Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal lineups, predictions and betting odds. Check team news, probable starters and Same Game Parlay picks for Sunday's game.
Grayson Parker - October 18, 2026, 7:37 AM EDT
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Competition | English Premier League |
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Game Date | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
Game Time | 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Nottingham, The City Ground |
The Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal betting odds make Arsenal -150 (Polymarket) favorites for Sunday's Premier League matchup at The City Ground, and Forest's spot near the foot of the standings explains why.
Oliver Glasner's Forest have just one Premier League win this season. Worse, they are still waiting on their first home goal in all competitions, which tells you plenty about the finishing.
Arsenal arrive as reigning Premier League champions and sit second in the standings, yet Mikel Arteta still called Forest "an extremely well-coached team" that "at home can create a really special momentum."
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 6 games against Forest in all competitions. They have also kept a clean sheet in their last 4 games against Forest in all competitions.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Recent Results
Forest sit just two points above the relegation zone after losing at Glasner's former club Crystal Palace. With no European soccer this season, the league is the whole story, and the shot volume is there: Dan Ndoye has attempted three or more shots in each of his past three Premier League games. Turning those looks into goals remains the problem.
Arsenal have won 10 of their last 11 Premier League games, though the comeback win over Leeds needed second-half goals from Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimaraes. In the Champions League, they brushed Lille aside 3-0 at Emirates Stadium, scoring every goal in a quick second-half burst, with Eberechi Eze impressing.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Nottingham Forest: Igor Jesus (Injured/out), Nicolo Savona (Injured/doubtful), Nikola Milenkovic (Injured/doubtful)
Arsenal: William Saliba (Injured/out), Piero Hincapié (Injured/out), Christos Tzolis (Injured/out), Martin Zubimendi (Injured/doubtful)
Nottingham Forest
Igor Jesus misses out with a muscle injury, while Nikola Milenkovic and Nicolo Savona are doubts. Glasner is unlikely to make many changes to the side that lost at Crystal Palace, so the Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal lineups should feature a familiar probable XI for the hosts, with Gibbs-White and Dan Ndoye working behind Delap.
Arsenal
William Saliba, Piero Hincapié and Christos Tzolis all remain sidelined. Martin Zubimendi is still struggling with an ankle problem that has kept him out of the last two games, so the probable XI pairs Bruno Guimaraes with Declan Rice in midfield. Eberechi Eze is pushing for his first Premier League start of the season.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Predicted Lineup
Nottingham Forest
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Sels, Murillo, O. Diomande, O. Aina, N. Williams, I. Sangare, J. McAtee, D. Munoz, M. Gibbs-White, D. Ndoye, L. Delap
Arsenal
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: D. Raya, R. Calafiori, G. Magalhaes, E. Konsa, J. Timber, B. Guimaraes, D. Rice, E. Eze, M. Odegaard, B. Saka, K. Havertz
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Key Stats & Game Facts
- Arsenal have had 8+ corners in 6 of their last 6 games vs Nottingham Forest (Premier League).
- Nottingham Forest have had 18+ shots in 3 of their last 3 games (Premier League).
- Kai Havertz has recorded 1+ shots on target in 6 of his last 6 appearances (Premier League).
- Ola Aina has been carded in 3 of his last 5 appearances (Premier League).
- Bruno Guimaraes has won 3+ fouls in 8 of his last 8 appearances vs Nottingham Forest (Premier League).
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal prediction is a 2-1 Arsenal win. Forest put up plenty of shots but finish them poorly, and Arsenal's attack down the wings, with Bukayo Saka driving things on the right, is the sharpest weapon on the field. The hosts can grab a consolation, but the champions have more quality in every line.
Best Picks
Arsenal to win in the Moneyline market. Arsenal headline our Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal best picks. Our projection gives them around a 60% win probability, in line with or slightly above the market's implied probability, while Forest sit at just 18%. The price is fair without being prohibitively short, and it backs the better team in this matchup.
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Our numbers project 2.81 total goals, and the AI probability on this line sits above what the market implies. Arsenal have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 6 games vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, and Forest's shot volume can supply the goal that gets this over.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Same Game Parlay
Our Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal same game parlay picks lean on Arsenal's attack and Forest's aggression: Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice player props, plus an Ola Aina card.
Leg one is Kai Havertz Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. The forward has found the target in six straight Premier League appearances and leads the line again.
Bukayo Saka Over 1.5 in the Player Shots market is next. He has fired two or more shots in six consecutive Premier League appearances, and Arsenal attack down the right more than anywhere else.
Ola Aina in the To Be Shown A Card market adds some punch. The defender has picked up three cards across his past five Premier League appearances, and Forest play an aggressive brand of soccer.
Declan Rice Over 0.5 in the Player Assists market closes it out. He has set up a goal in three of his past four Premier League appearances, making him a genuine creative outlet from deep.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Talking Points
The big question is whether Forest can finally finish. They are good at creating openings, but conversion has been the weak spot, and Glasner has even handed finishing work in training to veteran striker Chris Wood. Arsenal have no such worries, with Arteta saying "the team is showing a great attacking flow." Bukayo Saka is the man to watch, finding the net in three of his past four appearances against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, and Arsenal's right side is where this matchup gets decided.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Predictions FAQs
When is the Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Premier League game?
The Premier League game is on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with kickoff at 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT.
Where is Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal being played?
The game is being played at The City Ground, Nottingham.
Where can I watch Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal?
The game is listed on Sky Sports PL and Sky Sports Main Event.
Who is injured or doubtful for Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal?
Igor Jesus is injured, while Nikola Milenkovic and Nicolo Savona are doubtful for Nottingham Forest. For Arsenal, William Saliba, Piero Hincapie and Christos Tzolis are injured and Martin Zubimendi is doubtful.
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