Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest Predictions - Magpies EPL Home Winning Run to Continue

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 24 Dec 2023

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Ralph Staniforth 24 Dec 2023

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Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest predictions for Tuesday’s Premier League match
Newcastle have won their last 7 home matches (14:30 SAST)
Can the Magpies get back on track with a home victory?

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Newcastle have won their last 2 home matches against Nottingham Forest (Getty Images)

Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest Preview

Newcastle can utilise their home advantage to notch some much-needed Premier League points. Nottingham Forest look shaky across the pitch and Nuno Espirito Santo faces a tough first away test as Reds boss.

Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest Preview
Head-to-Head
Newcastle Form
Newcastle Injuries & News
Nottingham Forest Form
Nottingham Forest Injuries & News

Newcastle have won their last 7 home matches (Premier League)
Newcastle have won their last 2 matches against Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have won 6 of their last 7 matches

Head-to-Head

Newcastle have a 53-34 advantage against Nottingham Forest in 114 meetings with 27 draws.

Newcastle Form

Newcastle are seventh in the Premier League despite just one win in their last four matches. The Toon’s three losses in this spell all came away from home.

Eddie Howe’s side have been in better home form recently, winning their last seven league matches and conceding once. Newcastle defeated Fulham (3-0) at home before losses to Chelsea on penalties in the EFL Cup and at Luton (1-0).

The Magpies conceded after 24 minutes at Luton on Saturday. Newcastle pushed for a leveller with 1.41 expected goals but couldn’t hit back.

Newcastle Injuries & News

Midfielder Sandro Tonali is suspended.

Midfielders Jacob Murphy and Joe Willock are out.

Defenders Matt Targett, Javier Manquillo and Elliot Anderson are also out.

Goalkeeper Nick Pope and forward Harvey Barnes are unavailable.

Nottingham Forest Form

Nottingham Forest are winless in 13 of their last 14 matches and have taken one point from their last seven.

Nuno Espirito Santo oversaw a 3-2 home loss against Bournemouth in his first match in charge on Saturday.

Willy Boly was sent off after 23 minutes but Forest led through Anthony Elanga early in the second half. Forest conceded twice, Chris Wood then equalised late on before the Reds shipped a 94th-minute goal.

Nottingham Forest Injuries & News

Defender Willy Boly is suspended.

Striker Taiwo Awoniyi is ruled out.

Verdict

Newcastle v Nottm Forest

Newcastle’s home form is impressive and the Toon give little away at St James’ Park. There was no new manager bounce for Forest, the Reds look unconvincing and a Newcastle win is tipped.

Newcastle Win

Full Time Result

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