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Nottingham Forest v Newcastle
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Kick Off: Saturday 10th February at 17:30
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Competition: Premier League
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Watch Live: Sky Sports Main Event
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Forest will go head-to-head with Newcastle at the City Ground on Saturday evening.
The hosts currently sit in 16th place in the Premier League and have hit a poor run of form, failing to win any of their league games in 2024. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side come into this game after overcoming Bristol City to progress to the FA Cup Fifth Round in midweek.
Newcastle have improved in recent weeks, winning three and drawing one of their last five games in all competitions. However, Eddie Howe will be frustrated with his side’s most recent performance, with his men drawing 4-4 at home against 17th-placed Luton.
Forest and Newcastle have already faced each other this season, with Forest causing a huge Boxing Day shock, beating the Magpies 3-1 at St James’ Park.
These Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle stats will provide an insight into what to expect from this meeting. If you plan to place a bet builder on this game, this is the place to find some key tips.
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⚽ Goals stats: Expect a goal-fest
There have been plenty of goals scored in games involving Forest this season. An average of 2.91 goals have been scored in games at the City Ground thus far, with the hosts scoring an average of 1.36 goals and conceding an average of 1.55.
The same can be said for Newcastle, with an average of 3.82 goals being scored across Newcastle’s away league fixtures. Howe’s side have scored an average of 1.72 goals per game, while conceding an average of 2.09, highlighting both of their attacking capabilities and defensive frailties away from home.
A minimum of three goals have been scored in all of Forest’s last three home league games, and in four of Newcastle’s last five away fixtures.
Four goals were scored when the sides met at St James’ Park in December, and we expect a tally of three goals to be matched or exceeded in this one.
Predictions:
⚽ Over 2.5 goals @ 1.65
🎯 Shooting stats: Awoniyi and Gibbs-White to go for goal
Taiwo Awoniyi has registered an average of 1 shot on target per 90 minutes this season. The Nigerian striker has looked dangerous since returning to action, registering four shots on target across his last two league appearances.
Morgan Gibbs-White has been key for Forest this season. Forest’s captain has taken an average of 2 shots per 90 minutes, registering a minimum of two shots in five of his last seven home starts.
The bookies are offering a price of 1.44 for Awoniyi to hit the target at least once; and a price of 1.36 for Gibbs-White to shoot at least twice.
Predictions:
⚽ Morgan Gibbs-White to have 2+ shots @ 1.36
⚽ Taiwo Awoniyi to have 1+ shots on target @ 1.44
🚩 Corners stats: Forest to leak corners
Newcastle have taken their fair share of corners in away matches this season. The Magpies have taken an average of 4.89 corners per away game, earning five or more corners in five of their last seven away outings.
Forest have conceded an average of 6 corners per home game this season. The hosts are more susceptible to leaking corners when playing against stronger opposition, facing an average of 6.6 corners per home game against those in the top half of the table.
A price of 1.44 is being offered for the visitors to take a minimum of five corners.
Predictions:
⚽ Over 4.5 Newcastle corners @ 1.45
🛑 Fouls stats: Newcastle to play dirty
Newcastle have been on the wrong side of the referee on numerous occasions this season, committing an average of 10.7 fouls per game in the league. Howe’s side have committed an average of 11.3 fouls across their last four away matches.
One culprit that has contributed to Newcastle’s tallies is Sean Longstaff, who has committed at least one foul in all of his last four away starts.
The bookies are offering odds of 1.33 for Newcastle to commit a minimum of ten fouls, and a price of 1.44 for Longstaff to commit at least one foul.
Predictions:
⚽ Sean Longstaff to commit 1+ fouls @ 1.44
⚽ Newcastle to commit 10+ fouls @ 1.33
🟨 Cards stats: Newcastle to dominate card count
The referees have been busy at the City Ground this season. Across Forest’s last four home league matches, an average of 4.5 cards have been shown per game. In all of these four games, the hosts have received less cards than their opposition, with Forest only averaging 1.75 cards per match.
Across their last four away trips, Newcastle have received a greater number of yellow cards than their opponents. The Magpies have amassed an average of 2.75 cards per game along this run.
An excellent price of 2.25 is available for the visitors to be cautioned more than Forest here.
Predictions:
⚽ Newcastle to receive the most cards @ 2.25
* I recommend waiting for confirmed team line-ups before placing any bets.
* All odds displayed correct at the time of publishing.
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