Match events
- Yellow card: Neco WilliamsFoul17'
- 45'Substitution: Eberechi EzeOff: Noni Madueke
HT 0-0
- 53'Yellow card: Noni MaduekeFoul
- 66'Substitution: Ben WhiteOff: Jurriën Timber
- 66'Substitution: Kai HavertzOff: Viktor Gyökeres
- 66'Substitution: Mikel MerinoOff: Bruno Guimarães
- Substitution: Dan NdoyeOff: Arnaud Kalimuendo73'
- Substitution: Nicolás DomínguezOff: Ibrahim Sangaré74'
- 80'Goal: Noni MaduekeAssist: Declan Rice
- Substitution: Jair CunhaOff: Chris Wood85'
- Substitution: James McateeOff: Callum Hudson-Odoi85'
Our verdict
Arsenal to win
Bet365 1.62
✓ This tip was correct · final score 0-1
Win probability
Match statistics
- 26%Possession74%
- 0.72Expected goals (xG)1.09
- 14Total shots9
- 2Shots on target1
- 6Shots off target5
- 6Blocked shots3
- 7Shots inside the box7
- 8Corners6
- 2Offsides1
- 14Fouls8
- 1Yellow cards1
- 0Red cards0
- 0Goalkeeper saves2
- 219Passes628
- 152Accurate passes565
Line-ups
Nottingham Forest
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 26M. SelsG
- 23JairD
- 2O. DiomandeD
- 5MurilloD
- 27D. MuñozM
- 24J. McAteeM
- 21X. SchlagerM
- 3N. WilliamsM
- 8N. DomínguezM
- 14D. NdoyeM
- 19L. DelapF
Substitutes
- 7C. Hudson-OdoiF
- 22R. YatesM
- 15A. KalimuendoF
- 9C. WoodF
- 12JohnG
- 25L. NetzD
- 31N. MilenkovićD
- 34O. AinaD
- 6I. SangaréM
Coach: O. Glasner
Arsenal
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1David RayaG
- 4B. WhiteD
- 15E. KonsaD
- 6Gabriel MagalhãesD
- 33R. CalafioriD
- 41D. RiceM
- 39Bruno GuimarãesM
- 7B. SakaM
- 8M. ØdegaardM
- 10E. EzeM
- 29K. HavertzF
Substitutes
- 3Cristhian MosqueraD
- 12J. TimberD
- 49M. Lewis-SkellyD
- 23Mikel MerinoM
- 56M. DowmanF
- 36Martín ZubimendiM
- 14V. GyökeresF
- 30I. MeslierG
- 20N. MaduekeF
Coach: Mikel Arteta
Betting markets
Expected goals 0.85 – 1.73Half time / full time result. 1 = Nottingham Forest, X = draw, 2 = Arsenal.
Asian handicap applied to Nottingham Forest.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
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Premier League table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 24 | WWWWL |
| 2 | Manchester City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 21 | LLWWW |
| 3 | Brighton | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +17 | 19 | WLWWW |
| 4 | Chelsea | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 16 | WLWWL |
| 5 | Liverpool | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 | LWWLW |
| 6 | Brentford | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +7 | 14 | WDLDW |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 12 | WWWLL |
| 8 | Tottenham | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | WWWDL |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 12 | DWWDW |
| 10 | Hull City | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 | DDLDL |
| 11 | Leeds | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 | LDDLD |
| 12 | Newcastle | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 11 | WLLWL |
| 13 | Ipswich | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 11 | DDLWL |
| 14 | Everton | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 10 | LLDWD |
| 15 | Fulham | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 9 | DWWLD |
| 16 | Coventry | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 9 | WLLWW |
| 17 | Manchester United | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 7 | LLDDD |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -12 | 7 | LLLWD |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 6 | LDLLL |
| 20 | Sunderland | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 5 | LDLLL |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 9 | |
| 2 | 7 | 6 | |
| 3 | 6 | 5 | |
| 4 | 9 | 5 | |
| 5 | 9 | 5 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Nottingham Forest | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 0 | 1 |
| Wins | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 0 | 3 |
| Goals against (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 1 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 1 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 0/0 | 1/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 0/0 | 1/1 |
| Over 3.5 | 0/0 | 0/1 |
| BTTS – yes | 0/0 | 0/1 |
Match preview
Nottingham Forest host Arsenal in the Premier League (Regular Season - 7) at City Ground, Nottingham, with kick-off on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 16:30 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Arsenal favourites, giving Nottingham Forest a 18% chance of winning, 24% for the draw and 58% for Arsenal. Our tip is: Arsenal to win.
Arsenal have taken 3 points from their last 1 games (1W 0D 0L).
On the goals markets, we expect a tighter game, with only a 48% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 48% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- England Premier League
- Date
- Sunday, 18 October 2026, 16:30 WAT
- Venue
- City Ground, Nottingham
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal?
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal kicks off on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 16:30 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal in?
The match is in the England Premier League.
Where are Nottingham Forest and Arsenal in the table?
Nottingham Forest are 19th and Arsenal are 1st in the Premier League.
Who will win Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal?
Our prediction is Arsenal to win. Win probabilities: Nottingham Forest 18%, draw 24%, Arsenal 58%.
Will both teams score in Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal?
We estimate a 48% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is No.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal?
We estimate a 48% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Under 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

