Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle betting tips and predictions for the Championship on Friday 2nd December with reasons for each bet selected from our tipster.
Friday night’s offering from the Championship sees Newcastle travel to the City Ground as they face Nottingham Forest. We’ve got the best three betting tips for the match.
Forest have suddenly hit form in the last couple of weeks. They’ve been struggling down the wrong end of the table for the majority of the season, but they’ve impressed in front of the SKY cameras beating Ipswich and Barnsley and now face a real tough test. Phillipe Montanier’s side have struggled at the back all season. They’ve had defensive reshuffles on a weekly basis due to injuries and suspensions and have shipped a whopping 32 goals this season. Only rock-bottom Rotherham have conceded more. Luckily, they’ve been handy at the other end and the potential return of Britt Assombalonga is a huge boost for the Tricky Trees. The powerful frontman netted both goals at Ipswich but missed the trip to Oakwell due to a persistent injury. Henri Lansbury was the hero seven days ago with a hat-trick to sink the Tykes. They’ve only lost twice here all season (Cardiff and Norwich) and will be confident they can match the leaders. Newcastle have suffered a disappointing week – being knocked out of the EFL Cup and losing at home to Blackburn. Rafa has defiantly declared ‘We will bounce back from this’ and few will doubt him. The Magpies couldn’t find a way past an obdurate Blackburn backline and Rovers nicked a goal to take all three points. It was a shocking outcome, but Rovers have improved in recent weeks. The Toon missed three of their four penalties against Hull in midweek and crashed out of the competition at the Quarter Final stage. Benitez has been accused of tinkering with his side unnecessarily and he will look to find a consistent starting XI.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle Predictions
Newcastle are quite short in the latest betting odds for this. Forest will give them a real test and have improved massively in recent weeks. Back them to get on the scoresheet in defeat for our first Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle prediction.
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Dwight Gayle is the favourite in the anytime scorer odds, but was wasteful in midweek. I’d rather take the returning Assombalonga to get on the scoresheet for my second Nottm Forest vs Newcastle betting tip. He’s always a threat and should be able to get his season back up and running.
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There are always goal when Forest are involved. There were seven in last week’s game against Barnsley. Let’s aim for a modest three or more to complete our Nottm Forest vs Newcastle predictions.
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Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle Team News
As mentioned, Britt Assombalonga has been declared fit enough to partake in this one and is a real boost for the hosts.
Matty Cash returned last week, but Matty Fryatt and Daniel Pinillos are long term absentees.
Hildeberto Pereira is still suspended following his second red card of the season. Fellow defenders Eric Lichaj and Chris Cohen join him on the sidelines.
Rafa Benitez is once again likely to rotate his squad. Rolando Aarons is definitely out whilst Massadio Haidara is unlikely to come back in time for this game.
Christian Atsu and Jack Colback could be recalled.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle Head to Head
These two sides haven’t met since 2011 when Newcastle emerged as extra time winners in the EFL Cup.
They grabbed a win each during Newcastle’s brief stay in the Championship with Forest picking up a 2-0 win here and the Toon prevailing 1-0 at St James’ Park.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle Betting Odds
Forest can be backed at a large price for a home win. They aren’t fancied by many, but 4/1 is widely available for Phillipe Montanier’s men to inflict further misery on Newcastle.
The Magpies start at around 3/4 or 4/6 for a victory, which is very short for an away side. The draw can be backed 29/10.
Dwight Gayle and Alexandar Mitrovic lead the way in the goalscoring markets.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle Betting Tips
Newcastle to win & Both Teams to Score – 5/2 with Betfred: BET NOW.
Britt Assombalonga anytime goalscorer – 12/5 with Stan James: BET NOW.
Over 2.5 Goals – 3/4 with Betfair: BET NOW.
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