Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Prediction: Lineups, Odds and Stats

*Odds are subject to change.

Arsenal play Nottingham Forest on Saturday, 13 September 2025 at 12.30 pm. This is now English Premier League (EPL) matchweek four, as we settle into the autumn schedule. English referee Darren England will be the man in charge of the match.

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Arsenal look strong at home. They won 11 out of 19 games on home soil last season. And opened with a 5-0 win over Leeds. So, the Arsenal -1 handicap at 2.05 looks more appealing than Arsenal to win (1.40 at Betfred).

Arsenal Latest News

Arsenal fans expect a season of success, as The Gunners look to win the EPL title or a cup competition. Boss Mikel Arteta has assembled a formidable squad with cover in every position. So they must win these home games to keep pace with Liverpool in the title race.

Arsenal still have several Injuries. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz continue to suffer from knee complaints. Ben White and Christian Norgaard have ongoing knocks, but may be in the matchday squad. Key forward Bukayo Saka has a hamstring injury. William Sabila suffered an ankle injury at Liverpool and is out until at least early October.

The Arsenal squad has no suspended players for this game.

The Gunners sit third in the EPL standings with six points from a possible nine. With six goals scored and only one goal against. They’ve won two and lost one match thus far. Their perfect start to the season stalled with a 1-0 loss at Liverpool on 31 August 2025.

Arsenal’s England internationals will be confident after England’s 5-0 win in Serbia. Forward Noni Madueke scored and midfielder Declan Rice assisted two goals. So, Mikel Arteta’s team will attack Nottingham Forest and go for all three points.

Player in Focus

Viktor Gyokeres – Arsenal’s main striker didn’t score at Liverpool. But he will be eager to add to his two EPL goals in only three outings. Gyokeres to score first is 4.33 at Coral. That looks more promising than odds of 2.0 to score anytime at Betway. Based on the huge number of chances Arsenal create, either price warrants a closer look.

Nottingham Forest Latest News

The mood remains positive at the City Ground after a 7th place 2024-25 league finish. The sensational managerial appointment of Ange Postecoglou has divided fans’ opinions. Are Forest ready for the new man’s ways of working? He has plenty of new signings to bed in. Including Omari Hutchinson, James McAtee, Arnaud Kalimuendo and Igor Jesus.

At this early stage of the season, Nicolas Domingues’ knee issue is the main injury problem. But defender Nicolos Savona is doubtful with a knock. Nottingham Forest have no suspensions to contend with.

Forest currently stand in tenth place in the EPL table. After a win-draw-loss opening to the season, including four goals scored and five conceded. Gameweek three saw a shocking 3-0 home loss against an out-of-form West Ham. But Forest face a daunting task next up against Arsenal.

Player in Focus

Chris Wood – to have over 0.5 shots on target is 1.80 to back with Bet365. Last season’s club top golscorer with 20 EPL goals, Wood has already scored twice this season. So, he should get at least a few chances to hit the target against Arsenal. He’ll be eager to impress new boss Postecoglou and keep his place ahead of Kalimuendo and Jesus.

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Possible Lineups

Arsenal (4-3-3): David Raya – Jurrien Timber, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori – Martin Odegaard, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice – Eberbechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels – Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams – Ibrahim Sangare, Elliot Anderson – Dan Ndoye, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi – Chris Wood

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head

Arsenal have won three out of the last five clashes between these two sides. Although Forest did manage a 1-0 triumph back in May 2023.

Where to Watch Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Live on TV?

TNT Sports 1 will show live coverage of the action from the Emirates Stadium. TNT Sports subscribers can also stream the action via the Discovery+ app.