Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Newcastle United

L W W D L

7th place in English Premier League

1-3

26/12/2023 08:30

Nottingham Forest

D L L W L

17th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest on 26 December 2023 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest preview before placing your bet.

Newcastle United will face Nottingham Forest in English Premier League on December 26, 2023 at 08:30.
Newcastle United are currently 7th with 60 points after 38 matches.
Nottingham Forest sit 17th with 32 points from 38 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.35.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:30

2023-12-26

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest - Prediction & Odds

Newcastle United

Nottingham Forest

2023-12-26 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Manchester City	91	38	28	7	3	96	34	62
02 Arsenal	89	38	28	5	5	91	29	62
03 Liverpool	82	38	24	10	4	86	41	45
04 Aston Villa	68	38	20	8	10	76	61	15
05 Tottenham Hotspur	66	38	20	6	12	74	61	13
06 Chelsea	63	38	18	9	11	77	63	14
07 Newcastle United	60	38	18	6	14	85	62	23
08 Manchester United	60	38	18	6	14	57	58	-1
09 West Ham United	52	38	14	10	14	60	74	-14
10 Crystal Palace	49	38	13	10	15	57	58	-1
11 Brighton Hove Albion	48	38	12	12	14	55	62	-7
12 AFC Bournemouth	48	38	13	9	16	54	67	-13
13 Fulham	47	38	13	8	17	55	61	-6
14 Wolves	46	38	13	7	18	50	65	-15
15 Everton	40	38	13	9	16	40	51	-11
16 Brentford	39	38	10	9	19	56	65	-9
17 Nottingham Forest	32	38	9	9	20	49	67	-18
18 Luton Town	26	38	6	8	24	52	85	-33
19 Burnley	24	38	5	9	24	41	78	-37
20 Sheffield United	16	38	3	7	28	35	104	-69

Head To Head

17/03/2023 16:00

Nottingham Forest

1 - 2

Newcastle United

ENG PR

06/08/2022 10:00

Newcastle United

2 - 0

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

29/08/2018 14:45

Nottingham Forest

3 - 1

Newcastle United

ENG LC

23/08/2017 14:45

Newcastle United

2 - 2

Nottingham Forest

ENG LC

30/12/2016 15:45

Newcastle United

3 - 1

Nottingham Forest

ENG LCH

02/12/2016 15:45

Nottingham Forest

2 - 1

Newcastle United

ENG LCH

Nottingham Forest

67%

Draw

17%

Newcastle United

17%

Newcastle United Last 6 matches

23/12/2023 11:00

Luton Town 1 - 0 Newcastle United

ENG PR

19/12/2023 16:00

Chelsea 1 - 1 Newcastle United

ENG LC

16/12/2023 11:00

Newcastle United 3 - 0 Fulham

ENG PR

13/12/2023 16:00

Newcastle United 1 - 2 AC Milan

UEFA CL

10/12/2023 12:30

Tottenham Hotspur 4 - 1 Newcastle United

ENG PR

07/12/2023 15:30

Everton 3 - 0 Newcastle United

ENG PR

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest

23/12/2023 11:00

Nottingham Forest 2 - 3 AFC Bournemouth

ENG PR

15/12/2023 16:00

Nottingham Forest 0 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur

ENG PR

09/12/2023 11:00

Wolves 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

06/12/2023 15:30

Fulham 5 - 0 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

02/12/2023 13:30

Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Everton

ENG PR

25/11/2023 11:00

Nottingham Forest 2 - 3 Brighton Hove Albion

ENG PR

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Newcastle United

Nottingham Forest

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.26

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.03

Scored

Avg. per game

0.66

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.95

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

27 (71%)11 (29%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

20 (53%)18 (47%)

Newcastle United

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest

Under /Over

(84%)32 6(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)33 5(13%)

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)19 19(50%)

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

/Yes

(61%)23 15(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(66%)25 13(34%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Newcastle United

Nottingham Forest

Shots

Newcastle United

Total shots

14.50 avg / game

Blocked

153 total

Avg. 4.03

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

11.89 avg / game

Blocked

112 total

Avg. 3.03

Newcastle United Pass Nottingham Forest

Total passes

17965

Avg. 473 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

13992

Avg. 368 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

40%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Newcastle United

Played games

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.11

5.05

192

Corners

148

3.89

17.87

679

Throw-ins

661

17.39

1.55

Offsides

2.03

3.71

141

GK saves

106

2.79

Newcastle United

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.05

2.13

0.03

0.08

10.16

386

Fouls

428

11.26

17.42

662

Tackles

722

19.00

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How We Build the Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest on 26 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this English Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Newcastle United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

English Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live English Premier League standings and the English Premier League form table to understand exactly where Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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