The pressure on Arsenal continues to increase as the Premier League returns on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta’s side have dropped to fourth in the standings, leaving them nine points adrift of Liverpool at the summit.
The Gunners have failed to win in their last four matches, suffering defeats in two matches.
Nottingham Forest have been the surprise package in the Premier League so far this season, but they saw their three-game winning sequence ended at home against Newcastle before the international break.
Odds
Arsenal will be hard to overlook as an odds-on chance this weekend. A Nottingham Forest win on the road is priced up at +900.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | -295 |
| Draw | +431 |
| Nottingham Forest | +900 |
Arsenal Boast Impressive Record Against Forest
| Total | Arsenal | Nottingham Forest | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 14 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Premier League Games | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Goals | 40 | 28 | 12 |
Arsenal have won three of their last four Premier League matches against Nottingham Forest since the start of the 2022-23 season. Forest’s only win came on home soil in May 2023, securing their top-flight status.
The East Midlands side have conceded seven goals in their two trips to the Emirates, and haven’t won on the road against Arsenal since March 1989.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 2.50 Goals @ -116
Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest Key Stats
- Arsenal have failed to win in their last four Premier League outings, marking the first time since April 2023 that they have been on such a long winless sequence.
- Arsenal conceded 15+ shots for the fourth time this season against Chelsea. They only conceded that number of shots on two occasions last term.
- Nottingham Forest lost after scoring first against Newcastle last time out, marking the first time in 13 matches that they had squandered an advantage.
Arsenal Team News
Bukayo Saka is expected to return after pulling out of national team duty with England. Riccardo Calafiori could be fit enough for a place on the bench. However, Ben White and Leandro Trossard are both out until next month.
Possible Lineup
David Raya (GK); Jurrien Timber, Gabriel, William Saliba, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz
Nottingham Forest Team News
The visitors will have a near fully-fit squad to select from this weekend. Ibrahim Sangare is the only player missing, with the midfielder set to return at the end of the month.
Possible Lineup
Matz Sels (GK); Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Alex Moreno, Ryan Yates, Nicolas Dominguez, Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chris Wood
Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest Prediction
Saturday presents a must-win fixture for Arsenal if they are to have any hope of winning the Premier League title. Forest have already upset the odds this season, beating Liverpool at Anfield.
However, a strong performance is required by the Gunners, and we can see them getting over the line with a 2-0 success this weekend.
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