The Premier League Round 22 clash between Nott’m Forest vs Arsenal takes place at The City Ground, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 PM (IST) on Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Arsenal arrive as clear favorites in the betting markets, but a cold winter night in Nottingham and Forest’s urgent need for points could make this a more competitive contest than the odds suggest. With temperatures around 7°C, conditions are set for a physical and tactical battle under the floodlights.
Match Overview –Nott’m Forest vs Arsenal
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Nott’m Forest vs Arsenal |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Round | Round 22 |
| Date & Kick-Off | Saturday, 17 January 2026 – 23:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | The City Ground |
| Location | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Capacity | 30,778 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Weather | 7°C – Cold |
Arsenal are expected to control possession through their midfield structure, while Nottingham Forest will likely defend compactly and look to counter through Morgan Gibbs-White and the pace of their wide players.
Recent Form Guide – Nott’m Forest vs Arsenal
Nottingham Forest – Last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | FA Cup | Wrexham | D 3–3 (Lost pens) |
| 06 Jan | Premier League | West Ham | W 2–1 |
| 03 Jan | Premier League | Aston Villa | L 1–3 |
| 30 Dec | Premier League | Everton | L 0–2 |
| 27 Dec | Premier League | Man City | L 1–2 |
Arsenal – Last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan | FA Cup | Portsmouth | W 4–1 |
| 11 Jan | Premier League | Liverpool | D 0–0 |
| 08 Jan | Premier League | Bournemouth | W 3–2 |
| 03 Jan | Carabao Cup | Chelsea | W 3–2 |
| 30 Dec | Premier League | Aston Villa | W 4–1 |
Head-to-Head – Nott’m Forest vs Arsenal
| Category | Nottingham Forest | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 17 | 17 |
| Total Wins | 2 | 11 |
| Home Wins | 2 | 7 |
| Away Wins | 0 | 4 |
| Draws | 4 | 4 |
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2025 | Arsenal | 3–0 | Nottingham Forest |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Nottingham Forest | 0–0 | Arsenal |
| 23 Nov 2024 | Arsenal | 3–0 | Nottingham Forest |
| 30 Jan 2024 | Nottingham Forest | 1–2 | Arsenal |
| 12 Aug 2023 | Arsenal | 2–1 | Nottingham Forest |
Arsenal have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning four of the last five meetings.
Top Scorers to Watch
- Nottingham Forest: Morgan Gibbs-White – 5 goals, 1 assist (21 matches)
- Arsenal: Leandro Trossard – 5 goals, 4 assists (17 matches)
Gibbs-White remains Forest’s creative heartbeat, while Trossard’s off-ball movement and finishing have made him Arsenal’s most consistent attacker this season.
Predicted Lineups – Nott’m Forest vs Arsenal
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)
Matz Sels – Ola Aina, Nikola Milenković, Murillo, Neco Williams – Elliot Anderson, Nicolás Domínguez – Omari Hutchinson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi – Igor Jesus
Arsenal (4-3-3)
David Raya – Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Jurrien Timber – Martin Ødegaard, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice – Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres, Leandro Trossard
Unavailable Players
| Team | Player | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | John Victor | Injury |
| Nottingham Forest | Ryan Yates | Injury |
| Nottingham Forest | Chris Wood | Injury |
| Arsenal | Cristhian Mosquera | Injury |
| Arsenal | Piero Hincapié | Injury |
| Arsenal | Riccardo Calafiori | Injury |
| Arsenal | Max Dowman | Injury |
Forest’s injury list significantly limits their attacking options, while Arsenal still retain strong squad depth despite several absences.
Statistical Projection – Nott’m Forest vs Arsenal
| Metric | Nottingham Forest | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Win Probability | 15% | 62% |
| Draw Probability | 23% | — |
| Possession | 38–42% | 58–62% |
| Shots on Target | 3–4 | 5–6 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.9–1.2 | 1.8–2.2 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 12% | 32% |
| Most Likely Scorer | Morgan Gibbs-White | Viktor Gyökeres |
✅ Final Score Prediction
Nottingham Forest 1–3 Arsenal
Likely Scorers
- Viktor Gyökeres
- Bukayo Saka
- Leandro Trossard
- Morgan Gibbs-White
Arsenal’s superior midfield control, attacking depth, and strong recent head-to-head record point toward a comfortable away victory, even if Forest manage to score on the counter.
Confidence Levels
- Arsenal Win: 62%
- Draw: 23%
- Nottingham Forest Win: 15%
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Suggested Tips (Informational Only)
- Arsenal to Win
- Over 2.5 Total Goals
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
- Anytime Scorer: Viktor Gyökeres
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FAQs – Nott’m Forest vs Arsenal
1.What time is Nott’m Forest vs Arsenal?
Kick-off is at 23:00 PM (IST) on Saturday, 17 January 2026.
2.Where is the match being played?
At The City Ground, Nottingham, England , Round 22.
3.Who are the key players to watch?
Morgan Gibbs-White for Nottingham Forest and Viktor Gyökeres for Arsenal.
4.What is the predicted score?
A 3–1 away win for Arsenal.