Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest Náhled

• Newcastle vyhrát
• Více než 2,5 gólu

Newcastle’s season has struggled to gather momentum so far, with just six points from their opening six Premier League fixtures – their lowest tally at this stage under Eddie Howe. However, their emphatic 4-0 victory over Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in midweek European action may provide the spark they need.

Their league form tells a different story. The Magpies have only one win so far this campaign (W1, D3, L2), and both defeats came at home. Crucially, those losses were inflicted in stoppage time by Liverpool and Arsenal, suggesting concentration late on remains a weakness.

A broader look at their home record shows they’ve lost four of their last six competitive matches at St James’ Park (W2, L4), though each loss came by a single-goal margin. While that highlights their competitiveness, it also underlines their inability to close out matches effectively. Howe’s challenge is to turn narrow margins into consistent results.

Nottingham Forest: Postecoglou on the Brink

What was supposed to be an exciting new era under Ange Postecoglou is rapidly descending into a crisis. Forest’s 3-2 Europa League defeat to Midtjylland extended their winless run to eight games in all competitions (D3, L5), and the pressure on the Australian manager is intensifying.

Postecoglou has now become the first Forest manager in a century to go winless in his opening six games (D2, L4), with supporters audibly turning on him during the midweek loss by chanting “sacked in the morning.”

Their away form offers little cause for optimism. Forest are winless in five road trips this season (D3, L2), and with St James’ Park one of the most hostile grounds in the league, this fixture feels like one of the worst possible assignments for a side low on confidence.

Historie Head-to-Head

Recent history favours Newcastle heavily. The Magpies have won six of the last seven league meetings against Forest (W6, L1), including each of the last three. They last managed four consecutive league victories over Forest way back in 1937, so history could be made again this weekend.

Forest’s record away to Newcastle is particularly grim, with eight defeats in their last nine visits (L8, W1). Their only win in that sequence came courtesy of a Chris Wood hat-trick, but the odds are stacked against a repeat here.

Horké statistiky a série

• Newcastle’s last four Premier League home wins have all been accompanied by clean sheets.
• Four of the last five Newcastle-held H2Hs have produced over 3.5 goals.
• Eight of Forest’s last nine away matches have seen both teams score.
• Postecoglou has lost 11 of his last 15 Premier League games (W1, D3, L11).

Klíčoví hráči, které je třeba sledovat

Newcastle United

Nick Woltemade is one to watch at St James’ Park. The young forward is on the brink of history, looking to become just the third Newcastle player to score in his first three Premier League home appearances for the club, after Les Ferdinand and Alan Shearer.

His clinical finishing has quickly made him a fan favourite, and another strike here would further cement his reputation.

Nottingham Forest

Former Newcastle man Chris Wood returns to his old stomping ground and will be eager to make an impact.

He has directly contributed to four goals in his last two visits to St James’ Park (G3, A1), including the memorable hat-trick that secured Forest’s last win over the Magpies. His physicality and aerial threat remain crucial weapons for Forest.

Týmové novinky a chybějící hráči

Newcastle are missing defender Tino Livramento, sidelined with a knee injury. Howe will hope his absence does not unsettle a backline already under scrutiny.

For Forest, injuries continue to mount. Murillo was forced off inside the opening half-hour against Midtjylland, joining Douglas Luiz on the sidelines. These absences will test Postecoglou’s ability to shuffle his pack effectively.

Taktická analýza

Newcastle are expected to dominate possession and press high, using the confidence gained from midweek to push forward aggressively. Howe will stress the importance of concentration late in games, as lapses have cost them dearly against elite opposition already this season.

Forest are likely to adopt a cautious, counter-attacking approach. With Chris Wood as their focal point, expect long balls and crosses aimed at disrupting Newcastle’s backline. However, Forest’s defensive frailties, combined with their poor away record, mean they will need to withstand significant pressure to avoid another defeat.

Analýza sázek

All indicators point towards Newcastle. The Magpies’ home dominance against Forest, combined with the visitors’ dreadful form, makes a Newcastle -1 handicap victory a logical betting angle.

With four of the last five head-to-heads at St James’ Park producing over 3.5 goals, pairing a Newcastle win with a high-scoring game could also provide strong value.

Předpověď

With St James’ Park ready to roar and Newcastle buoyed by their Champions League success, this looks like a fixture primed for Eddie Howe’s men to kickstart their Premier League campaign. Forest’s winless streak, combined with Postecoglou’s mounting pressure, makes this a daunting trip for the visitors.

Prediction: Newcastle United 3-1 Nottingham Forest

Další informace o této hře naleznete na:
Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest | 2025/2026 | Premier League | Overview