| Arsenal wins | Draw | Nottingham Forest wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.375 | 4.98 | 7.9 |
| Arsenal | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|
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LAST GAME: Liverpool 1 - 0 Arsenal
| LAST GAME: Nottingham Forest 0 - 3 West Ham United
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025, 7:30 AM EDT
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England
- Competition: Premier League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest | Saturday, September 13, 2025, 7:30 AM EDT |
| Arsenal odds | -263 |
| Nottingham Forest odds | +640 |
| Draw | +370 |
| Over 2 | -286 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Preview and Team News
Arsenal Team News
With Arsenal expected to be Liverpool’s main challengers in this season’s Premier League title race, all eyes were on the encounter between the two teams at Anfield before the international break. Given the fixture took place on just the third weekend, it was perhaps no surprise that caution prevailed, particularly from Mikel Arteta.
The Gunners boss opted for a conservative lineup, with Martin Ødegaard and Eberechi Eze on the bench, as a more combative midfield looked to stifle the English champions. The plan mostly worked, with the game producing only 1.02 xG in total and an even split between the two sides, but Dominik Szoboszlai’s late screamer sealed three points for the Reds.
Back home 🏡
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 8, 2025
Arteta’s men were also pretty unimpressive on the opening weekend when they beat Manchester United 1-0, but the handbrake did come off in a dominant 5-0 thumping of Leeds. The challenge for the Basque coach is to develop a more audacious playing style that serves up regular chances for Viktor Gyökeres, the clinical striker who could be the final piece in their jigsaw.
The objective here will be to replicate the level shown in their only home outing this season. That’s likely to mean changes from the trip to Anfield, although the North Londoners are still missing Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, and Kai Havertz due to injuries. Ben White and William Saliba are also doubtful, though the latter has a higher chance of featuring.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest (4-3-3): Raya; Calafiori, Gabriel, Saliba, Timber; Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard; Eze, Gyökeres, Madueke.
Nottingham Forest Team News
It was a tumultuous summer in Nottingham. There were serious doubts about the future of star midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White at one point, while a falling out between manager Nuno Espírito Santo and owner Evangelos Marinakis threatened to lead to a change in the dugout.
Forest started the campaign brightly with a 3-1 victory over Brentford. However, they’ve fallen short since then, drawing 1-1 against Crystal Palace, before a 3-0 home defeat to West Ham.
Nottingham Forest Football Club confirms that, following recent circumstances, Nuno Espírito Santo has today been relieved of his duties as Head Coach.
The Club thanks Nuno for his contribution during a very successful era at The City Ground, in particular his role in the… pic.twitter.com/catCyeaeR4
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) September 8, 2025
They were exposed defensively on their right flank in the latter stages of their most recent game, and the pace of the visiting team’s impact sub Crysencio Summerville contributed to their downfall.
The sensational sacking of Nuno was announced this week. Ange Postecoglou will replace him. It is interesting to consider how this will impact the future development of Forest.
We may see some changes in the upcoming outing as a result, with new signings Douglas Luiz, James McAtee, and Omari Hutchinson pushing for starting roles. Nicolás Domínguez is expected to be their only injury absentee.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Sels; Williams, Murillo, Milenković, Aina; Anderson, Luiz; Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson; Wood.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
- Pick: Arsenal to win
- Odds: -263 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest
It was a surprising result and performance from Forest last time out, with struggling West Ham fully deserving their three points at the City Ground. They failed to get control at the base of the midfield, and Ibrahim Sangaré had a particularly poor game. Luiz could replace him here, but the Brazilian hasn’t impressed since leaving Aston Villa to join Juventus more than a year ago.
With the visitors also no longer able to count on the pace of Anthony Elanga, they may struggle to get many meaningful breaks going. As a result, Arsenal’s superior quality should make them the dominant force here, and three points ought to be their reward.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Only Arsenal to score
- Odds: +115 (20Bet)
Forest haven’t produced enough in their last two matches to suggest they’ll pose a serious attacking threat. They’ve only hit the target on four occasions across their meetings with Palace and West Ham, generating less than one xG in each fixture.
It’ll be much tougher here against this strong Arsenal defense. Arteta’s side have ended each of their last two Premier League seasons with the fewest goals conceded.
They’ve also coped well with the aerial prowess of Chris Wood. The visiting striker has only netted once in 13 career appearances against the Gunners. That lone goal came during his Burnley days in the 2020/21 campaign, so the hosts look good value to keep a clean sheet here.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- NBC Sports (USA)
- DAZN (Canada
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