Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest preview: Best free betting tips, odds and predictions

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James Anderson, Betting & Gaming Writer

Published: 8:00, 22 Nov 2024
Updated: 14:56, 22 Nov 2024

ARSENAL and Nottingham Forest return after the international break with the hosts desperate to get their title challenge back on track.

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Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest preview

Are Arsenal still in the title race?

The Gunners sit fourth in the division with 19 points from their opening 11 matches of the season, which leaves them nine behind leaders Liverpool.

Mikel Arteta's side have endured a miserable few weeks having taken just five points from a possible 15, suffering unexpected defeats to Bournemouth and Newcastle United.

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Nottingham Forest 17/2 with William Hill -

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Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest preview betting tips and predictions

Booked

It's unclear exactly how Mikel Arteta will set his side up on Saturday afternoon. However, the Spanish manager should have all of his midfield options fit and available for selection, and that could see Thomas Partey continue at right-back in the absence of Ben White.

Should that happen, the 31-year-old will have his hands full up against the lightning-quick Callum Hudson-Odoi, who will likely look to catch Arsenal cold on the counter. Partey has picked up two bookings in the league this season, while only Kai Havertz has committed fouls (19).

Tense

It's unlikely to be raining goals at the Emirates on Saturday between two of the league's best defences. They have a combined seven clean sheets between them and both rank in the top five for fewest goals conceded.

In fact, only Liverpool boasts a better xGC than either Arsenal (12.07) or Nottingham Forest (11.41) with four of the last five decided by a one-goal margin.

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