Checking out their prior head to head meetings dating back to 29/03/2010, there has been little to separate the clubs with Newcastle United winning 3 of those games, Nottingham Forest 3 and 0 being drawn after 90 minutes of play. There were also plenty of goals scored in those games, 25 in total at an average of 4.17 goals per match. I’ve got the feeling that Nottingham Forest must be fancied to find the back of the net against this Newcastle United lineup, but it may not be as many as they will have scored against them. I'm expecting a 2-1 victory for Newcastle United when all is said and done. Let’s see what eventuates.
Newcastle have won 7 of their last 8 home matches (Premier League). Newcastle have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches against Nottingham Forest in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Newcastle's last 3 home games (Premier League). Newcastle have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches against Nottingham Forest in all competitions.
Newcastle have been one of the Premier League's best teams in 2022, though despite their abundance of riches, they have made only a handful of new signings. The additions bring top-flight experience to the defence, however, with Nick Pope in particular an solid capture. Nottingham Forest will play their first game in 23 years when they take on Newcastle on Saturday. Steve Cooper worked wonders to guide Forest to the Premier League having taken over when they were bottom of the Championship last year. Given the impact Eddie Howe has made following his appointment, the Magpies should get their season off to a winning start. 2:1
Jonjo Shelvey is ruled out for the home side, while Javier Manquillo will be assessed. Nick Pope and is set to make his Premier League debut for the Magpies here, though Sven Botman may have to wait a little longer to make his bow with Dan Burn set to continue alongside Fabian Schar. Eddie Howe will be hoping he can keep Callum Wilson and Allan Saint-Maximin fit for a greater chunk of the season. Nottingham Forest have invested heavily this summer, though new signing Omar Richards is ruled out. However, Steve Cooper should start the likes of Dean Henderson, Jesse Lingard and Taiwo Awoniyi for their season opener. Sam Surridge and Ryan Yates is a doubt, with Jack Colback in line to deputise for the latter if required.