Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: Match Preview, Predictions, Lineups, H2h for September 13, 2025

On September 13, 2025, Arsenal will face Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London for Matchday 4 of the English Premier League. Here’s a look at how both teams are set to perform and a suggested bet for the match.

Arsenal

Arsenal enters this match after a narrow 0-1 loss to Liverpool. Nonetheless, their season has been off to a good start: they won 1-0 at Manchester United and dominated Leeds with a 5-0 home win. Currently, Arsenal is third in the league with 6 points and a solid goal difference.

The team’s condition isn’t ideal, as Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and William Saliba are injured. Additionally, Nørgaard and Ben White might not play in this match.

Arsenal has a strong record against Nottingham Forest at home. In their last six matches at the Emirates, Arsenal has secured victory each time, with three games showcasing their dominance.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest, looking to build on last season’s success, started this season well. They won 3-1 at home against Brentford and drew 1-1 at Crystal Palace. However, their recent match ended in a disappointing 0-3 loss to West Ham. After three games, Forest has 4 points and is in 10th place.

The squad is relatively stable but faces some absences. Defender Aina is doubtful, while Domínguez is out for this match.

In their recent games against Arsenal, Nottingham Forest has struggled. In the last five meetings, they gained one win, suffered three losses, and had one draw. Last season, the teams played to a 0-0 draw at Forest, but in London, Arsenal won 3-0.

Probable lineups

• Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Zubimendi, Merino, Martinelli, Madueke, Gyökeres.
• Nottingham Forest: Sels, Morato, Murillo, Milenković, Williams, Anderson, Sangaré, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood.

Key facts and head-to-head stats

• Arsenal has won 3 of their last 4 matches.
• Arsenal scored first in 3 of their last 4 games.
• Nottingham Forest has not won 10 of their last 11 matches.
• 3 of Forest’s last 4 away games had under 2.5 goals.
• Arsenal has won 3 of their last 4 encounters against Nottingham Forest.
• Arsenal has won their last 4 home matches against Nottingham Forest.
• 3 of the last 4 head-to-head matches had over 2.5 goals.

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest prediction

After their loss at Anfield, Arsenal will be keen to recover in front of their home crowd and reinforce their reputation as title contenders. Historically, Arsenal has been dominant against Nottingham Forest at home, often winning by a considerable margin. However, Forest has a well-rounded team and is defensively organized, promising a competitive match. Expect an engaging game with chances for both teams, but Arsenal has the advantage. The recommended bet is for over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.69.