Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest prediction 13.09.2025 | English Premier League
Arsenal
Kick off:
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Nottingham Forest
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5.27
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- Competition: English Premier League
- Date: 13th September, 2025
- Kickoff: 12:30 UK / 13:30 CEST
- Venue: Emirates Stadium
Arsenal will be looking to get back to winning ways this weekend after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to reigning Premier League champions Liverpool on matchday three, just before the international break.
On Saturday, Mikel Arteta’s side return to the Emirates Stadium for an early kick-off against Nottingham Forest, who recently parted ways with Nuno Espírito Santo and appointed former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Nottingham Forest
0 : 0
Arsenal
Premier League
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Arsenal
3 : 0
Nottingham Forest
Premier League
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Nottingham Forest
1 : 2
Arsenal
Premier League
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Arsenal
2 : 1
Nottingham Forest
Premier League
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Nottingham Forest
1 : 0
Arsenal
Premier League
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Arsenal
5 : 0
Nottingham Forest
Premier League
Arsenal remain unbeaten in their last four Premier League meetings with Forest, winning three and drawing one. The Gunners’ dominance at home stretches back even further - they have not lost to Nottingham Forest at the Emirates (or Highbury before that) since 1989.
Arsenal team overview
The Gunners opened the 2025/26 campaign in style, beating Leeds and Manchester United in their first two fixtures, scoring six goals without reply and showing both attacking fluidity and defensive stability. However, their trip to Anfield before the international break exposed some vulnerabilities in creating chances against elite opposition, as they managed only an xG of 0.49 from 11 attempts on goal.
Arteta’s men will not be at full strength this weekend. Centre-back William Saliba is sidelined with an ankle injury and is expected to miss three to four weeks. Bukayo Saka remains doubtful due to a hamstring issue and could face a longer spell out, while Kai Havertz is still unavailable following surgery.
Last matches of Arsenal
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Liverpool
1 : 0
Arsenal
Premier League
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Arsenal
5 : 0
Leeds United
Premier League
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Arsenal
3 : 0
Athletic Bilbao
Emirates Cup
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Arsenal
2 : 3
Villarreal
Club Friendlies 1
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Arsenal
0 : 1
Tottenham Hotspur
Club Friendlies 1
Arsenal lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
David Raya
Defenders
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12
Jurriën Timber
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3
Cristhian Mosquera
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6
Gabriel Magalhães
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33
Riccardo Calafiori
Midfielders
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36
Martín Zubimendi
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41
Declan Rice
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8
Martin Ødegaard
Forwards
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20
Noni Madueke
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10
Eberechi Eze
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14
Viktor Gyökeres
Nottingham Forest team overview
Forest enjoyed a remarkable 2024/25 campaign, narrowly missing out on Champions League qualification on the final day of the season. They carried that momentum into the new campaign, opening with a 3-1 win over Brentford and a respectable 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. However, a heavy 3-0 defeat to West Ham in their third game proved costly for Espírito Santo, who was dismissed shortly after.
New manager Ange Postecoglou will take charge for the first time on Saturday, bringing intrigue and unpredictability to the clash. Known for his attacking, high-tempo football, he faces the immediate challenge of lifting Forest’s confidence in a tough away fixture.
Last matches of Nottingham Forest
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Nottingham Forest
0 : 3
West Ham United
Premier League
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Crystal Palace
1 : 1
Nottingham Forest
Premier League
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Nottingham Forest
3 : 1
Brentford
Premier League
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Nottingham Forest
0 : 0
Al-Qadsiah
Club Friendlies 3
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Nottingham Forest
0 : 0
Fiorentina
Club Friendlies 3
Nottingham Forest lineup
Goalkeeper
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26
Matz Sels
Defenders
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3
Neco Williams
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31
Nikola Milenković
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5
Murillo
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4
Morato
Midfielders
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8
Elliot Anderson
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6
Ibrahim Sangaré
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10
Morgan Gibbs-White
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14
Dan Ndoye
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7
Callum Hudson-Odoi
Forwards
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11
Chris Wood
Prediction
Arsenal will be eager to respond to their setback at Anfield and close the gap on the early pace-setters. Their recent record against Forest is encouraging, with three wins and a draw from the last four league meetings. Moreover, Forest have not won away at Arsenal since 1989 - a record that strongly favours the hosts.
Goals are also likely: three of the last four head-to-head encounters have produced over 2.5 goals. With home advantage, attacking depth, and historical dominance on their side, Arsenal look well-positioned to secure victory. A 2-1 or 3-1 scoreline for the Gunners appears a realistic outcome.
Three reasons we expect Over 2.5 Goals
- Three of the last four league meetings between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Four of Arsenal’s last six Premier League home matches have featured over 2.5 goals.
- Eight of Nottingham Forest’s last ten Premier League away fixtures have seen over 2.5 goals.
Main prediction Arsenal - Nottingham Forest
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.72
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest standings in Premier League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 - 4 | +4 | 9 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 - 1 | +6 | 7 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 1 | +5 | 6 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 1 | +4 | 6 |
| 5 | Sunderland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 6 |
| 6 | Everton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 6 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 8 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 - 1 | +3 | 5 |
| 9 | Manchester United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Nottingham Forest | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 4 |
| 11 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 12 | Leeds United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 - 5 | -4 | 4 |
| 13 | Manchester City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 - 4 | +1 | 3 |
| 14 | Burnley | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 6 | -2 | 3 |
| 15 | Brentford | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 3 |
| 16 | West Ham United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 8 | -4 | 3 |
| 17 | Newcastle United | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 18 | Fulham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 2 |
| 19 | Aston Villa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 - 4 | -4 | 1 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 - 8 | -6 | 0 |