FootballPremier League 2026/27

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest prediction

By Goexch Football Desk, Premier League analysisUpdated 14 Oct 2026

Goexch verdictStrong lean

On our numbers, Arsenal beat Forest 78% of the time, with the draw at 15%. We project 2.51 expected goals to 0.63 and a 2-0 score, with over 2.5 goals at 61%. Kick-off: Sat, 15 May 2027, 19:30 IST IST at Emirates Stadium.

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Fair prices

ArsenalPick
78%
Back1.28Lay1.28
Draw
15%
Back6.67Lay6.67
Nottingham Forest
7%
Back14.29Lay14.29

Start: 19:30; IST
Date: Sat, 15 May 2027 · 15:00 UK
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London

Back at the gold price or bigger, lay at it or smaller.

Quick read

Arsenal vs Forest in brief

Arsenal 78%, draw 15%, Forest 7%, which makes this a strong lean.
Predicted score 2-0, with goals expected (3.1 xG).
Both teams to score: 43% on our model.

Predicted score: 2-0
Goexch pick: Arsenal
UK broadcast: Not televised yet
Projected cards: 3.5-4.5

Exchange plan

How should you trade Arsenal vs Forest on Goexch?

Our fair prices for the pick and the outsider. Laying the outsider wins if the favourite wins or it ends in a draw.

Back78% chance
Arsenal1.28
Take 1.28 or bigger. A ₹100 back at 1.28 returns ₹128, stake included.
Lay7% chance
Nottingham Forest14.29
Lay only at 14.29 or smaller. At 14.29, a ₹100 lay risks ₹1329 to win ₹100.

Key factors

What will decide this match?

Home advantage first, then expected goals and the factor with the most influence on this match.

Home advantage
Edge: Arsenal
Arsenal are the stronger side and at home, which our model values at just over a fifth of a goal. Both advantages add up.
Expected goals
Edge: Goals
3.1 expected goals is above the league average, and over 2.5 goals lands 61% of the time in our simulations.
Quality gap
Edge: Arsenal
Arsenal rate clearly higher and the draw is only 15%. If they score first, the match should go their way.

Goals model

How many goals will there be in Arsenal vs Forest?

Our model's chance of each goal total, with the most likely outcome in gold.

14%

21%

22%

18%

21%

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total goals

Both teams score: 43%
Over 2.5 goals: 61%
Expected goals: 2.51 – 0.63
Half-time call: 1-0

Market menu

Three tickets from safest to riskiest, each with our chance and the fair odds it needs.

Anchor
Draw no bet
Back Arsenal
Chance91%Fair odds1.10
You get your stake back if it ends level, so only a Forest win loses.
Value
Total goals
Over 2.5
Chance61%Fair odds1.64
3.1 expected goals goes over the 2.5 line more often than not.
Long shot
Correct score
Arsenal 2-0 Forest
Chance14%Fair odds7.14
The model's most likely score. Correct-score markets pay well but rarely land, so keep the stake small.

Team set-up

How will the two teams line up?

Confirmed line-ups are published about an hour before kick-off.

Home

Arsenal

Arsenal have a squad deep enough to challenge for the title. They squeeze opponents at Emirates Stadium, so Forest will need a disciplined low block to stay in the game.

Away

Nottingham Forest

Expect Forest to sit compact on their trip to Emirates Stadium and wait for one chance rather than try to control the match.

Risk radar

What could change the prediction?

The news that would move our numbers before kick-off.

If Arsenal name a weakened XI
Rotation or a missing key player would cut several points from their win chance. Line-ups are out an hour before kick-off.
If Forest score first
The favourite has to chase the game, and both the draw and the upset become much more likely.
If a red card comes in the first hour
Going down to ten men changes the expected-goals picture completely, whichever side it hits.

Preview

Arsenal vs Forest match preview

Arsenal host Nottingham Forest in front of their own fans, and the Goexch numbers lean towards Arsenal. The expected-goals gap (2.51 for Arsenal, 0.63 for Forest) is the clearest signal, and it is where our 78% for Arsenal comes from. Forest's best chance is to keep it level into the last 30 minutes, when the draw becomes a real possibility.

Calendar

Calendar check: Arsenal and Forest

Recovery time and the next fixture for both clubs, from the published Premier League schedule.

Arsenal play 7 days after their game away at Leeds on 08 May. After this, they go away at Everton 8 days after this one. League game 36 of 38.

Forest play 7 days after their game at home to Palace on 08 May. After this, they go at home to Ipswich 8 days after this one. League game 36 of 38.

These sides already met at City Ground on Sun, 18 Oct 2026, making this the return fixture.

08 MayLeeds vs ArsenalElland Road
08 MayForest vs PalaceCity Ground
15 MayArsenal vs ForestEmirates Stadium
23 MayEverton vs ArsenalHill Dickinson Stadium
23 MayForest vs IpswichCity Ground

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FAQ · 9

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest FAQs

Short, direct answers to the questions fans ask most.

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Who will win Arsenal vs Forest?

Goexch predicts Arsenal to win. Our goals model gives Arsenal 78%, the draw 15% and Forest 7%, which we class as a strong lean.

What is the predicted score for Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest?

Our predicted score is 2-0, with 1-0 at half-time. The most common exact score across our simulations is 2-0, at 14%.

What are the fair odds for Arsenal vs Forest?

On our numbers: Arsenal 1.28, draw 6.67, Forest 14.29. A back price shorter than that has no value on our model.

What time does Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest kick off in India?

19:30 IST IST on Sat, 15 May 2027 (15:00 in the UK), at Emirates Stadium in London. Kick-offs can move for TV, so check again closer to the day.

How do I trade Arsenal vs Forest on the Goexch exchange?

On our numbers, back Arsenal at 1.28 or bigger, or lay Nottingham Forest at 14.29 or smaller. Laying means you win if Nottingham Forest do not win; at 14.29, a ₹100 lay risks ₹1329. Prices move before and during the match, so check the live back and lay odds first.

Arsenal vs Forest match kaun jeetega?

Goexch goals model mein Arsenal aage hain: Arsenal 78%, draw 15%, Forest 7%. Sabse sambhav score 2-0 hai. Yeh sirf anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

Is betting on the Premier League legal in India?

Online betting rules in India are set at both the central and state level, and the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 restricts online real-money games. Check the law that applies where you live before you play. This is general information, not legal advice, and you must be 18 or older.

Where can I watch Arsenal vs Forest?

Indian TV rights change between seasons, so check the official Premier League listings near the day.

Can Forest cause an upset?

Yes, with an early goal, a disciplined defence and a quiet day for Arsenal's attack. We give Forest a 7% chance.

Dates and kick-off times follow the published Premier League fixture list and can move for TV or cup commitments. Win percentages, projected scores and picks on this page come from the Goexch model, built on team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and bets are settled on the live exchange odds you take. 18+ only. Set a budget before you bet and play responsibly.

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