Nottingham vs Arsenal prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-01-29 19:30.
[p]After yet again failing to beat lower-league opposition (0-0 v Bristol City) at the first time of asking in the FA Cup, Nottingham Forest return to Premier League duties looking to separate themselves from the relegation zone. The Tricky Trees sit just four points clear of the bottom three, but with the threat of a potential Financial Fair Play points deduction hanging over the club, Nuno EspĂrito Santo’s men need to immediately start climbing the table.[/p]
[p]Forest built their survival campaign last term on some impressive home form, so they’ll be glad to return to the City Ground for their first Premier League game in a month when they welcome Arsenal. Back-to-back league wins at home here have eluded them thus far in 2023/24, but victory here would change that, and as they’ve won each of the last three H2Hs on their own turf, the home faithful may be quietly confident.[/p]
[p]That includes a 1-0 success in May that confirmed their survival, while all-but ending Arsenal’s title bid in the process. Mikel Arteta’s men will need to banish those demons if they’re to realise those ambitions this time around, as they sit five points adrift of leaders Liverpool heading into this crucial clash.[/p]
[p]Arteta, who was linked with a potential exit from the Emirates Stadium at the weekend, will be keen for his side to improve their away form in particular. The Gunners have failed to win any of their last four matches on the road (D2, L2), failing to score more than a single goal in any of those games. They’ve not experienced a longer such barren run since early 2020, and can ill-afford another slip-up here if they’re to end a two-decade wait for a league title.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Forest striker Chris Wood has directly contributed to seven goals in as many games (G6, A1), but has won just one of his 11 personal meetings with Arsenal (D3, L7). Bukayo Saka could make an early impact for the away side as six of his nine goals this term have arrived before half-time, including in the reverse fixture (W 2-1).[/p]
[p]Hot stat: 22 of the 29 goals scored in Forest’s home matches this season arrived after half-time.[/p]