Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Prediction and Betting Tips | October 18th 2026

Nottingham Forest will host Arsenal at The City Ground on Sunday for matchday seven of the Premier League. Arsenal enters the match in strong form, sitting second in the table with five wins from six games under Mikel Arteta, having recently defeated Leeds United 2-1 and Lille 3-0. Sportskeeda notes that the visiting Gunners are favored to secure a victory over the struggling hosts.

Nottingham Forest currently occupies 15th place with five points, sitting just two points above the relegation zone following consecutive defeats to Coventry City and Crystal Palace. The preview expects Arsenal to control possession through Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka against a deep-defending, counter-attacking Forest side.