The Magpies have pulled off a giant-killing act by defeating a strong league contender, and now they’re set to face Nottingham Forest, who have been dominating their opponents match after match.
Nottingham Forest, the hosts, will be looking to bounce back after Newcastle stopped them from advancing in the EFL Cup.
Pre-Match Report
With only two defeats across all competitions, Nottingham Forest aim to extend their winning streak, having defeated Leicester City, Crystal Palace, and most recently, West Ham. They’ll bring 19 points into the contest, leaving them in third place on the table, four points behind Manchester City.
Nottingham Forest recorded a third consecutive H2H win at home against West Ham, failing to change history. They converted an early opportunity into a goal when Chris Wood scored the opener in the seventh minute.
Chris Wood, on a scoring streak, has netted goals in Nottingham Forest’s last three matches, earning him third place among the highest goal scorers for the 2024/25 season.
Meanwhile, Newcastle forward Alexander Isak continues his scoring streak with three goals in a row. The Magpies, currently eleventh on the table, have booked a spot in the EFL League Cup after defeating the Blues 2-0, with Alexander Isak scoring the opener in twenty-three minutes.
Eddie Howe’s side dominated Arsenal 1-0 last weekend, with Alexander Isak scoring the only goal in the ninety-seventh minute. His men regained momentum after two defeats and a draw in their last three matches. However, the Magpies have won four out of five recent head-to-head encounters against Nottingham Forest.
