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Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
| Tournament: | Premier League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | City Ground, Nottingham |
| Date: | 16.01.2026 |
| Time: | 17:30 GMT |
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Form
Nottingham Forest were knocked out of the FA Cup by Wrexham on penalties in their last match. Prior to that, their form has been patchy, with a recent 2-1 victory over West Ham snapping a four-game losing streak.
Arsenal drew 0-0 in their last match in the Premier League against Liverpool and defeated London rivals Chelsea 3-2 in the League Cup semi-finals. The Gunners are currently enjoying a strong run of form, have won 9 of their last 10 matches.
The previous meeting between these two sides saw Arsenal emerge victorious with a 3-0 win.
Looking at the head-to-head record over the last six encounters, Arsenal have dominated, winning four, drawing one, and losing one against Nottingham Forest. Arsenal have won the last three without conceding a goal.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Probable Lineups
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels; Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Aina; Domínguez, Anderson; Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson; Jesus
Arsenal (4-3-2-1): Raya; White, Magalhães, Saliba, Timber; Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard; Trossard, Saka; Gyökeres
Nottingham Forest will be without Wood due to injury. Victor and Yates are doubtful for the match. Zinchenko is ineligible to play against his parent club.
Arsenal will miss Mosquera, Dowman and Calafiori due to injury. Hincapié is doubtful.
Who is the favourite to win in Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal?
Premier League leaders Arsenal are 4/7 favourites to get the three points on Saturday evening. The draw is available to back at 10/3, and Forest are 11/2 underdogs.
| Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest Win | 11/2 | Betfred |
| Draw | 12/5 | bet365 |
| Arsenal Win | 4/7 | Ladbrokes |
Odds last updated at 10:15, Friday 16th January. Find the full match market HERE.
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Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Match Prediction
Arsenal can tighten their grip on the Premier League title race when they head to the City Ground to face a Nottingham Forest side still searching for consistency under Sean Dyche. The Gunners are unbeaten in six league matches after a goalless draw with Liverpool last time out, and with rivals chasing, this looks like another fixture where Arteta’s side will be focused on control and game management.
Forest did stop the rot with a 2-1 win at West Ham, but they remain unconvincing at home and their FA Cup exit to Wrexham on penalties highlighted the fragility Dyche is trying to fix. Arsenal’s set-piece threat is a huge factor here, particularly against a Forest defence that has struggled to deal with dead balls all season. If the visitors strike first, their structure and midfield dominance should see them grind out another composed win.
Score Prediction: Nottingham Forest 0-2 Arsenal
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Player Stat Trends
Igor Jesus has attempted 2+ shots in 8 of their last 10 apps.
Best price of 1/2 with bet365.
Neco Williams has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of their last 6 apps.
Best price of 15/4 with BetVictor.
Declan Rice has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of their last 7 apps.
Best price of 29/20 with BetVictor.
Gabriel Magalhães has scored in 2 of their last 3 apps.
Best price of 15/2 with Sky Bet.
Bukayo Saka has attempted 2+ shots in 4 of their last 5 apps.
Best price of 1/4 with BetMGM.
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Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Betting Tip
Our Bet Builder Tip for Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal is:
Both Teams to Score - No
Declan Rice - 1+ Shot on Target
Bukayo Saka - 1+ Shot on Target
The bet builder pays a best price of 11/2 when writing, and is as short as 7/2 elsewhere. That's a £20 difference in potential winnings from a £10 stake.
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