Newcastle v Nottingham Forest: prediction for League

2023-12-26 12:30

Premier League

odds 1.81

First and foremost, when making a prediction for Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest, let's delve into the teams' previous encounters. Last season, the Magpies proved to be stronger, securing deserved victories in both matches (2-1; 2-0).

Newcastle United

Newcastle has won only two out of their last five Premier League matches and currently occupies the seventh position in the table, trailing seven points behind the Champions League zone. Despite significant personnel losses, the Magpies continue to perform convincingly on their home turf, winning seven consecutive matches in the Premier League and conceding only one goal. Since the beginning of the season, Eddie Howe’s team has only dropped points at St James’ Park in a clash with Liverpool (1-2) back in August. In the last round, Newcastle suffered a 0-1 defeat to Luton Town away from home.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest changed their coach, but under the guidance of Nuno Espirito Santo, they couldn’t immediately break their streak of misfortune. In the previous round, the Forest lost to Bournemouth (2-3) at home, playing with ten men from the 23rd minute after Boli’s dismissal. The winless streak for the team has reached seven matches, with the only point earned during this period coming from a draw with Wolverhampton (1-1). Nottingham Forest has struggled on the road this season, earning only five points in nine away games.

Prediction

Our expert pick: Newcastle has a good chance to break their streak of misfortune today, facing a struggling Nottingham Forest, especially having significant issues on the road. The Magpies have won seven consecutive home matches in the Premier League, conceding only one goal despite regular squad problems. With the home-field advantage and strong motivation, we believe the hosts will secure three points. Our prediction is Newcastle to win with an Asian handicap (-1) at odds of 1.81. Newcastle has been defensively solid at home, conceding only four goals. It's unlikely that the Magpies will change their approach today, and there's a high probability they will focus on their defensive strength. Our second prediction is the total goals to be under three at odds of 1.63. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.81. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.

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