Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 May 2026

Premier League Betting Preview: Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle

Nottingham Forest square off against Newcastle at City Ground, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 10 May.

Nottingham Forest and Newcastle might play out a low-scoring contest, with Under 2.5 looking like the best pick. We can head to the Total Goals market and secure odds of +107 for this selection.

Nottingham Forest, six points clear of the relegation zone with three games remaining, got a third straight Premier League victory in their last league outing. It was a 3-1 away win at Stamford Bridge when meeting Chelsea. The Midlands club had just 33% possession and recorded four shots on target, with Taiwo Awoniyi scoring two goals and Igor Jesus registering the other.

On Thursday night, Forest were knocked out of the Europa League after a 4-0 away defeat to Aston Villa in the second leg of their semi-final, losing 4-1 on aggregate.

Newcastle United have lost their previous two Premier League matches away from home. Their most recent league game was at home at St James' Park where they recorded a 3-1 victory over Brighton. Eddie Howe's side were restricted to just 33% possession and had six shots on goal, with William Osula, Daniel Burn and Harvey Barnes finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Newcastle have landed three consecutive wins over Forest. In their last encounter, Newcastle enjoyed a 2-0 victory when hosting at St James' Park. The previous 8 H2H games have involved six Newcastle triumphs, one Forest win and one draw.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
17	Newcastle	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
18	Nott’m Forest	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Forest have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts. Vitor Pereira's team have averaged 43.9% possession, 380.2 passes and 4.6 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.8 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 12.2 attempts and 5.1 corners.

Morgan Gibbs-White leads the way with 7 goals, while Igor Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi have scored 4 and 3 respectively. Igor Jesus and Callum Hudson-Odoi have the most assists with 3, while goalie Matz Sels has recorded 3 clean sheets.

Newcastle have 4 victories and 6 defeats, with an average of 1.4 goals from 13.1 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 49.6% possession, 4.6 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 13.7 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

William Osula has top scored with 4, followed by Anthony Gordon and Jacob Ramsey on 3 and 2. Jacob Murphy, Bruno Guimaraes and Lewis Miley have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Nottingham Forest confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Matz Sels (GK), Jair Cunha, Nikola Milenkovic, Morato, Neco Williams, Nicolas Dominguez, Elliot Anderson, Luca Netz, Dilane Bakwa, Igor Jesus, Taiwo Awoniyi.

Newcastle confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nick Pope (GK), Lewis Hall, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Daniel Burn, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, Jacob Murphy, Nick Woltemade, Joelinton, William Osula.

Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

We’re delighted with the price of +107 when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 Goals, with these odds standing out for the Premier League showdown. The sides might fall short on the goal front.

The latest Premier League team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.

Key Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Forest games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Forest games at home.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 48.3% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Bettors wanting to boost their odds might want to combine the Under 2.5 Goals pick with a specific side to land a victory. This is available through the Result & Total Goals market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Forest 1 - 1 Newcastle

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +510 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joelinton Over 1.5 Shots +145

Joelinton (Newcastle) has managed an average of 1.67 shots in his past six Premier League games on the road. We are in favour of betting the +145 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager looking like it might yield dividends.

Latest Joelinton Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+430

First

+1200

Shots

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

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Jacob Ramsey to Score +575

Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle) has managed two goals in his past ten Premier League matches. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +575 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Jacob Ramsey Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1700

Shots

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -123

Each of the past five Nottingham Forest home games have involved the 10.5 Total Corners line not being covered, with the previous four  Newcastle away matches having the same outcome. There is value when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is available at -123.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Forest

Total

9.70 4.60 5.10

Home

9.80 5.70 4.10

Away

10.20 4.40 5.80

Newcastle

Total

9.40 4.60 4.80

Home

10.50 5.90 4.60

Away

10.60 6.30 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-122

Under 10.5

-116

Forest Corners

Over 5.5

+104

Under 5.5

-147

Newcastle Corners

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+108

Most Corners

1

-106

X

+650

2

+108

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Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle 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.

The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Newcastle United are +140 to land a Premier League victory, while Nottingham Forest are +180 to win. The draw is trading at +250 should you think the clash will end all square.

A win for Newcastle would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get +107 that they overcome Forest going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -179 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

The leading football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all Premier League games. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.

Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+250

2

+140

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

+130

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-185

12

-345

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

-102

2

-139

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-133

2 Hcp -0.25

+107

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+108

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+130

Favourite William Osula is priced at +460 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +160.

William Osula (Newcastle)

First

+460

Anytime

+160

Chris Wood (Forest)

First

+525

Anytime

+180

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

First

+550

Anytime

+200

Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest)

First

+600

Anytime

+230

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

First

+600

Anytime

+230

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

First

+650

Anytime

+230

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

First

+650

Anytime

+230

Yoane Wissa (Newcastle)

First

+650

Anytime

+240

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

First

+650

Anytime

+240

Lorenzo Lucca (Forest)

First

+700

Anytime

+260

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

First

+800

Anytime

+310

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

First

+900

Anytime

+330

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

First

+950

Anytime

+350

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

First

+950

Anytime

+360

Joelinton (Newcastle)

First

+1200

Anytime

+430

James McAtee (Forest)

First

+1200

Anytime

+450

Dilane Bakwa (Forest)

First

+1300

Anytime

+480

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

First

+1600

Anytime

+550

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

First

+1600

Anytime

+575

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

First

+1600

Anytime

+600

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

First

+1600

Anytime

+600

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

First

+1600

Anytime

+600

Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)

First

+1700

Anytime

+600

Ryan Yates (Forest)

First

+1800

Anytime

+650

Malick Thiaw (Newcastle)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Fabian Schär (Newcastle)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Ibrahim Sangaré (Forest)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Neco Williams (Forest)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

William Osula (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest)

Over 2.5

-104

Under 2.5

-

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

Over 2.5

-116

Under 2.5

-

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Yoane Wissa (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Chris Wood (Forest)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

-

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Dilane Bakwa (Forest)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

James McAtee (Forest)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Joelinton (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

Over 1.5

-250

Under 1.5

-

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Ryan Yates (Forest)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Malick Thiaw (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Ibrahim Sangaré (Forest)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Neco Williams (Forest)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Premier League matches only
Nottingham Forest have won three on the bounce at City Ground. The Tricky Trees have racked up four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

Newcastle have finished with six losses, three victories and one draw in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Newcastle were 3-1 victors against Forest last time out at City Ground. Aside from one draw, Newcastle have dominated the previous 4 H2H matches at City Ground with three wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Nottingham Forest Home Stats		3-4-3	1.60	0.90	0.70	2	8	4	6
Newcastle Away Stats		3-1-6	2.20	0.90	1.30	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

Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle Lineups & Team News

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