Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: October 5, 2025 | St James Park | Premier League | 14:00 GMT

Newcastle and Nottingham Forest preview, with our advanced algorithm predicting Eddie Howe's side to continue piling the pressure on to Ange Postecoglu's Nottingham Forest side, in Sunday's mouthwatering fixture.

Key Betting Tip: Newcastle Win @ 1.67 (Betfred)

Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups

Newcastle Predicted XI: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Elanga, Gordon, Woltemade

Nottingham Forest Predicted XI: Sels, Williams, Milenkovic, Morato, Dominguez, Anderson, Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Ndoye, Jesus

Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest Current League Standings

Neither side has made the start to the new campaign that they would have hoped. Newcastle have been on the receiving end of some late heartbreak, whereas Forest are yet to reach last seasons levels. Newcastle are in 15th on six points, and Forest are 17th on five points.

Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head Timeline

The two sides have played out some entertaining battles in recent years, with goals being plentiful.

Recent Head-to-Head:

February 2025: Newcastle 4-3 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)

November 2023: Nottingham Forest 1-3 Newcastle (Premier League)

August 2024: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle (EFL Cup)

February 2024: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Newcastle (Premier League)

December 2023: Newcastle 1-3 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)

Recent Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest Matches Analysis

Newcastle Last 5 Matches:

USG 0-4 Newcastle (Champions League)

Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal (Premier League)

Newcastle 4-1 Bradford City (EFL Cup)

Bournemouth 0-0 Newcastle (Premier League)

Newcastle 1-2 Barcelona (Champions League)

Newcastle have been very inconsistent in their form to this point, and will be hoping to bounce back after Gabriel's late winner secured a 2-1 win for Arsenal on Sunday.

Nottingham Forest Last 5 Matches:

Nottingham Forest 0-1 Sunderland (Premier League)

Real Betis 2-2 Nottingham Forest (Europa League)

Burnley 1-1 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)

Swansea 3-2 Nottingham Forest (EFL Cup)

Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)

Ange Postecoglu has been unable to steady the ship at Forest as the Aussie is still looking for his first win as Forest manager.

Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 47% confidence in a Newcastle victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Team vs Team Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Newcastle Win @ 1.67 - Our in-house betting tipsters have predicted Eddie Howe's men to get back on track after Sunday's defeat, and leave Forest scrambling for points.

Key Players to Watch: Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle) – After a hectic striker merry-go-round in the summer, Newcastle's new German striker has found his scoring touch, and will be hoping to keep it coming on Sunday.

Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) – It's no secret that Newcastle were pained to lose Anderson, and since his switch to the East Midlands he has showed why. In a bleak season for Forest, he has been a shining light.

Team vs Team Match Facts

Referee: Peter Bankes

Broadcast Details:

UK: Sky Sports

Europe: beIN Sports

Global: beIN Sports

Stadium Information: St James Park will host this keenly anticipated Super Sunday clash, with Newcastle hoping to put last Sunday's woes behind them, and Postecoglu's side desperate to find their groove.