Arsenal v Nottingham Forest

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Arsenal's winless run in the Premier League was extended to four games just before the international break as The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw in the London derby against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, while Nottingham Forest slipped to a 3-1 loss at home to Newcastle United at the City Ground.

Arsenal still occupy fourth place in the Premier League table despite failing to win a fourth game on the trot in the English top flight but perhaps more importantly, the north London club now trail the league leaders, Liverpool, by a significant nine-point margin ahead of this weekend's Premier League action.

Defeats away from home at Bournemouth and Newcastle United have overshadowed points picked up in draws with Liverpool and Chelsea, but Mikel Arteta's side will now return to the home surroundings of their Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Arsenal still remain unbeaten on home soil so far in this season's top flight campaign as the hosts have picked up three wins along with two draws; victories against Wolves, Leicester City and Southampton though were against three clubs currently sitting in the bottom six of the Premier League table.

Nottingham Forest dropped down to fifth place in the Premier League table following their aforementioned 3-1 loss at home to Newcastle United before the international break but had Forest fans been told their side would be in the top five come mid-November, many of them would have bitten the proverbial hand off!

The Tricky Trees have suffered just two defeats so far in this season's campaign as manager Nuno Espirito Santo has instilled improved defensive capabilities in his side and as a result, the east midlands club have been tough to beat to date.

Defeats to Fulham and Newcastle United have been offset by picking up five wins so far this term which includes a notable 1-0 win against Liverpool away from home at Anfield, and the visitors will no doubt be keen to add Arsenal to their list of scalps on the road on Saturday afternoon.

The wider picture shows Nottingham Forest have been dealt just two losses in their last 12 matches overall in the top flight, seven of which have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

In addition, Forest are also unbeaten in their previous seven outings on the road in the English top flight which includes collecting no fewer than five wins within this improved and impressive sequence of results away from home.

Arsenal v Nottingham Forest Verdict

Arsenal just pip Nottingham Forest in recent head-to-heads as The Gunners have picked up three wins while Forest have posted two victories in reply; this could be a low-scoring affair though with the visitors perhaps nicking it 1-0 at odds we just couldn't turn down!

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.50

Other side bets worth considering:

Under 2.5 goals & BTTS No @ 2.40

Correct Score: Nottingham Forest 1-0 @ 9.00