The Matchday 4 Premier League clash between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest will take place on September 13 at the Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Arsenal
The Gunners started the new championship with ease and confidence, securing victories at the beginning of the tournament against Manchester United (1-0) and Leeds (5-0). However, in the last round, the team suffered its first defeat in the current Premier League, although the opponent was a formidable one. The Londoners played away against Liverpool and lost to the reigning champions with a score of 0-1. This was the club's first loss in their last six Premier League matches (4 wins and 1 draw).
- The team has not lost in 13 of their last 15 Premier League matches (7 wins and 6 draws).
- No more than 3 goals have been scored in 13 of Arsenal's last 17 league games.
- In their last 7 home matches in the Premier League, the Londoners have suffered only 1 defeat (4 wins and 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Arsenal (4-3-3)
David Raya – Gabriel Magalhães, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Riccardo Calafiori – Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Mikel Merino – Gabriel Martinelli, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyökeres.
Forwards Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus will miss the upcoming matches due to injuries. Midfielder Christian Nørgaard and defender William Saliba are doubtful for the match.
Nottingham Forest
The club started the new championship well, defeating Brentford 3-1 at home. This was followed by a draw away to Crystal Palace (1-1). However, in the last round, they faced a setback – playing at their stadium, Nottingham unexpectedly lost to West Ham with a significant score of 0-3. As a result, the team is positioned in 10th place in the league table.
During the international break, the club dismissed Nuno Espírito Santo. Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as the head coach.
- In their last 8 Premier League matches, Nottingham Forest has secured only 2 victories (3 draws and 3 losses).
- Both teams scored in 5 of the club's last 7 league games.
- Nottingham has a 4-match unbeaten away streak in the Premier League (2 wins and 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Nottingham Forest (4-3-3)
Matz Sels – Ola Aina, Murillo, Nikola Milenković, Neco Williams – Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Ibrahim Sangaré – Dan Ndoye, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chris Wood.
Referee
Darren England (England)
Matches – 21 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 91;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 24%.
Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest: Match Prediction
The defeat in the last round against West Ham led to the dismissal of Nuno Espírito Santo. I believe that the change in management will not help the club compete for high positions, as his successor usually excels with his teams only in the second season. Arsenal is also coming off a loss, so they are determined to reclaim their lost positions, and I expect the Gunners to come out on top in the upcoming match.
In the last 4 head-to-head meetings, the Londoners have beaten their opponents three times in the league, with 1 draw. Moreover, in the last three encounters at the Emirates in the league, Arsenal has emerged victorious, twice with at least a two-goal margin. Additionally, the Gunners have a strong home record in the Premier League, with 14 wins and 6 draws in their last 22 matches (only 2 losses).
My prediction – Arsenal with a handicap (-1)
