Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
Newcastle
Newcastle United has been suffering from many injuries recently. They have failed to advance to the Champions League play-offs, they’re 7 points behind the top 4 in the Premier League. However, the Magpies have played perfectly and effectively on their pitch in any case. They have taken 24 points and scored 22 goals in their home games this season. Only Aston Villa (25 points and 26 goals) have better statistics.
Nottingham Forest
This is going to be the second game for Nuno Espírito Santo as the Nottingham Forest´s head coach. Last Saturday they played a bright game against Bournemouth, conceding a decisive goal in added time (2:3). Nottingham Forest were not worse than their opponents at least in the first hour of the game, despite Willy Boly being sent off in the middle of the first half.
Newcastle – Nottingham Forest prediction
Both teams have players missing this match. It’s going be hard for both sides to find a balance in this game. Anderson, Willock, Joelinton and Tonali will not be able to help Newcastle. Nottingham Forest have their riddles to solve, too. Key defenders Willy Boly and Serge Aurier will miss the game alongside Ibrahim Sangaré, which only makes the defensive problems bigger.
I expect that we will see a bright game with many attacks.
