Newcastle United VS Nottingham Forest - Prediction

The Boxing Day will feature a highly anticipated match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. Both teams have lost their respective games before Christmas and are desperate to get back to the winning track. Newcastle United will host the Forest tomorrow at St James' Park, aiming to secure a much-needed win following their two consecutive defeats. On the other hand, Nuno Espírito Santo is ready to mark his return to the EPL with this match. Nuno Espírito Santo has been appointed as the head coach of Nottingham Forest. The former Wolverhampton manager is now all set to restart his journey in the Premier League with his new team, Nottingham Forest.

Stats&Facts

• Newcastle United have a great history in the Premier League against Nottingham Forest. In their 10 meetings in the league, Newcastle United have never lost to the Forest.
• Newcastle United have won all their last five league games against Nottingham Forest. The Magpies scored 13 goals and conceded only two in those matches.
• St James' Park has been a fortress for the Magpies against Nottingham Forest. They won their last seven home meetings with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
• However, Boxing Day games have been a curse for the Magpies. They lost 11 of the 14 games that played on Boxing Day. Newcastle United have lost more Boxing Day games than any other side in the Premier League.
• Nottingham Forest also lost four of their last seven Boxing Day games in the EPL.

Team News

Jamaal Lascelles, the ex-player of Nottingham Forest and the captain of Newcastle United, is likely to miss the opportunity to reunite with his boyhood club because of an injury concern. He was taken off in the first half during the match against Luton Town. The Magpies will also miss the service of Joe Willock, Harvey Barnes, Nick Pope, Elliot Anderson, Jacob Murphy, Javi Manquillo, and Matt Targett because of their respective injuries. As for the visitors, Willy Boley received a red card against AFC Bournemouth, leading to a one-game suspension upon him. The Forest will be without Ibrahim Sangare and Serge Aurier due to their injury, while Filipe is close to returning as he recovered from a muscular problem. Possible Lineup for Newcastle United: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Livramento; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Isak, Gordon Possible Lineup for Nottingham Forest: Turner; Williams, Niakhate, Murillo, Toffolo; Mangala, Yates; Origi, Gibbs-White, Elanga; Wood

Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Forest

Newcastle United are not in their best form as they were in the previous season. But it is undeniable that the Magpies have a better squad than Nottingham Forest. Newcastle United will have the home advantage, which plays a vital role in football. Therefore, Newcastle United should win this game against Nottingham Forest.

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