The teams will delight you with goals again! Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United Prediction
One of the most intriguing matches in the second round of the EFL Cup will take place at the City Ground, where Nottingham Forest will face Newcastle United. Here’s a match preview and prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
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Nottingham Forest
The "Tricky Trees" have returned to the top tier of English football but have struggled to find their footing among the elite. Last season, Nottingham Forest finished in 17th place, just six points clear of the relegation zone, constantly battling to stay afloat.
In their opening match of the new Premier League season, Nuno Espírito Santo's side secured a home draw against Bournemouth. They were close to taking all three points but conceded a late goal. However, last weekend, the "Tricky Trees" delighted their fans with a narrow 1-0 away win against Southampton.
Newcastle United
The "Magpies" returned to the Champions League last season, but their participation in the elite European competition took a toll on their domestic form. Newcastle United was eliminated in the group stage of the Champions League and missed out on European qualification in the Premier League, finishing seventh. This season, they can fully focus on the Premier League.
Newcastle started the new season with a 1-0 home win over Southampton. Despite being down to ten men from the 28th minute, they managed to score and hold onto the victory. However, last weekend, they dropped points in a 1-1 draw away to Bournemouth.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last season, the teams exchanged away wins—Nottingham Forest triumphed 3-1, while Newcastle got their revenge with a 3-2 victory in February.
- Both teams have scored in four of their last five encounters.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has paid off in four of their last five matches.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United Prediction
Bookmakers cautiously favor Newcastle, offering odds of 2.21 for an away win. Newcastle's potential is significantly higher, and they should progress to the next round. Our recommended bet is "Over 2.5 Goals" with odds of 1.62.
