Nottingham Forest (1-1-1) and Arsenal (2-1-0) will face off today at 7:30 a.m. EDT at Emirates Stadium in London, England.
Arsenal is favored at a -250 price, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-145o / +100u) goals.
Let's get into my Nottingham vs. Arsenal prediction.
Nottingham vs. Arsenal Prediction
Pick: Arsenal Win And Over 2.5 Goals
My Nottingham vs. Arsenal best bet is on the Gunners to win and for there to be Over 2.5 total goals in this match.
Nottingham vs. Arsenal Odds
| Nottingham Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -145 | 2.5 -145o / 100u | +700 |
| Arsenal Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +100 | 2.5 -145o / 100u | -250 |
Nottingham vs. Arsenal Picks, Parlay
Leg 1: Arsenal Win
Leg 2: Over 2.5 Goals
Leg 3: Match – Over 33.5 Tackles
Mikel Arteta's team has faced difficulties on the road this season, having gone up against strong sides like Manchester United and Liverpool.
In contrast, their home form has been impressive, highlighted by a commanding 5-0 win against Leeds.
Arsenal has only been held scoreless at the Emirates twice since the start of the 2024/25 season, and they are expected to continue their strong attacking form against a Nottingham Forest defense that has yet to secure a clean sheet this campaign.
A key consideration is whether Ange Postecoglou will adjust his attacking tactics, drawing from his effective strategy in Tottenham's successful Europa League final.
With Spurs securing just six clean sheets in the league last season, the stage seems set for Arsenal to capitalize in a match that could be a high-scoring affair.
Postecoglou’s appointment makes this game a very different proposition. The former Tottenham boss is known for his all-action style of play, and he will undoubtedly look to implement it at his new club. Therefore, we are backing over 33.5 tackles as part of our Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest predictions.
Postecoglou’s commitment to counterpressing means we should see plenty of tackles here. Last season, Tottenham's matches saw the most tackles in the Premier League with an average of 39.82.
Since the start of last season, Nottingham Forest’s away matches have seen an average of 33.9 tackles.
Ange took charge of four games against Arsenal as Tottenham boss; this bet landed with ease in all of those clashes, with an average of 45.75 tackles.
Nottingham vs. Arsenal Projections
Projected Chance of Winning
| Nottingham | Draw | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| 13.3% | 20.5% | 66.2% |
Projected Total Goals
| Nottingham | Total Goals | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| 0.63 | 2.38 | 1.76 |
Nottingham vs. Arsenal Betting Analysis
Arsenal hosts Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League's return following the international break.
Postecoglou takes over Forest's helm after Nuno Espirito Santo's recent departure. The Gunners aim to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat at Anfield against Liverpool.
Both managers, Mikel Arteta and Postecoglou, face the pressure to secure a positive outcome, though Postecoglou's record of three defeats and one draw against Arsenal, from his time at Tottenham, is less than promising.
An ultra-offensive approach could be risky for Forest at the Emirates, where the Gunners frequently score multiple goals. The Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest odds are in favour of the home side, with a 72% implied probability of victory, suggesting Arsenal is likely to score at least twice.
Arsenal has dominated recent encounters with Nottingham Forest, winning the past six meetings at the Emirates Stadium by an aggregate score of 19-2.
Since February 1995, the Gunners have been unbeaten at home against Forest, securing seven victories and one draw.
Nottingham vs. Arsenal Projected Starting Lineups
Nottingham
Sels; Savona, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams; Sangare, Anderson, Gibbs-White; Ndoye, Hudson-Odoi, Chris Wood.
Arsenal
Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard; Eze, Madueke, Gyokeres.
