Premier League: Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest Picks — Magpies to End Losing Sequence? (Feb 23)

Newcastle United will host Nottingham Forest on February 23, 2025, with the aim of ending their two-game losing streak in the Premier League.

The Magpies have dropped to seventh after their poor run of results, and it could also be worth noting that they have lost three of their last four.

Nottingham Forest continue to occupy a Champions League position. But, the Tricky Trees will need to bounce back to form after suffering defeats in two of their last three matches.

Odds

Newcastle Chasing Third Straight Win Against Forest

Newcastle have won their last two matches against Nottingham Forest, netting three in each of the wins. The Magpies have also won four of the five meetings between the sides since Forest’s return to the Premier League. The only exception was a 3-1 defeat in this exact fixture last term.

Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest Key Stats

• Newcastle have suffered defeats in each of their last two at St. James’ Park; as many defeats as they had suffered in the previous 18.
• Nottingham Forest have lost two of their last three, meaning that they have lost more games over that period than they had in their previous ten fixtures.

Newcastle Team News

Sven Botman is expected to return for Newcastle this weekend. However, Joelinton and Jamaal Lascelles have both been ruled out until the middle of next month.

Possible Lineup

N. Pope (GK); T. Livramento, F. Schar, S. Botman, L. Hall, S. Tonali, B. Guimaraes, J. Willock, W. Osula. A. Isak, A. Gordon

Nottingham Forest Team News

Taiwo Awoniyi could return to the bench following a head injury. However, Carlos Miguel remains out due to a thigh issue.

Possible Lineup

M. Sels (GK); O. Aina, N. Milenkovic, Murillo, N. Williams, Danilo, E. Anderson, A. Elanga, M. Gibbs-White, C. Hudson-Odoi, C. Wood

Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest Prop Picks

Two of the most prolific strikers in the Premier League this season go head-to-head on Sunday.

Alexander Isak has netted 17 in 23 this season, racking up an xG of 14.13 from an average of 3.05 shots per 90. Chris Wood has scored 18 in 25 EPL outings from an xG of 12.01. Both strikers could make their mark at St. James’ Park this weekend.

Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest Picks

Newcastle should be refreshed after a break following a poor run of results.

The Magpies look good value to bounce back to winning ways, and their H2H record against the Tricky Trees is positive after winning four of the last five in the league. Therefore, a rare successive defeat for Forest could be inflicted on the road on Sunday.