Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest predictions, team news, betting tips, odds and Bet Builder

Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest kick-off, date & TV info 

Date Sunday, October 5
Kick-off 2pm
Venue St James' Park, Newcastle
Competition Premier League
TV Sky Sports Main Event

Ange Postecoglou is still searching for his first win as Nottingham Forest manager and the Aussie will be desperate to get off the mark at Newcastle on Sunday.

The Magpies thumped Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday and they were unlucky to lose their last home game 2-1 to Arsenal.

Seven days on, the Toon will be looking to make amends with victory over Sunday's struggling visitors.

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Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest betting tips & predictions

Best bet

Newcastle to win & both teams to score
2pts 21-10 bet365, BoyleSports

Player goals

Nick Woltemade anytime goalscorer
7-5 bet365

Longshot

Newcastle to win 3-1
12-1 bet365

Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest preview 

Ange Postecoglou is making the wrong kind of history, with Thursday's 3-2 Europa League defeat to Midtjylland seeing him become the first permanent Nottingham Forest coach in 100 years to fail to win any of his first six games at the helm.

The Australian insisted he is not feeling any pressure despite the City Ground faithful chanting he would be 'sacked in the morning' during the defeat to the Danes, but Sunday's league trip to Newcastle could put that to the test.

Eddie Howe's Magpies responded to last Sunday's last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Arsenal by outclassing Union Saint-Giloise 4-0 in the Champions League in midweek.

With six points from as many games, Newcastle need to force their way up the table soon but may be only now settling into something like a rhythm following Alexander Isak's summer-long transfer saga.

Isak's replacement, Nick Woltemade, is a different threat to the Swede but could be just as effective, and after getting to grips with Gabriel Magalhaes last Sunday, the giant German will relish another physical battle against Nikola Milenkovic.

With Yoane Wissa still absent, Woltemade will continue to lead the line for the Magpies and he, Anthony Gordon and Jacob Murphy are quick enough to get in behind a Forest backline still adapting to Postecoglou's more proactive approach.

Ange Postecoglou is finding life tough at Nottingham ForestCredit: NurPhoto via Getty Images

The visitors are at least scoring goals, finding the net in four of their last five, while Newcastle have conceded in their last three at home.

Postecoglou's style usually produces end-to-end action, regardless of who he is coaching, and he is unlikely to change his ways, even with the current scrutiny on him.

With only one defeat in the league since September's international break, Woltemade and company can take advantage of the Australian's open approach by helping Newcastle head into the October hiatus in high spirits.

What a start for Woltemade

Woltemade has made a positive impression on the Toon Army with two goals in his two home league appearances for Newcastle.

The German also found the net against USG and will threaten a Forest side yet to record a clean sheet this season.

Scoreboard switch

Newcastle won 4-3 the last time the teams met on Tyneside, but Forest's 3-1 success on Boxing Day 2023 feels like a more realistic scoreline to be repeated, albeit in reverse.

For all Postecoglou's issues, Forest are at least creating chances, tallying 22 shots in the defeat to Sunderland, and have enough quality to make a mark at St James'.

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Neco Williams to be carded

Newcastle's elusive wide players will pose problems for Neco Williams. The Welshman has already received three yellow cards this term and may enter the book again.

Joelinton to be carded

Joelinton's all-action style leaves the Brazilian susceptible to a ticking off from the ref, picking up three cautions in his last four appearances.

Bruno Guimaraes over 0.5 fouls

Bruno has committed 12 fouls in five league appearances and, like Joelinton, is never afraid to commit a tactical infringement.

Pays out at 10-1 with bet365

Key stats for Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest

♦ Newcastle won last season's St James' Park meeting 4-3
♦ Forest have failed to win their last eight in all competitions
♦ Nick Woltemade has scored in both home league starts for Newcastle
♦ Joelinton has been carded in three of Newcastle's last four games
♦ Neco Williams has been booked three times in 2025-26

Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest betting odds

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Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest team news and predicted line-ups

Newcastle

Yoane Wissa and Tino Livramento are both injured. Jacob Ramsey is a doubt with an ankle injury. 

Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Schar, Burn; Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon
Subs: Botman, Lascelles, Hall, Willock, Barnes, Elanga, Osula

Nottingham Forest

Ola Aina, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Douglas Luiz are sidelined. Murillo will be assessed so Morato may continue in central defence.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Sels; Savona, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Bakwa; Wood
Subs: Boly, Yates, Dominguez, McAtee, Hutchinson, Kalimuendo, Igor Jesus

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FAQs for Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest

When is Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League?

The fixture kicks off at 2pm on Sunday, October 5.

Where is Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest being played?

Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest takes place at St James' Park.

Where can I watch Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest?

Sunday's match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event.

What is the match betting for Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest?

Newcastle are the 1-2 favourites, with Forest rated 9-2 and the draw 10-3.

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