The visitors must exploit the hosts' attacking problems: Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal prediction
The seventh-round Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal will take place on October 18, 2026, at the City Ground. The hosts sit in the bottom half of the table and risk suffering a third consecutive defeat, while the London side head into the match on the back of two wins and continue their pursuit of the leaders.
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Nottingham Forest: chances are there, but the finishing is lacking
Oliver Glasner's side have scored just five goals in six rounds and remain one of the lowest-scoring teams in the Premier League. In their previous match against Crystal Palace, Forest created eight big chances but converted only one, eventually going down 1-3.
The problem is systemic: the team have scored 5.3 fewer goals than their expected total, the worst figure in the league. Morgan Gibbs-White could be another absentee, as he is dealing with muscular discomfort.
Arsenal: back to winning ways
Mikel Arteta's side quickly bounced back after their defeat to Brighton. First, Arsenal beat Leeds 2-1, then they comfortably dispatched Lille 3-0 in the Champions League.
The Londoners have won nine of their ten matches this season in all competitions and continue to create chances consistently from open play. Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz are expected to return to the attacking group, significantly boosting the visitors' attacking potential.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Nottingham Forest have scored just five goals in six rounds.
- Arsenal have won nine of their ten matches this season in all competitions.
- The Londoners are unbeaten against Forest in six consecutive matches and have kept four straight clean sheets against them.
Finishing should be the key factor: Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal prediction
Forest are capable of creating chances and often make life difficult for Arsenal at home, but the team are currently far too wasteful in front of goal. If Gibbs-White is ruled out or limited physically, this problem will become even more pronounced.
Arsenal look more consistent, deeper and significantly more clinical in front of goal. With key attacking players returning, the visitors should control the match and claim another victory.
