Nottingham Forest 1-3 Newcastle United

Current streaks

Recent form

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest are in excellent form, currently sitting in 3rd position in the Premier League with 19 points from 10 games. The Reds are on an impressive three-match winning streak, having scored seven goals and conceded only one during this run. Their most recent victory, a 3-0 thrashing of West Ham, was particularly noteworthy as it marked their largest margin of victory in the sequence. Forest have shown significant improvement in their defensive record, keeping two clean sheets in their last three matches and conceding only 0.83 goals per game over their last six fixtures. Their attacking prowess has also been evident, with an average of 1.67 goals scored per game in the same period. The team's ability to both score and defend effectively is reflected in their positive goal difference of 5 and the fact that their matches have been evenly split between high-scoring affairs (over 2.5 goals) and tighter contests (under 2.5 goals).

Newcastle United

Newcastle United have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a current two-game winning streak across all competitions. The Magpies have demonstrated defensive solidity, keeping four clean sheets in their last six matches and conceding only 0.5 goals per game. However, their offensive output has been modest, scoring just 0.83 goals per game. Notably, 83% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards low-scoring affairs. Despite their current 11th position in the league table, Newcastle have managed to secure victories against top-tier opponents like Arsenal and Chelsea in their last two outings, suggesting a potential upturn in form. Their ability to grind out results in tight matches is evident, with five of their last six games being decided by a single goal or ending in a draw.

Recent home/away form

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have shown a remarkable improvement in their home form recently, securing back-to-back victories in their last two matches at the City Ground. The Reds have been particularly impressive defensively, keeping clean sheets in both of these wins, including a commanding 3-0 triumph over West Ham. This recent upturn follows a period of three consecutive draws at home, demonstrating Forest's resilience and ability to avoid defeat on their own turf. Their goal-scoring record has been steady, averaging 1.17 goals per game, while their defensive prowess is evident in conceding just 0.67 goals per match. Interestingly, 83% of Forest's recent home games have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting tightly contested affairs, with both teams scoring in half of the matches. The team's current third-place position in the league, with 19 points from 10 games, reflects their solid performances at home and indicates they are a formidable force at the City Ground.

Newcastle United

Newcastle United's recent away form has been rather inconsistent, with the Magpies struggling to find consistent success on their travels. In their last six away matches, they've managed just one win, accompanied by three draws and two losses. The team has been involved in several close encounters, with four of these six matches ending with a goal difference of one or less. Newcastle's defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding in five of the six games, although they've managed to find the net in all but one match. The 3-1 defeat to Fulham stands out as their heaviest loss in this run, whilst their 2-1 victory over Wolves represents their sole away triumph. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 83% of these matches, suggesting that Newcastle's away games tend to be entertaining affairs for neutral spectators.