Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Preview

• Tournament: Premier League
• Date: Wednesday, Feb 26
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 pm GMT
• Venue: City Ground, England

Arsenal will travel to Nottingham Forest for the 27th game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at City Ground. The Gunners will be looking to bounce back from their defeat over the weekend.

Hosts Nottingham Forest are one of the in-form squads in the Premier League who are having a dream campaign in England's top tier. They are sitting in the 3rd position with 47 points after 26 games. In the last five games, Leicester have tallied 60 shots, 1,344 passes and maintained a 40.9% possession. Chris Wood is leading the goalscoring charts with 20 goals whereas Anthony Elanga has bagged eight assists for himself.

Meanwhile, title-chasers Arsenal found themselves sitting in the second position of the Premier League standings with 53 points after 26 games. The Gunners recorded 70 shots, 2,106 passes, and 57.6% possession in the past five games. Kai Havertz is the top goal scorer with nine goals followed by Gabriel Martinelli with six. Bukayo Saka tops the assists board with 10 to his tally.

Nottingham Forest Team News

For the home side, they will be boosted with the return of Taiwo Awoniyi in this home tie. Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel (hamstring) is the only major absentee for the Tricky Trees.

Arsenal Team News

As for Arsenal, the squad will be without the services of Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka with their respective injuries. Kai Havertz is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury. Lewis-Skelly remains suspended for this midweek tie.

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups

Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Sels

Defenders: Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams

Midfielders: Danilo, Anderson

Forwards: Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Raya

Defenders: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori

Midfielders: Odegaard, Partey, Rice

Forwards: Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 106 times in the past, with Nottingham Forest securing only 29 wins. Arsenal have recorded 55 wins between both sides, whereas the remaining 22 games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal

Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)

Nottingham Forest veteran Chris Wood is the most trusted personnel in front of goal and has been prolific throughout the season. He has scored 18 goals in the English top-flight has an xG of 3.14 from his last five games.

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

Following Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli's season-ending injuries, Belgian attacker Leandro Trossard is expected to lead the attack for Arsenal for the remainder of the campaign. He has bagged five goals and seven assists and has accumulated an xG of 0.74 from his last five matches.

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Prediction

The hosts have made a dream start to their Premier League campaign as they are sitting third in the league standings. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side lost 4-3 to Newcastle United in their latest game and have managed only one win in their last four Premier League matches. Despite their current run of form, the Tricky Trees are expected to share the spoils in this tie.

As for Arsenal, they will be aiming to continue with their winning formula in the Premier League despite suffering a 1-0 home loss to West Ham United. The Gunners have been potent in front of goal and are are battling for the Premier League crown for the third season in a row.

Predicted Score: Nottingham Forest 2-2 Arsenal

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