Preview: Nottingham Forest v Arsenal | Pre-Match Report | News
Posted Saturday, January 17, 2026 by 7M Sport

[(Nottingham Forest F.C.) Strength]:
1. Forward Callum Hudson-Odoi scored a brace in the last game. The Englishman also delivered a stellar performance back in December's league fixture against Tottenham Hotspur F.C., where he similarly scored a brace.
2. Nottingham Forest F.C. won 2-1 over West Ham United F.C. in the last league game, ending their 4-game losing streak in the league.
[(Nottingham Forest F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Nottingham Forest F.C. had BTTS in the previous 3 games, showing a high likelihood of goals from both ends.
[(Nottingham Forest F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Nottingham Forest F.C. suffered a major upset in their previous FA Cup fixture, as they were knocked out by EFL Championship side Wrexham A.F.C., failing to qualify for the next round.
2. Nottingham Forest F.C. are 4th from the bottom in the league, only 7 points ahead of the relegation zone.
3. Nottingham Forest F.C. lost 5 of the previous 6 games in AH, indicating a poor recent trend.
[(Arsenal F.C.) Strength]:
1. Center forward Viktor Gyokeres scored a goal and made an assist in the last match, showing impressive performances.
2. Arsenal F.C. won 3-2 over Chelsea F.C. in their midweek EFL Cup match, giving them a vital edge in the two-legged tie.
3. Arsenal F.C. are currently the league leaders, 6 points ahead of 2nd-placed Manchester City F.C.
4. Arsenal F.C. kept clean sheets in the last 3 Premier League encounters against Nottingham Forest F.C., marking their longest-ever run of consecutive clean sheets against Nottingham Forest in league history.
5. Arsenal F.C. lost only one of the last 5 games in AH, revealing decent recent trends.
[(Arsenal F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Arsenal F.C. had BTTS in the previous two matches, showcasing similar performances with the home side.
2. Arsenal F.C. drew 0-0 with Liverpool F.C. in the last league game, marking their 4th league draw this season.
[(Arsenal F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Arsenal F.C.'s Cristhian Mosquera, Max Dowman, Riccardo Calafiori, and Piero Hincapie will miss this game due to injuries.
[Tips]:
Arsenal F.C. head into this clash with high morale following their midweek EFL Cup victory over Chelsea F.C.
The Gunners will travel to face lower-ranked Nottingham Forest F.C. and aim to secure all three points in this match.
Nottingham Forest F.C.'s shock exit from the FA Cup highlighted significant defensive vulnerabilities.
Facing Arsenal, who boast superior attack, the hosts may find themselves struggling for answers at the back.
Considering the current AH line of the game, an away win is favored.
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