Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal: Best Bets, Odds & 10/1 Bet Builder Tip

Arsenal travel to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest, and there are several betting angles worth considering ahead of kick-off.

Forest have struggled to make an impact in front of their own supporters this season, while Arsenal have plenty of attacking quality expected to return to the starting line-up. That makes this an intriguing fixture for goalscorer, team goals and player prop markets.

Here are our best bets for Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal.

Who is the Betting Favourite in Nottingham Forest v Arsenal?

Latest Odds suggest Arsenal are the favourites to beat Nottingham Forest, with the Gunners priced at around 8/13 to take all three points at the City Ground. Forest are available at 9/2 to secure a home victory, while the draw is around 3/1.

Nottingham Forest v Arsenal Best Bet

Best Bet: Bukayo Saka - Anytime Goalscorer
Best Odds: 21/10 (bet365)
Stake: 1pt

Bukayo Saka is our standout Arsenal betting tip for the trip to Nottingham Forest, with the winger offering a combination of consistent shooting numbers, an excellent record against the hosts and encouraging signs after his midweek appearance.

Saka has scored three goals this season, but his shooting accuracy is arguably the most interesting statistic. Across his last seven games, his shots on target read 1, 1, 3, 1, 3, 1 and 1. He has registered at least one effort on target in every game, demonstrating just how regularly he tests opposition goalkeepers.

His record against Forest is another major positive. Saka has registered five goal involvements in six Premier League appearances against them, while he has scored in three of his last four meetings with the club. There was also an encouraging sign in Arsenal's 3-0 Champions League victory over Lille. Saka was named on the bench after a minor illness but came on to score and provide an assist, underlining his ability to make an immediate impact.

The hosts have conceded five goals across their last three matches and have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of them. They are also yet to win or score at home this season, leaving them vulnerable against an Arsenal side with plenty of attacking quality.

With Saka, Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz all expected to return, the conditions look favourable for the England international to get on the scoresheet.

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Bet Builder Tip

Our Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Bet Builder Tip includes the following legs:

• Bukayo Saka - Anytime Goalscorer
• Over 1.5 - Total Away Goals
• No - Both Teams To Score
• Eberechi Eze Over 1.5 - Shots

Best Odds: 10/1 (bet365)

Saka is the obvious starting point for this Bet Builder. He has scored three goals this season and registered at least one shot on target in each of his last seven games. His five goal involvements in six Premier League appearances against Forest further strengthen the case. Having scored and assisted after coming off the bench against Lille, Saka could carry that confidence into Sunday's fixture.

Arsenal's recent results suggest they have the attacking quality to score at least twice against a struggling Forest defence. The Gunners' last five wins have produced the following scorelines:

• 3-0
• 2-1
• 2-4
• 0-2
• 0-1

Arsenal have scored at least twice in three of those five victories, while the over 1.5 away-team goals selection has landed in two of their last three away matches.

Forest have conceded five goals in their last three games and have yet to score at home this season, making this another appealing angle.

Forest's lack of goals at the City Ground makes backing both teams to score – no an interesting addition. The hosts are still waiting for their first home goal in all competitions this season and have now gone six hours without scoring in front of their own supporters. That is a worrying statistic ahead of a meeting with Arsenal, who have shown they can defend effectively on their travels.

The Gunners have lost just twice on the road in the last 10 months, with those defeats coming against Manchester City and Brighton. Against a Forest side struggling to create and convert chances at home, Arsenal will be confident of keeping the hosts quiet.

Eberechi Eze completes our Bet Builder, with his previous performances against Forest providing an encouraging statistical angle. The Crystal Palace-born attacker has cleared the over 1.5 shots line in five of his last six meetings with Nottingham Forest.

His shots in his three Premier League starts this season have read 5, 1 and 2. That means he has recorded at least two attempts in two of those three starts. Eze was also in terrific form in the Champions League during the week and could be rewarded with another start. If he features in an advanced role, he should have opportunities to test the Forest defence.

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Player Card Tip

Best Bet: Ola Aina – Player to Be Carded
Best Odds: 7/2 (bet365)
Stake: 1pt

Our final selection focuses on Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina, who could be worth backing to receive a booking against Arsenal. After successfully identifying Joelinton as a potential card selection yesterday based on his head-to-head record, we're taking a similar approach with Aina.

The Forest defender has been booked in three of his last four games against Arsenal, including the most recent home meeting between the sides. That is an encouraging record for a player-card market priced at 7/2.

His foul numbers this season have also been consistent:

Fouls committed in his last six games: 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1.

Aina has already received three bookings this season, suggesting he is no stranger to disciplinary action.

The matchup could also work against him. Arsenal have drawn a higher number of fouls than the league average, with the supplied figures showing 16.0 per match compared with a league average of 10.9. That creates the potential for Forest's defenders to be put under pressure and forced into challenges.

Arsenal's movement in wide areas could be particularly important, with Aina potentially facing difficult defensive situations throughout the match. At 7/2, there is a case for backing the Forest defender to enter the referee's book, especially given his recent record against the Gunners.