Premier League 2024-2025: Nott'm Forest vs Arsenal Prediction
Nott'm Forest
Home Team
10%
VS
Arsenal
Away Team
80%
Draw: 10%
Over 2.5:
57%
Under 2.5:
43%
Current Standings
Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Liverpool | 27 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 64 | 26 | 38 | 64 |
2 | Arsenal | 26 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 51 | 23 | 28 | 53 |
3 | Nott'm Forest | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 44 | 33 | 11 | 47 |
4 | Man City | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 52 | 37 | 15 | 44 |
5 | Newcastle | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 46 | 36 | 10 | 44 |
6 | Bournemouth | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 44 | 30 | 14 | 43 |
7 | Chelsea | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 48 | 36 | 12 | 43 |
8 | Aston Villa | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 39 | 41 | -2 | 42 |
9 | Brighton | 26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 42 | 38 | 4 | 40 |
10 | Fulham | 26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 38 | 35 | 3 | 39 |
11 | Brentford | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 47 | 42 | 5 | 37 |
12 | Tottenham | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 53 | 38 | 15 | 33 |
13 | Crystal Palace | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 31 | 32 | -1 | 33 |
14 | Everton | 26 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 29 | 33 | -4 | 31 |
15 | Man United | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 | 37 | -7 | 30 |
16 | West Ham | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 | 47 | -17 | 30 |
17 | Wolves | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 36 | 54 | -18 | 22 |
18 | Ipswich | 26 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 24 | 54 | -30 | 17 |
19 | Leicester | 26 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 25 | 59 | -34 | 17 |
20 | Southampton | 26 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 19 | 61 | -42 | 9 |
Recent Trends
Nott'm Forest
- Last Match: vs Newcastle (Goals: 3 - 4)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Fulham (Goals: 1 - 2)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Brighton (Goals: 7 - 0)
- 4th Last Match: vs Bournemouth (Goals: 0 - 5)
- 5th Last Match: vs Southampton (Goals: 3 - 2)
Arsenal
- Last Match: vs West Ham (Goals: 0 - 1)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Leicester (Goals: 2 - 0)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Man City (Goals: 5 - 1)
- 4th Last Match: vs Wolves (Goals: 1 - 0)
- 5th Last Match: vs Aston Villa (Goals: 2 - 2)
Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)
Nott'm Forest
Average Expected Goals (xG):
2.11
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.24
# Clean Sheets:
1
Arsenal
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.90
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
0.88
# Clean Sheets:
2
Key Prediction Insights
The upcoming match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal is heavily leaning in favor of the visitors, with an 80% probability of victory for Arsenal. Nottingham Forest, currently in third position, faces an uphill battle against second-placed Arsenal. The game is expected to be high-scoring, with a 57% chance of seeing over 2.5 goals.
Match Analysis
Nottingham Forest enters the match after a mixed set of results in their last three fixtures. They suffered two consecutive away losses against Newcastle and Fulham but bounced back with a commanding 7-0 home victory against Brighton. Despite their recent inconsistencies, Forest has shown an impressive average of 2.8 goals per game in their last five matches, indicating their potential to challenge Arsenal's defense.
Arsenal, on the other hand, has demonstrated strong form, claiming victories in two out of their last three games, including a significant 5-1 win against Manchester City at home. Their only recent stumble was a narrow 0-1 home defeat to West Ham. Arsenal's solid defensive record, with an average of 0.6 goals conceded over the last five games and two clean sheets, suggests they are well-prepared to withstand Nottingham Forest's attacking threats.
The advanced metrics reveal both teams have been prolific in front of goal, but Arsenal's defensive sturdiness, coupled with their higher expected goals metric, might give them the upper hand. With Arsenal's robust defense and Nottingham's attacking prowess, the game promises to be an exciting contest.
Final Prediction
Arsenal's edge in this matchup lies in their consistent form and sturdy defense, which could prove decisive against Nottingham Forest's attacking style. Fans should keep an eye on Arsenal's ability to control the game tempo and capitalize on any defensive lapses by Forest. As both teams have shown a penchant for scoring, the match is set to be an engaging encounter for fans of attacking football.