Match: Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
Competition: England Premier League
Date & Time (UTC): 5:30 PM, Saturday, 17 January 2026
Bangladesh Time (BST): 11:30 PM, Saturday, 17 January 2026 (UTC +6)
Venue: The City Ground, Nottingham
Match Preview: Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
Nottingham Forest welcome Arsenal to the City Ground in a Premier League fixture that presents a classic contrast of styles. Forest will look to make home advantage count with physical intensity and compact defending, while Arsenal arrive aiming to control possession and maintain pressure in the title race.
This match could be decided by Arsenal’s ability to break down Forest’s defensive structure and Forest’s effectiveness on the counter-attack.
Recent Form of Both Teams
Nottingham Forest – Last 5 Matches Form (Summary)
- ➖ Draw vs Wolverhampton
- ❌ Loss vs Manchester City
- ➖ Draw vs Crystal Palace
- ❌ Loss vs Liverpool
- ✅ Win vs Luton Town
Form Analysis:
Nottingham Forest have found results hard to come by against top sides but remain competitive at home, where they often raise their intensity.
Arsenal – Last 5 Matches Form (Summary)
- ✅ Win vs Brighton
- ➖ Draw vs Tottenham
- ✅ Win vs West Ham
- ➖ Draw vs Chelsea
- ✅ Win vs Aston Villa
Form Analysis:
Arsenal have been consistent and difficult to beat, showing strong defensive organization and fluid attacking movement in recent matches.
Head-to-Head Results: Last 5 Matches (Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal)
Here are the most recent five head-to-head results between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal:
- Arsenal 2–1 Nottingham Forest – Arsenal Win
- Nottingham Forest 1–0 Arsenal – Forest Win
- Arsenal 5–0 Nottingham Forest – Arsenal Win
- Nottingham Forest 0–3 Arsenal – Arsenal Win
- Arsenal 4–1 Nottingham Forest – Arsenal Win
H2H Insight:
Arsenal have won four of the last five meetings, although Forest have shown they can cause problems at home.
Key Players to Watch
Nottingham Forest
- Morgan Gibbs-White – Creativity and work rate in midfield
- Taiwo Awoniyi – Physical presence and goal threat
- Murillo – Defensive strength and ball recovery
Arsenal
- Bukayo Saka – Pace, creativity, and goal involvement
- Martin Odegaard – Playmaking and leadership
- William Saliba – Defensive composure and positioning
Injury & Team News
- Nottingham Forest: A few minor fitness concerns, but no confirmed long-term injuries.
- Arsenal: Squad rotation possible; no major injury issues reported ahead of kickoff.
(Final starting lineups should be checked closer to match time.)
Tactical Analysis & Match Expectations
Nottingham Forest are likely to:
- Defend in a compact shape
- Play with physical intensity
- Target counter-attacks and set-pieces
Arsenal are expected to:
- Dominate possession
- Control midfield tempo
- Create chances through wide areas and quick combinations
If Arsenal score early, the match could open up significantly in their favor.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Match Prediction
Our Prediction:
Arsenal to Win
Possible Final Score:
Nottingham Forest 0–2 Arsenal
Arsenal’s superior quality, recent form, and head-to-head record give them the edge in this encounter.
Trusted External Sources (For Verification & Updates)
- Arsenal Official Website – Team news & updates
- Nottingham Forest Official Website – Club information
- Premier League Official Website – Fixtures & standings
- Reputable football statistics platforms for form and head-to-head data