This Sunday, October 18, 2026, Nottingham Forest will face Arsenal in the Premier League. The match at the City Ground kicks off at 16:30 GMT.
The Gunners currently sit second in the league table, having accumulated 15 points from six matches, and come into this fixture off the back of a convincing 3-0 victory against Lille in the Champions League. In contrast, Nottingham Forest are struggling under their new manager, Oliver Glasner, having suffered two consecutive defeats to Coventry City and Crystal Palace, while also grappling with a lack of firepower, failing to score a single goal at home this season.
Team news
Nottingham Forest:
Central defender Nikola Milenkovic is back in contention after recovering from a hamstring injury, but he picked up a bone bruise in training ahead of the Palace match. He will undergo a fitness test and could replace Ola Aina in the centre-back trio.
Striker Igor Jesus remains sidelined due to a calf injury, so Liam Delap is set to lead the line once again.
Nikolo Savana is still on his way back from knee surgery back in March.
Arsenal:
Bukayo Saka started the match against Lille on the bench due to a minor illness but came on to score and provide an assist. He is expected to return to the starting lineup at the City Ground.
Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Odegaard, and Kai Havertz are also ready to make their returns to the first team.
Jurrien Timber found the back of the net midweek, but his workload is being managed after injuries, so Ben White might take his place on the right side of defence.
Christos Tsolis is injured, and Eberechi Eze will compete with Noni Madueke for the left flank position.
Martin Subimendi is recovering from a minor injury and could make the squad, while Piero Incapie is set for a few weeks on the sidelines due to an ankle injury. William Saliba is still nursing a back issue and plans to return after the November international break.
Match predictions
Nottingham Forest remains one of the league's least productive teams and is yet to find their rhythm at home. Given Arsenal's solid defensive structure and the excellent form of their key players, notably Bukayo Saka, who has netted three goals and provided two assists in six appearances against the Trees, experts anticipate a victory for the visitors without conceding. A bet on both teams not to score seems the safest option.
