Fixture: Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
Kick-Off (UK): 14:30
Venue: Emirates Stadium
The Premier League resumes after the international break as Arsenal welcome Nottingham Forest to North London. Both teams will be eager to start the next stretch of fixtures on the front foot, with Arsenal looking to bounce back from defeat and Forest hoping to steady their form after a mixed start.
Mikel Arteta’s side began the campaign with two wins from two before falling short at Anfield against champions Liverpool. Forest have had an inconsistent run so far with one win, one draw, and one defeat, and Nuno Espírito Santo will be keen for a strong response from his men after their loss to West Ham.
Head-to-Head Record
- 26/02/25 – Forest 0-0 Arsenal
- 23/11/24 – Arsenal 3-0 Forest
- 30/01/24 – Forest 1-2 Arsenal
- 12/08/23 – Arsenal 2-1 Forest
- 20/05/23 – Forest 1-0 Arsenal
Arsenal: Form & Key Players
Recent Form: WWL
The Gunners picked up six points from their opening three games, including wins at Old Trafford and against Leeds at home. Their only slip came in a narrow defeat to Liverpool.
Players to Watch:
- Eberechi Eze – Arsenal’s marquee summer signing, already adding creativity and flair in attack.
- Declan Rice – Thriving in a more advanced role with Zubimendi behind him, giving Arsenal bite and drive in midfield.
- David Raya – The two-time Golden Glove winner remains a commanding presence in goal.
Team News:
Arsenal remain without Ben White, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and William Saliba. Arteta’s squad depth will be tested, but his summer signings provide cover.
Nottingham Forest: Form & Key Players
Recent Form: WDL
Forest began with a strong win over Brentford, followed by a draw at Crystal Palace, but their 3-0 defeat to West Ham left questions over consistency. Nuno will demand a reaction at the Emirates.
Players to Watch:
- Morgan Gibbs-White – The midfield heartbeat, fresh from signing a new contract to stay at Forest.
- Chris Wood – Already has two goals this season, continuing his fine scoring run.
- Callum Hudson-Odoi – Adds pace and trickery on the flanks, with one goal so far this campaign.
Team News:
Forest strengthened late in the transfer window with James McAtee and Omari Hutchinson, adding more attacking depth to their squad.
Predicted Line-Ups
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice; Eze, Madueke, Martinelli; Gyökeres
Nottingham Forest (4-3-3): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye; Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood
Betting Picks
- Both Teams to Score – Three of the last five meetings have seen goals at both ends. (103/100, Betway)
- Over 2.5 Goals – Three of the last five clashes have produced at least three goals. (37/50, Betway)
Value Options
- Viktor Gyökeres Anytime Scorer – Two goals in three games, Arsenal’s main forward threat. (Approx. 3/1)
- Chris Wood Anytime Scorer – Forest’s talisman offers strong value given his early form. (Approx. 3/1)
Match Prediction: Arsenal to Win
Forest will make life difficult, but Arsenal’s quality and home advantage should carry them through. Arteta’s men are favourites to collect three points and keep pace near the top of the Premier League table.