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Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal – Premier League 2026/27 Match Preview & Betting Tips

Super Sunday concludes with a huge match at the City Ground as Nottingham Forest host champions Arsenal.

The Gunners infamously lost 3-0 at Brighton in their last Premier League away match, and a repeat of that scoreline would be an unmitigated disaster for Mikel Arteta.

Yet another fascinating top-flight contest awaits us in Nottingham, and our full online betting preview is available to view below.

We have also made our picks for the match based on the latest Premier League odds, while our Cash Out feature allows you to take full control of your wagers this weekend.

Where can I watch Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal in the UK?

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm UK time.

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Preview

Recent results

Despite dominating the game for the most part, Nottingham Forest suffered a 3-1 defeat at Crystal Palace last weekend after taking an early lead through Dan Ndoye. It followed the 1-0 home loss to Coventry, and Oliver Glanser’s side are actually yet to score a goal on home soil – a rather concerning record.

Arsenal have bounced back pretty well from the 3-0 loss at Brighton before the international break. The Gunners came from behind to beat Leeds 2-1 thanks to a winner from Bruno Guimaraes, before beating Lille 3-0 on Tuesday in the Champions League.

Head-to-head record

Nottingham Forest beat Arsenal 1-0 at the City Ground in May 2023, but that remains their sole Premier League win over the Gunners in the 21st century.

However, the last two contests in Nottingham ended in a 0-0 draw, so Arsenal are three without a win at the City Ground!

Team news

Nottingham Forest’s injury situation is far from the worst. Igor Jesus, Nikola Milenkovic and Nicolo Savona will miss out again, while Morgan Gibbs-White is a doubt.

Piero Hincapie, William Saliba and Christos Tzolis won’t make this trip for Arsenal, while Martin Zubimendi is a strong doubt with an ankle injury.

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Odds

*All odds are subject to change

Nottingham Forest are big underdogs ahead of kick-off here at a price of 5.80. A victory for Arsenal is at odds of 1.60, while the draw is 3.57.

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Betting Tips

Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.81

Arsenal’s clean sheet against Lille was their first in four games, and it feels as if the defensive solidity we saw from the Gunners last season has eluded them somewhat in 2026-27. It certainly makes games more appealing from a neutral perspective, and could also see Forest register a first home goal of the Premier League campaign.

Total goals – Over 2.5 @ 1.82

Okay, a goal-themed bet when one team is yet to score at home may prove to be a poor call, but this selection landed in Arsenal’s last four games, including each of the previous two away. So there is some method to the madness here, and if Forest cash in their xG from the performance at Selhurst Park, we could be in for a goal-filled cracker!

Player to score or assist – Bukayo Saka @ 1.80

Saka made a very promising cameo off the bench against Lille, scoring and assisting in the 3-0 victory. The winger was poor by his standards against Leeds last weekend, but we all know he is a serious operator when at – or close to – his best. Saka boasts three goals in six previous Premier League appearances, a decent return, and he is always capable of contributing an assist with his crossing ability.

 

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