Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Premier League Odds
Nottingham Forest, struggling in 17th place, will host league leaders Arsenal at the City Ground on Saturday, January 17th, at 17:30 UTC.
OC Staff - January 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
3 Minute ReadNottingham Forest vs. Arsenal: Lineups, Odds, Prediction and Best Bet
Nottingham Forest, struggling in 17th place, will host league leaders Arsenal at the City Ground on Saturday, January 17th, at 17:30 UTC. The home team will be hoping to put some distance between themselves and the relegation zone, while the visitors will be aiming to maintain their position at the top of the Premier League.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Form and Head to Head Record
Nottingham Forest are currently in 17th position. Their last match saw them draw 3-3 with Wrexham in the FA Cup, a match they eventually lost on penalties. The Tricky Trees have struggled for consistency, especially at home.
Arsenal, on the other hand, sit atop the Premier League and are undefeated in their last six league matches. Their last game was a 2-3 win away at Chelsea in the League Cup. The Gunners have been dominant, particularly through their midfield control and set-piece prowess.
The last time these two teams met, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 3-0 win.
Looking at the previous six encounters between these teams, Arsenal have dominated, winning four, drawing one, and Nottingham Forest winning one.
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Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels; Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Aina; Dominguez, Anderson; Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson; Jesus
Arsenal (4-3-2-1): Raya; Lewis-Skelly, Magalhães, Saliba, Timber; Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard; Trossard, Saka; Gyökeres
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Team News
Nottingham Forest will be without Wood due to injury, with Victor and Yates also doubtful. Zinchenko is ineligible to play against his parent club. There is some positive news for the home side, as Sangaré and Boly may return after Ivory Coast’s exit from AFCON.
Arsenal have several defensive absentees, with Mosquera, Dowman and Calafiori all injured. Hincapié is also doubtful. Saliba and Trossard are expected to start after recent fitness concerns.
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Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Match Prediction
Arsenal have a great opportunity to strengthen their lead in the Premier League when they visit Nottingham Forest. The Gunners' recent form has been characterized by control and balance, having not trailed by two or more goals in any league match this season. They have also demonstrated strength in set-piece situations, a weakness that Forest have struggled to defend.
Forest's home form has been a concern, with six defeats already this season. While Gibbs-White remains a key creative force, the team has often relied on individual moments rather than sustained pressure.
Arsenal have been dominant in recent meetings with Forest, winning the last three without conceding. The Gunners’ ability to manage game states suggests they are well placed to turn pressure into another measured victory in the title race. Therefore, the prediction is a 3-1 win for Arsenal.
Arsenal are likely to score from a set-piece situation. There will be a low number of cards shown.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Pick
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