Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Newcastle United host Nottingham Forest in crucial clash as both sides chase a top-four Premier League finish and a guaranteed place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.

Forest have suffered two defeats in their last three games, but they remain in third spot in the table and have a real chance of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League.

Newcastle sit six points and four places behind the visitors and a win would provide a huge boost in their own bid to qualify for Europe’s top competition.

Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest betting tips and predictions

Newcastle to win and over 2.5 goals - 6/4

Newcastle are one of only two teams to have claimed a win at the City Ground this season in the Premier League, as they deservedly beat Forest 3-1 in the reverse fixture back in November.

Eddie Howe’s side now have a great chance to do the league double over a rival as Forest come into the game in mixed form, with just one win in normal time in their last four games across all competitions.

The Tricky Trees have suffered back-to-back away defeats in the league, having lost just two of their opening 11 trips, while the Magpies have been strong at home all season and have won six of their last eight at St James’ Park across all competitions.

The hosts are 4/5 to win in the standard match betting market, but the best option could be to combine a home victory with over 2.5 goals in total.

There have been at least three goals scored in each of the last four Premier League meetings between these two sides and both have been involved in some high-scoring games of late.

Over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in seven of Newcastle’s last eight games across all competitions, while there have been at least three goals scored in each of Forest’s last five games.

Chris Wood to score at any time - 2/1

Two of the Premier League’s top strikers will be involved on Sunday, as Alexander Isak will attempt to add to his 17 goals for Newcastle so far this season, while Chris Wood, who has 18 goals to his name, lines up for the visitors.

Isak is 5/4 to score, but the value play could be taking a chance on Wood at 2/1, even if any effort from the visiting striker only proved to be a consolation strike.

Wood has hit six goals across his last five Premier League appearances, only failing to score in one of those games, and he was on target in the defeat at Fulham last time out.

Forest may leave with nothing, but former Magpies striker Wood can add to his goal haul as he bids to chase down the competition's leading scorer, Mohamed Salah,

Bruno Guimaraes to be booked - 2/1

Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has two yellow cards in his last three appearances and appeals as a 2/1 chance to be booked ahead of this fixture.

The Brazilian is averaging 1.5 fouls-per-game in this competition and has been called up for at least one infringement in seven of his last eight Premier League appearances.

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Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest odds

Newcastle United - 4/5
Draw - 29/10
Nottingham Forest - 3/1

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