Arsenal FC v LOSC Lille - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 - Source: Getty
Arsenal FC v LOSC Lille - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 - Source: Getty
Nottingham Forest welcome reigning league champions Arsenal to The City Ground for matchday seven of the English Premier League on Sunday. The Gunners have a dominant record against the Tricky Trees.
Nottingham Forest are struggling in 15th place in the EPL table at the moment, with one win and two draws out of their six games, leaving them on five points, tied with Aston Villa below them.
The Tricky Trees are only two points above the relegation zone (18th-placed Bournemouth), and they are in desperate need of positive results to move up the standings.
That objective is made more difficult this weekend, as Forest host the reigning Premier League champions in great form, and Oliver Glasner's side have lost their last two top-flight matches, 1-0 at home against Coventry City on 19 September, and 3-1 away to Crystal Palace last Sunday.
Nottingham Forest began the game at Selhurst Park in the best possible way, taking the lead in the third minute through Dan Ndoye, but Palace made the most of their home advantage, with goals from Daichi Kamada, Jefferson Lerma, and Yéremy Pino turning the game in their favor and sending Forest home empty-handed.
Meanwhile, Arsenal continue to dominate almost all of their opponents this season, winning five of their six Premier League matches to sit second on 15 points in the standings, three points behind a flawless Manchester City.
A surprise 3-0 away defeat to Brighton remains the Gunners' only black mark on an otherwise perfect season across all competitions.
Arsenal's most recent EPL encounter saw them secure a 2-1 victory over Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium last Saturday.
James Justin opened the scoring for the visitors, but Arsenal struck back through a well-placed Riccardo Calafiori header and a goal from new signing Bruno Guimarães to complete an impressive comeback.
Mikel Arteta's side have also been dominant in the UEFA Champions League, beating French club Lille 3-0 on Tuesday at the Emirates to continue their winning momentum, with the Gunners placed seventh in the league-phase standings on six points.
The second-half goals on the night came from Jurriën Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal head-to-head stats and key numbers
Arsenal have been the dominant force in this fixture, with 54 wins from 105 matches, alongside 22 draws.
Nottingham Forest have beaten the Gunners on 29 occasions, but not in the last six games, dating back to a 1-0 Premier League victory at home in 2023.
Last season in the Premier League, Arsenal beat Forest 3-0 at the Emirates and drew goalless when visiting the Tricky Trees.
Legendary striker Ian Wright has scored six goals for Arsenal against Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal prediction
Arsenal are expected to dominate possession, utilizing the creativity and pinpoint passing of midfield maestro Martin Ødegaard to find a way through Forest's low block, with wide threats such as Bukayo Saka stretching the home side's defense.
Forest will likely defend deep and try to remain disciplined, as they aim to absorb sustained pressure, while using a counterattacking strategy to trouble the Gunners.
Arsenal are in formidable form and are expected to beat Nottingham Forest.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal betting tips
Tip 1: Arsenal to win
Tip 2: Arsenal to score first
Tip 3: Under 10.5 corners