Forest Ready to Battle Arsenal: Key Matchups, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Arsenal have the chance to strengthen their position at the summit of the Premier League standings with a win against Nottingham Forest.
A draw with Liverpool prevented Arsenal from seizing the chance to establish an eight-point lead over rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa, but consecutive wins against Portsmouth and Chelsea in cup fixtures have helped them regain their winning rhythm.
Only two teams have managed to defeat Arsenal this campaign as they remain steadfast in their pursuit of trophies across four competitions, with Nottingham Forest—previously managed by Ange Postecoglou—proving no challenge for the north London outfit in their September encounter. Martín Zubbimendi's unexpected double strike led the Midlands club to a 3–0 loss.
Arsenal will be hoping for mistakes from City and Villa during the weekend, with the former beginning Gameweek 22 against bitter rivals Manchester United and the latter welcoming Everton on Sunday, but they cannot afford to lose concentration and must simply concentrate on their own tasks.
The same applies to Forest, who have created a seven-point buffer from the drop zone but cannot ease up in their battle for survival. They have secured just one victory in their previous five league matches—a vital triumph over West Ham United—and would welcome any unexpected points in their meeting with Arsenal.
What Time Does Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal Kick-Off?
What Time Does Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal Kick-Off?
Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Nottingham Forest | Arsenal |
|---|---|
Wrexham 3–3 (4–3p) Nottingham Forest - 09–01–26 | Chelsea 2–3 Arsenal - 14–01–26 |
West Ham 1–2 Nottingham Forest - 06–01–26 | Portsmouth 1–4 Arsenal - 11–01–26 |
Aston Villa 3–1 Nottingham Forest - 03–01–26 | Arsenal 0–0 Liverpool - 08–01–26 |
Nottingham Forest 0–2 Everton - 30–12–25 | Bournemouth 2–3 Arsenal - 03–01–26 |
Nottingham Forest 1–2 Man City - 27–12–25 | Arsenal 4–1 Aston Villa - 30–12–25 |
How to Watch Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal on TV
How to Watch Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal on TV
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+, discovery+ App |
United States | NBC, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW, Peacock, TeleXitos |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
Mexico | FOX Mexico, Max Mexico, TNT Sports, TNT Go |
Nottingham Forest Team News
Nottingham Forest Team News
Sean Dyche doesn't have an extensive injury list but will be missing at least three players for the clash with the league leaders. Chris Wood and John Victor are ruled out with knee problems, while Oleksandr Zinchenko cannot feature against his parent club having joined on loan from Arsenal.
On a positive note, Ryan Yates could be available having recently resumed training, while Ibrahim Sangaré and Willy Boly are back at Dyche's disposal after completing international commitments with Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup vs. Arsenal
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup vs. Arsenal
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs. Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenković, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Domínguez; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus.
Arsenal Team News
Arsenal Team News
Mikel Arteta has stated there are no new injuries within his squad after the midweek victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg and suggested the possible comeback of previously injured players—without specifying individuals.
Piero Hincapié seems the only likely returnee having experienced a problem in the stalemate with Liverpool, with Max Dowman, Cristhian Mosquera and Riccardo Calafiori all remaining unavailable for the trip to Forest.
Arsenal might field a comparable team to the one that defeated Chelsea, though David Raya and Myles Lewis-Skelly could replace Kepa Arrizabalaga and Ben White respectively.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Nottingham Forest
Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Nottingham Forest
Arsenal predicted lineup vs. Nottingham Forest (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Ødegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyökeres, Trossard.
Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal Score Prediction
Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal Score Prediction
Arsenal haven't made a habit of overwhelming opponents in the Premier League this season but defeats have been exceptionally uncommon, particularly against the division's lesser teams.
Morale is at its peak and Arteta possesses the squad depth and talent to handle the demanding fixture list, with Forest likely to become their next conquest.
Arsenal's backline has been somewhat more vulnerable recently but Forest don't typically find the net frequently, netting precisely one goal per game in the league this season. The Gunners will expect another shutout at the City Ground.