Nottingham Forest v Newcastle

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Despite halting their previous run of two defeats on the trot last time out in the Premier League when they held Bournemouth to a 1-1 draw in last weekend's action, Nottingham Forest have now failed to win any of their last three matches overall in the top flight, while Newcastle United also had to make do with a point last weekend when they were held to a high-scoring 4-4 draw at home to Luton Town.

That point against Bournemouth enabled Forest to remain out of the bottom three places in the Premier League table for the time being but nevertheless, the Tricky Trees only hold a slender two-point cushion above the relegation zone ahead of this tough looking fixture against Newcastle United in Saturday evening's clash at the City Ground.

Recent defeats at the hands of Brentford and Arsenal have only managed to increase the pressure upon Nuno Espirito Santo's east midlands side who now find themselves embroiled in a desperate battle against the drop and having managed to capture just two wins from their previous 12 matches overall in the top flight, the danger signs may appear once again on Saturday evening.

Within these last 12 matches, Nottingham Forest have slipped to eight defeats within this recent period which does not bode well for this upcoming clash with The Magpies but goals could be the best angle here as six of Forest's last 10 games have produced three goals or more.

Newcastle United will be disappointed that they could only muster a point at home to lowly Luton Town last weekend but nevertheless, Eddie Howe's side made it four points from their last two matches after securing a previous and impressive 3-1 win away from home at Aston Villa.

The Magpies had experienced something of a worrying wobble in previous weeks as the north-east club had stumbled to four defeats on the trot, losing to the likes of Luton Town, Nottingham Forest (at home), Liverpool and Manchester City, which have contributed to Newcastle United's claims for another European spot falling by the wayside.

The visitors are now 11 points adrift of fifth placed Tottenham so Newcastle have plenty of ground to make up starting with Saturday evening's trip to the City Ground but having collected just two wins from their last nine league matches in the top flight, the straight win markets should be avoided here!

However, goals look set to be on the cards here as eight of Newcastle United's last 10 games have resulted in Over 2.5 goals.

Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United Verdict

Goals certainly look likely in this upcoming encounter as no fewer than seven of the last eight meetings have resulted in Over 2.5 goals being scored.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.70

Other side bets worth considering:

Nottm Forest win @ 3.40

Correct Score: Nottm Forest 2-1 @ 13.00