Newcastle United 4-3 Nottingham Forest

Current streaks

Recent form

Newcastle United

Newcastle United's recent form has been inconsistent, with their last six matches yielding an equal split of three wins and three losses. The Magpies have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals and an impressive average of 3.83 total goals per match. Their defensive record has been a concern, conceding 13 goals in six games, including a heavy 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth and a 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City. However, Newcastle have shown resilience in cup competitions, securing victories against Birmingham City in the FA Cup and Arsenal in the League Cup. Despite their mixed form, the Tyneside club have maintained a respectable 7th position in the Premier League, though their negative goal difference of -3 in the last six matches suggests they may need to tighten up defensively to improve their standing.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their last six games yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The Tricky Trees have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, most notably a stunning 7-0 thrashing of Brighton and a 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Bournemouth. Their goal-scoring prowess is evident, with an impressive average of 2.33 goals per game, though their defence has been equally porous, conceding an average of 2 goals per match. The team's matches have been notably goal-laden, with 83% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in two-thirds of the fixtures. Despite their inconsistent results, Forest's 3rd place position in the league table with 47 points from 25 games suggests they are still performing well above expectations this season.

Recent home/away form

Newcastle United

Newcastle United have shown mixed form at home recently, with a notable run of three consecutive wins followed by two surprising losses. The Magpies have been prolific in front of goal, scoring an impressive 13 times in their last six home matches, averaging 2.17 goals per game. Their defensive record has been somewhat inconsistent, keeping three clean sheets but also conceding four goals in a high-scoring defeat to Bournemouth. Newcastle's matches have been entertaining affairs, with 83% of their recent home games featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite the two recent setbacks, their overall home form remains strong, with four wins from six, including a convincing 3-0 victory over Aston Villa and a notable 2-0 win against Arsenal in the League Cup.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent away form presents an intriguing mix of results, with a notable run of three consecutive wins followed by a dip in performance. The Reds enjoyed an impressive streak, securing 2-0 victories against both Brentford and Everton before a convincing 3-0 triumph over Wolves. However, their form took a sharp turn with a heavy 5-0 defeat to Bournemouth, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game and their worst result in this sequence. Forest's ability to keep clean sheets in their three consecutive wins is noteworthy, but their defensive record has been inconsistent, as evidenced by conceding five goals in a single match. Despite the recent setbacks, including a draw with Exeter City in the FA Cup and a narrow loss to Fulham, Forest's overall away performance has been relatively strong, with 10 goals scored across six matches and an average of 3.17 total goals per game, suggesting they're often involved in entertaining fixtures on the road.