- Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal prediction, dissected comprehensively the clash preview, including team news, key betting stats, and head-to-head (H2H) analysis.
- The match will be played on Saturday, January 17, at the City Ground.
- Kick-off is set for 8:30 PM EAT.
The Premier League title race continues this Saturday as league leaders Arsenal travel to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest.
With the Gunners currently holding a six-point cushion at the summit, Mikel Arteta’s men are looking to maintain their momentum against a Forest side that has proven to be a formidable side at home in recent seasons.
Arsenal enter this fixture in fine form, coming off back-to-back cup victories against Portsmouth and Chelsea.
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Despite a minor stumble in their last league outing, a 0-0 draw against Liverpool, the North London club remain the team to beat in 2026.
Their defensive solidity has been the backbone of their title charge, having not conceded three goals in a single game for over two years.
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Nottingham Forest, under the guidance of Sean Dyche, find themselves in a mid table form.
While they sit seven points clear of the relegation zone, a shock FA Cup exit at the hands of Wrexham last weekend has left the club searching for a response.
What time does Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal match kick off?
The match will be played at The City Ground in Nottingham with kickoff slated for 2030 Hrs EAT (1730 GMT) on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal team news
Sean Dyche is dealing with several key absentees. Lead striker Chris Wood remains out following knee surgery, though he is nearing a return in February.
Midfielder John Victor is also sidelined after a minor operation. Oleksandr Zinchenko will also be unavailable as he’s ineligible to face his parent club under the terms of his loan agreement.
However, there is hope that captain Ryan Yates could feature after returning to full training this week; he faces a late fitness test.
Mikel Arteta confirmed in his Friday press conference that there are no fresh injury concerns, but the squad remains thin in defense.
Riccardo Calafiori and Cristhian Mosquera are still weeks away from returning. Piero Hincapié, who was forced off against Liverpool, is a major doubt and will undergo a late assessment.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups
- Nottingham Forest: Matz Sels, Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams, Elliot Anderson, Nicolas Dominguez, Omari Hutchinson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Igor Jesus.
- Arsenal: David Raya, Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Martin Zubimendi, Bukayo Saka, Victor Gyokeres,Leandro Trossard.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal head to head record
This fixture marks the 100th meeting between these two clubs.
Arsenal have 50 wins while Nottingham Forest boast of 28 with 21 ending in draws.
While Arsenal won the first leg fixture 3-0 at the Emirates back in September, the City Ground has been a tricky ground for them.
Forest famously beat Arsenal 1-0 in May 2023 to secure their top-flight status and have knocked the Gunners out of the FA Cup twice in the last eight years.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal prediction
Arsenal arrive as the heavy favorites given their status as league leaders and their superior squad depth and Prowess from Setpieces.
Score Prediction Nottingham Forest 0-2 Arsenal
NB: This prediction is not guaranteed to be accurate and is provided for informational purposes only, reflecting our insight and analysis of the possible match outcome.