Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2026
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Predictions
Nottingham Forest and Arsenal could fall short of the three-goal mark and that leads us to back Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We’ll gladly snap up the -116 when it comes to a low-scoring contest.
Dive into our Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Nottingham Forest clash with Arsenal at City Ground, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Sunday 18 October.
Nottingham Forest lost away in their last Premier League game, making it back-to-back league losses. Crystal Palace won 3-1 at Selhurst Park. Oliver Glasner's men had six shots on target and enjoyed 57% possession, with Dan Ndoye registering the goal.
Arsenal claimed a 2-1 home win over Leeds United at Emirates Stadium in their previous Premier League game. The Gunners managed six shots on goal and enjoyed 58% possession, with Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimaraes both on target.
On Tuesday night, Arsenal beat LOSC Lille 3-0 at home in the Champions League.
H2H: Goalless Draw in Pair’s Last Encounter
Arsenal are unbeaten when it comes to the past six games against Forest, with the last clash ending in a 0-0 draw at City Ground. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with six Arsenal wins, two Forest victories and two draws.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Arsenal |
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10:5 | 15 |
| 15 |  Nott’m Forest |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 5:8 | 5 |
2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 15.5 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. Forest have had 46.8% possession, 390.4 passes and 4.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 14.6 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal, while earning 4.9 corners.
Morgan Gibbs-White is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Dan Ndoye, Igor Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi each have 2. Morgan Gibbs-White has the most assists with 3, while goalie Matz Sels has recorded one clean sheet.
Arsenal have won 9 and lost 1, averaging 5.3 shots on goal, 14.2 attempts and 1.7 goals. Mikel Arteta's team average 59.6% possession, 501.9 passes, 4.0 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 9.5 attempts and 2.6 shots on goal.
Bukayo Saka got 4 goals, Kai Havertz notched 3, while Bruno Guimaraes and two other players scored 2. Declan Rice has been the top assist maker on 3, with David Raya notching 6 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Matz Sels (GK), Ola Aina, Ousmane Diomande, Murillo, Daniel Munoz, Xaver Schlager, James McAtee, Neco Williams, Morgan Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye, Liam Delap.
Arsenal predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): David Raya (GK), Ben White, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Bukayo Saka, Martin Oedegaard, Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz.
Main Match Prediction
We’re not expecting the teams to combine to reach the three-goal mark and that leads us to wager Under 2.5 Goals. We’ll happily take the -116 when it comes to a low-scoring Premier League clash.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The Premier League form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.
According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 53.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
Bettors looking for an alternative at bigger odds might want to take a look at the Under 1.5 Goals option which will pay out providing we see no more than one goal being scored during the ninety minutes.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +600 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Player Prop Picks
Dan Ndoye (Forest) has totalled over 1.5 shots in three straight Premier League matches. There is odds of -164 available when it comes to this Player Shots wager and we think he’ll cover the line.
Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest) has registered four goals in his past nine Premier League matches on home soil. We’ll take a chance at +310 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.
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Corners Prediction
There has been 7.40 corners on average in the past five Nottingham Forest home games. We recommend backing the -149 that the teams aren’t able to cover the line, with this Total Corners bet hopefully providing a return.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for no more than two goals, Nottingham Forest with the +1 Asian Handicap combined with Dan Ndoye (Forest) to record Over 1.5 shots.
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Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With a 63% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Arsenal are favourites to prosper in this Premier League encounter and they’re available at -167 with the bookies. Nottingham Forest are regarded as the least likely winner at +480.
Arsenal -1 on the Asian Handicap means getting -100 that they beat Forest by two or more goals. It also means you will get your full stake refunded if they win by one.
The Over 2.5 / Under 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. When it comes to BTTS betting, the market suggests that Both Teams to Score Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.
The leading football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest Premier League games. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.
There is +138 available that Viktor Gyökeres finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +350.
Stats: Last 10 Premier League matches only.
Nottingham Forest haven’t triumphed in five straight games at City Ground. Oliver Glasner's men have recorded six draws, three losses and one win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 0.70.
Arsenal have six wins, two draws and two losses in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
The previous City Ground encounter involved a 0-0 draw between Forest and Arsenal. In the previous 4 H2H meetings at City Ground, there have been two draws and one win for both Forest and Arsenal.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest Home Stats |
1-6-3 | 1.40 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 6 | |
| Arsenal Away Stats |
6-2-2 | 2.50 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Premier League: 17/01 2026 Forest 0 Arsenal 0
- Premier League: 13/09 2025 Arsenal 3 Forest 0
- Premier League: 26/02 2025 Forest 0 Arsenal 0
- Premier League: 23/11 2024 Arsenal 3 Forest 0
- Premier League: 30/01 2024 Forest 1 Arsenal 2
- Premier League: 12/08 2023 Arsenal 2 Forest 1
- Premier League: 20/05 2023 Forest 1 Arsenal 0
- Premier League: 30/10 2022 Arsenal 5 Forest 0
- FA Cup: 09/01 2022 Forest 1 Arsenal 0
- EFL Cup: 24/09 2019 Arsenal 5 Forest 0
Nottingham Forest League Stats
Arsenal League Stats
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 3 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 46.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 59.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Nottingham Forest this season are Dan Ndoye (2), Igor Jesus (1), Liam Delap (1)
- Top Assistors for Nottingham Forest this season are Morgan Gibbs-White (2), Murillo (1)
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Lineups & Team News
Make sure you're up to date on the Forest vs Arsenal team news before betting. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Premier League along with the latest injury news.
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Arsenal Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Arsenal Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Nottingham Forest Lineups
Previous Arsenal Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Nottingham Forest Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Oliver Glasner
Arsenal Player Stats & Squad
Premier League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16:5 | 18 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | 15 |
| 3 | Brighton | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18:5 | 13 |
| 4 | Brentford | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12:6 | 10 |
| 5 | Everton | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15:13 | 10 |
| 7 | Leeds | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:6 | 9 |
| 9 | Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:7 | 9 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9:12 | 9 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9:12 | 7 |
| 13 | Man United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9:9 | 6 |
| 14 | Coventry | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5:11 | 6 |
| 15 | Nott’m Forest | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:8 | 5 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:11 | 5 |
| 17 | Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:12 | 4 |
| 18 | Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7:13 | 3 |
| 19 | Tottenham | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:9 | 3 |
| 20 | Fulham | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6:10 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Man City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 9 |
| 3 | Brighton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:1 | 7 |
| 4 | Brentford | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11:6 | 7 |
| 6 | Everton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 7 | Ipswich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 8 | Leeds | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 5 |
| 9 | Hull | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 10 | Newcastle | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 11 | Man United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 4 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 3 |
| 13 | Coventry | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 16 | Liverpool | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:5 | 2 |
| 17 | Fulham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 1 |
| 18 | Aston Villa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 19 | Nott’m Forest | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:2 | 1 |
| 20 | Tottenham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | 1 |
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