Nottingham vs Newcastle Prediction & Betting Tips (28 August)

Promoted to the elite in 2022, Nottingham Forest have logically struggled to avoid relegation in the previous two years. Nuno Espirito Santo's men managed to bag 2 wins in the last 3 days last year, which allowed them to take 17th place in the Premier League with 6 points ahead of the first relegation. The task promises to be tricky once again this season but Nottingham Forest made a good start with a point taken against Bournemouth 1-1 and a victory acquired at promoted Southampton last weekend 0-1.Entered a new dimension following its takeover in 2022, Newcastle returned to the forefront by finishing in the Big 4 of the Premier League in 2023. The previous year was less prolific but the residents of Saint James Park still finished in a very honorable 7th place in the ranking.

They hope to regain momentum this season, especially since they will be deprived of the European Cup. Without necessarily shining, the Magpies have still met expectations so far. They overcame promoted Southampton to start 1-0 before taking a point at Bournemouth last weekend 1-1.

Nottingham Forest did good business this summer, notably with the departures to Lyon of defender Niakhaté and midfielder Mangala. In addition, Vlachodimos (Newcastle), Worrall (Burnley), McKenna (Las Palmas) and Freuler (Bologna) also left while defender Carmo, just arrived from Porto, was loaned to Olympiakos. The club has strengthened with the recruitment of goalkeeper Carlos Miguel (Corinthians), defender Milenkovic (Fiorentina), midfielders Anderson (Newcastle) and Stamenic (Red Star) and wingers Sosa (Talleres) and Jota Silva (Vitoria Guimaraes). . Experienced left-back Alex Moreno (Aston Villa) arrived on loan. For this meeting, starting midfielder Danilo remains in the infirmary. Attackers Gibbs-White and Wood have already scored in the league this season. the other attackers Elanga, Hudson-Odoi and Awoniyi are also available.

During the off-season, Newcastle made good financial transactions by selling Anderson (Nottingham Forest) and Minteh (Brighton). Conversely, goalkeeper Vlachodimos (Nottingham Forest), defenders Hall (Chelsea) and Kelly (Bournemouth) and striker Osula (Sheffield United) came to strengthen the ranks of the Magpies. This week, executives Botman and Wilson, promising midfielder Miley and replacement defender Lascelles are missing. In addition, the captain Schär and the long-term absentee Tonali are still suspended. Substitute during the first two championship matches, winger Barnes could take advantage of this meeting to start. Attackers Isak and Gordon are also applying, as is midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.