Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Prediction 17 January 2026
🔊 What are the odds of Arsenal dropping points for the second consecutive time? While the chances are slim, they are not nonexistent, as the Gunners face a challenging trip to the City Ground. Nottingham Forest have slowed down considerably, yet they remain a formidable threat at home. In their last home game, they managed to halt Mikel Arteta's side. How will it play out this time?
Head-to-Head
📊 Nottingham consistently struggle against Arsenal away, as was the case in the first round of this Premier League season. However, at home, the Forest often cause trouble for the Gunners, having won 3 of their last 5 encounters. In 3 of their last 4 visits to the City Ground, Mikel Arteta's side failed to find the back of the net.
Head-to-head statistics Nottingham Forest - Arsenal
Nottingham Forest Team Overview
With their 2-1 victory over West Ham in the last round, the Forest have maintained a comfortable seven-point cushion above the relegation zone. However, climbing even to mid-table seems out of reach given the form Sean Dyche's side has shown over the past month.
Nottingham are facing challenges not only in the league. Last Friday, they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Wrexham, who have just been promoted to the Championship this season. The Forest trailed for most of the match and managed to level the score thanks to a brace from Callum Hudson-Odoi, but ultimately fell short in the penalty shootout, losing 4-3.
Match Results: Nottingham Forest
Arsenal Team Overview
Unlike Nottingham, Arsenal failed to secure a win in the last Premier League round. Their five-match winning streak came to an end against Liverpool (0-0), as the Gunners once again struggled to find a way past their defense. However, with Manchester City having stumbled three times in a row, dropping points isn't too critical for Arsenal.
Moreover, in cup competitions, the red and whites have shown their scoring prowess. First, they thrashed Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup, and then Mikel Arteta's side took a significant step towards the League Cup final by defeating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (3-2). Viktor Gyökeres shone with a goal and an assist, bringing his tally to just four goal involvements since the start of November.
Match Results: Arsenal
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Nottingham Forest
🎙 Sean Dyche was visibly frustrated following the FA Cup exit, expressing his disappointment in a post-match interview: “Some players knock on my door asking why they're not playing. I think the evidence is clear. You can lose a match, but not like that. I gave the players a chance to prove they're ready, and many didn't take it. The first half was absolutely unacceptable. You can't play like that with this badge on your chest,” the Englishman stated.
❌ Nottingham's injury list still includes Ryan Yates, Chris Wood, and Jon Victor, while Oleksandr Zinchenko won't feature against Arsenal due to loan terms. However, recent reports suggest the club isn't counting on the Ukrainian at all. On a positive note, African players Willy Boly and Ibrahim Sangaré are back in the squad.
Arsenal
🎙 “It's just the first match. We played against a truly strong opponent on their home turf. I'm immensely proud of the team's performance. We've worked hard to excel in the decisive stages of tournaments, and today we achieved that. We're playing every three days and still getting results, which is particularly impressive,” commented Mikel Arteta on the victory in the London derby.
❌ Among Arsenal's injured players, it's now almost expected to see the names Dauman, Mosquera, and Calafiori. According to Mikel Arteta, Piero Hincapié is close to returning to the field.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
We anticipate that the upcoming match will feature over 2.5 yellow cards. There are several reasons for this prediction. Firstly, referee Michael Oliver averages 2.6 yellow cards per game in the current Premier League season. Secondly, Arsenal tend to commit numerous fouls away from home, receiving about two cautions per match. Thirdly, this bet has hit in 7 out of Nottingham Forest's last 8 Premier League fixtures.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Arsenal score fewer than 2.5 goals in 9 out of their last 10 head-to-head encounters at Nottingham's ground, as well as in 11 out of their last 12 away Premier League matches. We believe that after two grueling cup battles, the Gunners will simply lack the freshness to break this trend.
🚩 Corner Prediction
This is one area where the Forest can certainly compete with Arsenal. Nottingham Forest deliver more than 3.5 corners in six consecutive matches, with an impressive home average of 6.6 in Premier League games. Therefore, we're willing to wager that we'll see at least four corners from the hosts.
Editorial Prediction
Arsenal are facing a challenging match by all accounts. The Gunners have historically struggled at this stadium, and Nottingham, despite their obvious struggles, remain a capable side. Not long ago, Guardiola praised the solid team Sean Dyche has built here. Yet, Pep managed to take three points from the City Ground, and our editorial team believes his protégé will do the same. We're betting on an Arsenal victory, banking on the Londoners' championship mentality. Our predicted scoreline for the match is 0-1.
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Betting Tips: Nottingham Forest - Arsenal
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