Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

• Date: Sunday, 05 October 2025

• Kick-off: 14:00 BST

• Venue: St. James' Park

Match Prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 Nottingham Forest

Newcastle might just nick this one. They've had a bit of a mixed bag lately, but their home win against Wolves shows they can grind out results. Forest, on the other hand, have been struggling to find the net, drawing blanks in three of their last five. If Newcastle can keep it tight at the back and exploit Forest's leaky defence, they could come out on top.

Forest will be looking to upset the odds. They've shown they can hold their own against the likes of Burnley and Palace, but their away form needs to improve. Newcastle's recent draws suggest they might be there for the taking if Forest can find their shooting boots. It'll be a close one, but Newcastle's home advantage might just see them through.

Newcastle's recent form has been up and down. They've managed to keep clean sheets against Bournemouth and Leeds, showing they can be solid at the back. However, losses to Arsenal and Liverpool highlight their struggles against top teams. If they can replicate their defensive solidity and add a bit more bite up front, they could be in for a good result against Forest.

• Loss: 1-2 vs Arsenal (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Leeds United (A)

• Loss: 2-3 vs Liverpool (H)

Forest have been struggling to find the back of the net. Three losses in their last five games, with two of those being 3-0 defeats, show they need to tighten up at the back. Their draws against Burnley and Palace suggest they can compete, but they'll need to be more clinical if they want to get anything from this game. It's going to be tough, but not impossible.

• Loss: 0-1 vs Sunderland (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Burnley (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Arsenal (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs West Ham United (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Crystal Palace (A)

Newcastle have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning four of the last five encounters. Their most recent victory was a 4-3 thriller at home, showing they can score goals against Forest. However, Forest have managed to score in all of these games, suggesting they can pose a threat. It's set to be another close contest.

• Newcastle United 4-3 Nottingham Forest (23 Feb 2025)

• Nottingham Forest 1-3 Newcastle United (10 Nov 2024)

• Nottingham Forest 2-3 Newcastle United (10 Feb 2024)

• Newcastle United 1-3 Nottingham Forest (26 Dec 2023)

• Nottingham Forest 1-2 Newcastle United (17 Mar 2023)

• Tino Livramento (Knee) - Doubt

• Fabian Schär (Head) - Doubt

• Yoane Wissa (Knee) - Doubt

• Jacob Ramsey (Ankle) - Doubt

• Ola Aina (Hamstring) - Out

• Douglas Luiz (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Murillo (Knock) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton, Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon

With Guimarães and Tonali in midfield, Newcastle should control the game's tempo. Their recent clean sheets suggest a strong defensive setup, which could be crucial against Forest's attack.

• Predicted lineup: Sels, Williams, Milenkovic, Morato, Zinchenko, Domínguez, Anderson, Bakwa, McAtee, Ndoye, Wood

Forest's predicted lineup shows a reliance on Wood up top, but their recent form suggests they need more support. With Milenković and Morato at the back, they'll need to be solid to keep Newcastle's forwards at bay.

• Bruno Guimarães vs Elliot Anderson: This will be a key battle between Newcastle's creative midfielder and Forest's impressive England international.

• Dan Burn vs Dilane Bakwa: Bakwa’s attacking runs could prove difficult for Dan Burn, who likes to get forward when he can. 

• Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United): Murphy's recent performances suggest he could be the key to unlocking Forest's defence.

• Nikola Milenković (Nottingham Forest): Milenković's defensive solidity and aerial dominance will be crucial if Forest are to keep Newcastle’s strikers in check.

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