Ladbrokes previews Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle in the Premier League
Chris Wood backed to score against his former club, with Elliot Anderson picking up a booking
Anthony Gordon tipped to have a shot on target, with the game ending all square
Ladbrokes brings you an in-depth match preview for Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle including predictions, lineups and expert bet builder tips.
Forest's storming form was halted abruptly by Aston Villa in the Europa League on Thursday, but they've no time to feel sorry for themselves as attention turns back to the Premier League relegation battle. Newcastle are the visitors this week, with the Magpies looking to secure back-to-back league wins for just the second time since January.
Our predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sels / Abbott, Milenkovic, Cunha, Williams / Dominguez, Anderson / Hutchinson, Jesus, McAtee / Wood
Newcastle United
Our predicted XI (4-3-3): Ramsdale / Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn / Tonali, Joelinton, Guimaraes / Barnes, Osula, Gordon
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle bet builder tips
Chris Wood to score against his former club
The first leg of our Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle bet builder is focusing on one of the most prolific men on the pitch, with Ladbrokes' experts tipping Chris Wood to score against his former club on Sunday afternoon.
The New Zealander - who will be leading his country at the World Cup - didn't pull up too many trees at St. James' Park, but has been a revelation since joining Forest in the 2022/23 campaign. He's bagged 38 goals in 86 Premier League games for the Reds, and with two in his last four across all competitions, the big striker is starting to find form at the perfect time.
If Forest are to stay in the Premier League this season, Wood will have a massive part to play in his side's final three matches, and against a Newcastle defence with just one clean sheet since January, we're backing him to find the net this weekend.
Anthony Gordon to have 1+ shots on target
Despite being left out of the starting lineup for his side's win against Brighton last week, we're predicting another start for Anthony Gordon here, and we're backing him to cause the Forest defence a multitude of problems - getting off at least one shot on target across the 90 minutes.
The 25-year-old has had at least one shot on target in five of his last six Premier League games, and with an average of roughly one SOT per game across the whole season, he always carries a threat in the final third - further emphasised by his season average of well over two shots a game.
The Forest backline will have to be at their very best to stop Anthony Gordon this weekend, and while they have been solid of late, we're expecting the tricky forward to work a chance and register 1+ shots on target at the City Ground.
Elliot Anderson to be shown a card
Another former Newcastle man in the Nottingham Forest ranks is Elliot Anderson, and with his combative play-style coming up against an aggressive, busy midfield trio, we're tipping the England international to pick up his eighth yellow card of the season.
The 23-year-old has been shown more yellow cards than any of his Forest teammates this term, and with an average of almost three tackles per game in the Premier League, he's never far away from the action in the middle of the park - plus, with the added frustration of Thursday night's thumping in the Europa League, we're anticipating Vitor Pereira's side to bring real fire to this game.
Nottingham Forest and Newcastle to draw at the City Ground
Rounding off our Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle preview and bet builder, we're predicting a battling draw at the City Ground to take Forest one step closer to Premier League safety, with the Reds extending their unbeaten run in the league to eight games at a crucial stage of the season.
With West Ham playing title favourites Arsenal this weekend, Forest know they have a huge chance to confirm their top-flight status with a win, but after Newcastle finally found their feet at home to Champions League hopefuls Brighton last week, we aren't expecting the hosts to have it all their own way.
A win for Forest would actually see them overtake Newcastle in the table, but the Magpies arrive in Nottingham with confidence lifted and quality to spare - which could easily hurt a depleted Forest lineup. We're backing a hard-fought draw at the City Ground, with a tense game ending all square.
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When is Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle?
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle takes place on Sunday, 10 May, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 BST.
Where can I watch Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle?
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle will be shown live on Sky Sports.
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