, including a 3-0 win at home.

Recent Premier League Results

• Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal (26 Feb 2025)

• Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest (23 Nov 2024)

• Nottingham Forest 1-2 Arsenal (30 Jan 2024)

• Arsenal 2-1 Nottingham Forest (12 Aug 2023)

• Nottingham Forest 1-0 Arsenal (20 May 2023)

• Bukayo Saka (Hamstring) -  Out

• Kai Havertz (Knee) - Out

• Gabriel Jesus (Knee) - Out

• Leandro Trossard (Knock) - Doubt

• William Saliba (Ankle) - Doubt

• Ben White (Discomfort) - Doubt

• Christian Nørgaard (Knock) - Doubt

• Nicolas Domínguez (Meniscus) - Out

• Nicolò Savona (Knock) - Doubt

• Cuiabano (Ankle) - Doubt

• Raya, Timber, Saliba (if fit), Magalhães, Calafiori, Merino, Zubimendi, Rice, Martinelli, Gyökeres, Madueke

With Saka out, Arsenal will rely on Martinelli and Gyökeres to provide the attacking threat. The midfield trio of Merino, Zubimendi, and Rice will be crucial in controlling the game and dictating the tempo.

• Sels, Aina, Murillo, Milenković, Williams, Sangaré, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood

Forest will look to Gibbs-White and Hudson-Odoi to create chances on the break. Their defence, led by Murillo and Milenković, will need to be at their best to contain Arsenal's attack.

• Martinelli vs Williams: Martinelli's pace and skill will test Williams' defensive capabilities.

• Gibbs-White vs Zubimendi: Gibbs-White's creativity will be crucial against Zubimendi's midfield control.

• Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal): His defensive solidity will be key to stopping Forest's counter-attacks.

• Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest): His ability to unlock defences could be the difference for Forest.

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