Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest are set to battle at St James’ Park this Sunday.
Both teams are desperate for points after recent setbacks in their chase for Champions League football.
Newcastle suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Manchester City, while Nottingham Forest lost 2-1 to Fulham.
This makes their upcoming clash crucial for both sides.
Newcastle’s Recent Form
The Magpies have won just one of their last four English Premier League matches.
That victory came against Southampton, who are struggling at the bottom of the table.
Eddie Howe’s side must improve if they want to stay in the race for a top-four finish.
Newcastle has also lost back-to-back home matches. The last time they lost three consecutive home games in the league was in 2021 under Steve Bruce. A defeat here would be a huge setback.
Nottingham Forest’s Recent Form
Forest also comes into this game after a disappointing loss. Despite Chris Wood scoring his 18th goal of the season, Fulham managed to secure a 2-1 victory.
Forest remains in third place and will still be in the top four regardless of Sunday’s result. However, they have lost their last two away games. Nuno Espirito Santo’s men must find a way to get a positive result here.
Key Players to Watch
Newcastle will rely on Alexander Isak for goals. The Swedish forward has been in good form and could be the difference-maker.
Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, will look to Chris Wood. He scored a hat-trick against Newcastle in their last meeting at St James’ Park.
Match Predictions
This game promises goals. Both teams have strong attacking options, and neither defense has been solid lately. Newcastle has the home advantage but must improve their recent form.
Forest struggles when conceding first. They have lost five of six matches after going 1-0 down this season. Newcastle will look to take advantage of this weakness.
A draw is a strong possibility. Newcastle needs a win to stay in contention for the top four, but Forest will not go down without a fight.
Betting Tips on Bangbet Tanzania
1. Match Winner:
- Newcastle win – 1.89
- Draw – 4.10
- Nottingham Forest win – 4.10
Newcastle is favored to win, but Forest has the ability to cause an upset.
2. Both Teams to Score – Yes (Recommended Bet) Both teams have strong strikers, and neither defense has been solid. This bet has great value.
3. Over 2.5 Goals Newcastle and Forest games often have plenty of goals. Expect an exciting match.
4. Chris Wood to Score Anytime Wood has a great record against Newcastle. Backing him to score could be a smart choice.
Final Thoughts
Newcastle and Nottingham Forest both need a win, but a draw is possible. Newcastle has home advantage, but their recent form raises concerns.
For bettors, markets like Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals provide great value. Bet wisely and enjoy the game on Bangbet Tanzania!
