Our Nottm Forest vs Arsenal Prediction: 1-2
Nottm Forest vs Arsenal in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Nottm Forest vs Arsenal prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
If you're looking for more top picks, check out our must-win fixtures for today to see which teams have the highest chance of securing victory!
Recent Form Insights
Nottm Forest's Last Match – Wrexham vs Nottm Forest
Nottm Forest will seek to go one better this time following a 3-3 England FA Cup share of the spoils with Wrexham on January 9. In that match, Nottm Forest controlled 63% of possession and managed 16 shots on goal, with 10 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wrexham | 37% | 10 (7) | 2.66 | 53 |
Nottm Forest | 63% | 16 (10) | 2.74 | 106 |
Arsenal's Last Match – Chelsea vs Arsenal
Arsenal must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-2 England EFL Cup victory over Chelsea in their last outing. In that match, Arsenal had 42% possession and 14 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chelsea | 58% | 5 (5) | 0.64 | 35 |
Arsenal | 42% | 14 (6) | 2.74 | 43 |
Nottm Forest vs Arsenal Stats
Key Stats
| Nottm Forest | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.39 | Defence Strength | 0.58 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nottm Forest are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Arsenal average 2.3 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Nottm Forest 13-16
Arsenal 23-9
What are the odds for this match?
Nottm Forest to win: @6
Draw: @4.333
Arsenal to win: @1.533
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925



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