Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 18, 2026
On October 18, 2026, Nottingham Forest will face Arsenal in the 7th round of the English Premier League. The reigning champions will be coming solely for the win.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal team news and expert analysis
The Nottingham-based club played in European competitions for the first time in many years last season, reaching the Europa League playoffs. However, after changing managers, they finished only 16th in the Premier League. In the summer, Glasner was lured into the managerial role. However, with him at the helm, they were eliminated from the League Cup in the summer and managed to beat only Aston Villa in the opening stretch of the league campaign. They even lost 1-3 to Crystal Palace, Oliver's previous club.
The London giants finally became the first team in the Premier League after finishing runners-up three years in a row. They then reached the Champions League final, but lost to PSG on penalties. After reshaping the squad in the summer, Arteta's side began with a 3-0 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield and went on to win every match in all competitions. However, before the international break, they suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Brighton. After the season resumed, they secured a hard-fought but deserved 2-1 victory over Leeds. This week, they also took maximum points against Lille in the Champions League.
Gibbs-White and company are currently scoring 0.83 goals per match while conceding 1.33. The champions' numbers are impressive as well: 1.67 goals scored and, traditionally, just 0.83 goals conceded.
Previous matches: Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
The London side dominates this matchup, although two of the last three encounters ended in draws.
The favorite is obvious here, and they will get the job done — the reigning champions will win away (odds – 1.68).
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal: key statistics and trends
- Nottingham Forest have won one of their first seven matches
- 50% of Nottingham Forest matches see both teams score, while the average total goals per match is 2.17
- Arsenal have failed to win only one match this season
- 33% of Arsenal matches see both teams score, while the average total goals per match is 2.5
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal: possible starting lineups
Nottingham Forest play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Sels – Murillo, Diomande, Cunha – Williams, Schlager, McAtee, Munoz – Gibbs-White, N'Doye – Delap
Arsenal play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Raya – Calafiori, Magalhães, Konsa, Timber – Guimarães, Rice – Tzolis, Ødegaard, Saka – Havertz
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