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

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 vs Nottingham Forest: Starting Lineups Time : 26/12/2023 08:30

Newcastle United
1 - 3
Finished
Nottingham Forest
88' event Fabian Schar
85' event Bruno Guimaraes Rodriguez Moura
79' event Lewis Hall / Sven Botman
71' event Joelinton Cassio Apolinario de Lira / Sean Longstaff
55' event Valentino Livramento / Dan Burn
55' event Callum Wilson / Miguel Angel Almiron Rejala
27' event Anthony Gordon
23' event Alexander Isak
event 90' Joe Worrall / Anthony Elanga
event 90' Cheikhou Kouyate / Danilo Dos Santos De Oliveira
event 84' Neco Williams
event 79' Nicolas Dominguez / Callum Hudson-Odoi
event 70' Neco Williams / Gonzalo Montiel
event 70' Ryan Yates / Ibrahim Sangare
event 60' Chris Wood
event 53' Chris Wood
event 45+1' Chris Wood
event 27' Gonzalo Montiel
event 26' Ibrahim Sangare
88' event Fabian Schar
event 90' Joe Worrall / Anthony Elanga
85' event Bruno Guimaraes Rodriguez Moura
event 90' Cheikhou Kouyate / Danilo Dos Santos De Oliveira
79' event Lewis Hall / Sven Botman
event 84' Neco Williams
71' event Joelinton Cassio Apolinario de Lira / Sean Longstaff
event 79' Nicolas Dominguez / Callum Hudson-Odoi
55' event Valentino Livramento / Dan Burn
event 70' Neco Williams / Gonzalo Montiel
55' event Callum Wilson / Miguel Angel Almiron Rejala
event 70' Ryan Yates / Ibrahim Sangare
27' event Anthony Gordon
event 60' Chris Wood
23' event Alexander Isak
event 53' Chris Wood
event 45+1' Chris Wood
event 27' Gonzalo Montiel
event 26' Ibrahim Sangare
Newcastle United Newcastle United
Substitutions
#7 Joelinton Cassio Apolinario de Lira
#21 Valentino Livramento
#20 Lewis Hall
#9 Callum Wilson
#18 Loris Karius
#54 Alex Murphy
#17 Emil Henry ­Kristoffer Krafth
#11 Matt Ritchie
#3 Paul Dummett
Newcastle United Newcastle United Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
19Shots15
7Shots on Goal6
10Fouls11
10Corner Kick2
11Free kick9
0Offside1
3Yellow card3
23Aerial19
3Save6
12Successful Tackles21
11Interceptions11
0Assist3
4Substitution5
6Shots off goal6
9Head Success12
6Blocked3
12Tackle21
13Dribbles13
20Throw-in18
513Passes326
135Attacks65
91Dangerous attacks28
5Corner Kicks(HT)2
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
Substitutions
#16 Nicolas Dominguez
#8 Cheikhou Kouyate
#22 Ryan Yates
#4 Joe Worrall
#7 Neco Williams
#27 Divock Origi
#5 Orel Mangala
#23 Odisseas Vlachodimos
#3 Nuno Tavares
Commentary
90' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Joe Worrall / Anthony Elanga
90' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Cheikhou Kouyate / Danilo Dos Santos De Oliveira
88' Fabian Schar - Newcastle United receive a yellow card
85' Bruno Guimaraes Rodriguez Moura - Newcastle United receive a yellow card
84' Neco Williams - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
79' Newcastle United — substitution: Lewis Hall / Sven Botman
79' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Nicolas Dominguez / Callum Hudson-Odoi
71' Newcastle United — substitution: Joelinton Cassio Apolinario de Lira / Sean Longstaff
70' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Neco Williams / Gonzalo Montiel
70' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Ryan Yates / Ibrahim Sangare
60' Goal! Chris Wood - Nottingham Forest
55' Newcastle United — substitution: Valentino Livramento / Dan Burn
55' Newcastle United — substitution: Callum Wilson / Miguel Angel Almiron Rejala
53' Goal! Chris Wood - Nottingham Forest
45+1' Goal! Chris Wood - Nottingham Forest
27' Anthony Gordon - Newcastle United receive a yellow card
27' Gonzalo Montiel - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
26' Ibrahim Sangare - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
23' Penalty scored! Alexander Isak - Newcastle United

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 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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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