Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Head to Head, Team News, Predicted Lineups

Match: Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

League: Premier League

Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Date & Time: 26th December, 06:00 PM (IST)

Match Preview:

This weekend’s Premier League fixture promises a clash between two teams, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. The stage is set at the St James’ Park, where both teams will battle it out in what is expected to be a high-octane encounter.

Recent Form:

Newcastle United lost their previous match against Luton Town by 0-1 scoreline.

On the other hand, Nottingham Forest also lost their previous match against Bournemouth by 2-3 scoreline where Chris Wood scored 1 goal and gave 1 assist, Anthony Elanga also scored 1 goal while Morgan Gibbs-White gave 1 assist in that match.

Last Five Matches of Newcastle United:

L, L, W, L, L

Last Five Matches of Nottingham Forest:

L, L, D, L, L

Head-to-Head Records in previous 5 matches:

Nottingham Forest 1-2 Newcastle United
Newcastle United 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest 3-1 Newcastle United
Newcastle United 2-3 Nottingham Forest
Newcastle United 3-1 Nottingham Forest

Team News: Newcastle United

Javier Manquillo (Groin injury), Nick Pope (Shoulder injury), Joseph Willock (Achilles tendon), Jacob Murphy (Shoulder injury), Matthew Targett (Hamstring), Elliot Anderson (Back injury) and Harvey Barnes (Ankle injury) all are out, Joelinton (Hamstring) is doubtful to play while Sandro Tonali is suspended from this match.

Team News: Nottingham Forest

Taiwo Awoniyi (Knee surgery) is out, Serge Aurier (Calf injury) is doubtful to play while Joe Worrall, Scott Mckenna and Willy Boly all are suspended from this match.

Player Stats: Newcastle United

Alexander Isak played 13 matches: 7 goals | 0 assist
Callum Wilson played 13 matches: 7 goals | 0 assist
Anthony Gordon played 17 matches: 6 goals | 4 assists
Kieran Trippier played 17 matches: 0 goal | 7 assists
Jacob Murphy played 5 matches: 0 goal | 3 assists

Player Stats: Nottingham Forest

Anthony Elanga played 18 matches: 4 goals | 3 assists
Chris Wood played 16 matches: 4 goals | 0 assist
Taiwo Awoniyi played 10 matches: 4 goals | 0 assist
Morgan Gibbs-White played 18 matches: 0 goal | 3 assists
Harry Toffolo played 12 matches: 0 goal | 3 assists

Probable 11 (4-3-3): Newcastle United

Martin Dubravka (GK), Valentino Livramento, Sven Botman, Fabian Schaer, Kieran Trippier, Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley, Miguel Almiron, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon

Probable 11 (4-2-3-1): Nottingham Forest

Matt Turner (GK), Neco Williams, Moussa Niakhate, Murillo, Harry Toffolo, Orel Mangala, Ryan Yates, Divock Origi, Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Elanga, Chris Wood