Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest
06 August 1500hrs
Football – England – Premier League
Pick Newcastle win
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 1.66 odds taken 0954 GMT, Thursday 4th August
Saturday features action from the Premier League with Newcastle United taking on Nottingham Forest at St James’ Park.
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Having ended last season’s Premier League campaign with a flourish as they won six of their final eight games to secure their top flight status, Newcastle United will be eager to pick up where they left off on Saturday afternoon when they play host to newly promoted Nottingham Forest.
Manager, Eddie Howe, guided The Magpies to safety as his side collected seven wins from their final eight home games of the season, equalling Sir Bobby Robson’s record of six straight home wins on the trot in the process, while also keeping four clean sheets as well.
Nottingham Forest Preview – Can Forest adapt?
It’s 23 seasons since Nottingham Forest last appeared in the English top flight but after a 1-0 play-off final win against Huddersfield Town at the end of last season’s Championship campaign, Steve Cooper will take his newly promoted side up to the north-east for this opening game of the season.
Since that final win, Forest have managed just two wins in their seven pre-season games, beating Coventry City and Hertha Berlin and having won just three of their last seven away games overall, it may take Forest a little while to adapt to the big step up in the Premier League.
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Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest
Key Facts – Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest Tip
- Newcastle won 6 of their last 8 games overall last season
- Newcastle won 7 of their last 8 home games
- Nottm Forest have won just 3 of their last 7 away games
Newcastle’s know-how at this level should see them through against a spirited Nottingham Forest outfit.
The best betting odds for Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest
Newcastle to win: 1.66 at bet365
Draw: 3.80 at bet365
Nottm F to win: 5.25 at bet365
