Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date | Sunday, 10 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 14:00 BST |
| Venue | The City Ground |
Match Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle United
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 05 Oct 2025 |  Newcastle United vs  Nottingham Forest |
2 – 0 | St. James' Park |
| Premier League | 23 Feb 2025 | Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest |
4 – 3 | St. James' Park |
| Premier League | 10 Nov 2024 | Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United |
1 – 3 | The City Ground |
| Premier League | 10 Feb 2024 | Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United |
2 – 3 | The City Ground |
| Premier League | 26 Dec 2023 | Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest |
1 – 3 | St. James' Park |
Nottingham Forest come into this with the stronger recent league form, and their run of wins suggests they are carrying more momentum than Newcastle United. The home side have also been scoring freely, with 16 goals across their last five league matches, so they should back themselves to create chances at the City Ground. Newcastle United have only one win in their last five league games, and four defeats in that spell point to a side that has been easier to get at.
That said, Newcastle United did beat Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 in their most recent league outing, so they are not without a route into the game if they can build on that. The head-to-head record also leans towards a competitive contest, with three of the last five meetings producing Newcastle United wins and both teams scoring in several of those games. Match Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Newcastle United
Form Guide & Team Overview
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest arrive in strong league form, winning four of their last five and drawing the other. Their most recent result was a 3-1 away win over Chelsea, following a 5-0 win at Sunderland and a 4-1 home win over Burnley, which underlines how productive they have been in front of goal.
Their recent all-competition record is just as positive, with five straight wins listed. That includes two Europa League victories, so they are clearly carrying confidence into this fixture and have been hard to stop on current evidence.
Nottingham Forest Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 4 May 2026 |  Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest |
1 – 3 | W | Stamford Bridge |
| Premier League | 24 Apr 2026 |  Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest |
0 – 5 | W | Stadium of Light |
| Premier League | 19 Apr 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs  Burnley |
4 – 1 | W | The City Ground |
| Premier League | 12 Apr 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs  Aston Villa |
1 – 1 | D | The City Ground |
| Premier League | 22 Mar 2026 |  Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest |
0 – 3 | W | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
Newcastle United
Newcastle United’s recent league form has been patchy, with just one win in their last five and four defeats. Their only victory in that run was a 3-1 home win over Brighton & Hove Albion, but the other results show a side that has been losing tight games.
The pattern is similar in the all-competition table, where the same five-match sequence is shown. They have been conceding regularly in that spell, and that is a concern against a Nottingham Forest side who have been scoring heavily.
Newcastle United Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 2 May 2026 | Newcastle United vs  Brighton & Hove Albion |
3 – 1 | W | St. James' Park |
| Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 |  Arsenal vs Newcastle United |
1 – 0 | L | Emirates Stadium |
| Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 | Newcastle United vs  AFC Bournemouth |
1 – 2 | L | St. James' Park |
| Premier League | 12 Apr 2026 |  Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United |
2 – 1 | L | Selhurst Park |
| Premier League | 22 Mar 2026 | Newcastle United vs Sunderland |
1 – 2 | L | St. James' Park |
Team News & Injury Report
Nottingham Forest
- Ola Aina (Knock)
Newcastle United
- Tino Livramento (Thigh Problems)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Nottingham Forest (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Matz Sels (Goalkeeper), Jair Cunha (Defender), Luca Netz (Defender), Morato (Defender), Zach Abbott (Defender), Dilane Bakwa (Midfielder), James McAtee (Midfielder), Nicolás Domínguez (Midfielder), Ryan Yates (Midfielder), Igor Jesus (Attacker), Taiwo Awoniyi (Attacker)
Nottingham Forest’s predicted 4-4-2 gives them a straightforward way to keep two players high and stretch Newcastle United’s back line. With Dilane Bakwa and the central midfielders supporting quickly, they can look to feed Igor Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi early and keep pressure on the visitors.
Newcastle United (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Nick Pope (Goalkeeper), Dan Burn (Defender), Lewis Miley (Defender), Malick Thiaw (Defender), Sven Botman (Defender), Bruno Guimarães (Midfielder), Jacob Murphy (Midfielder), Joe Willock (Midfielder), Joelinton (Midfielder), Sandro Tonali (Midfielder), William Osula (Attacker)
Newcastle United’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a solid base through the double pivot, with Bruno Guimarães helping them control the middle. If the wide midfielders can supply William Osula, they have a route to pinning Forest back and making the game more even.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Nottingham Forest | Newcastle United | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | Newcastle United | Igor Jesus will need to work against Dan Burn’s physical presence if Forest are to hold the ball up and bring others into play. |
| Nottingham Forest | Newcastle United | Dilane Bakwa against Bruno Guimarães could decide who controls the tempo in midfield and which side gets on the front foot. |
| Nottingham Forest | Newcastle United | Igor Jesus is key for Nottingham Forest because his movement and finishing can turn their recent attacking momentum into goals. |
| Nottingham Forest | Newcastle United | William Osula is key for Newcastle United because he is the main reference point up front and Newcastle United need him to make their attacks count. |
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