Correct Score and 1×2 Prediction
Arsenal should come flying out of the traps in their opening match of the new season. The onus is on the Gunners to attack, attack, attack and after a strong transfer window, they have the squad to do so.
This is about as straightforward as a Premier League fixture can be. Nottingham Forest had a woeful away record last season and if that continues, they should be easy taking for Arsenal which is where we’ll start our 1×2 predictions.
Looking at the final score, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if the Gunners allowed one. Both teams scored in 74% of Arsenal’s home matches in the league last season – the highest figure of any Premier League team.
- 1×2- Arsenal
- Score Prediction- 3-1
Draw No Bet Predictions
The odds are low here but we’re still backing Arsenal to come out on top in the draw no-bet market.
If you back Arsenal in this market and they win the match, the bet wins and if they lose, the bet loses. However if the match ends in a draw, the stakes are returned.
Arsenal draw no bet
BTTS Predictions
As previously mentioned, it wouldn’t be a surprise if both teams scored here. Arsenal kept 14 clean sheets in the Premier League last season but just four of them came at the Emirates Stadium.
Forest struggled to score on the road but the odds of 1/1 for GG are just too long to ignore.
GG- Yes
Our Analysis of the Arsenal vs Nottm Forest Match
Looking at the BetKing odds, Arsenal are clear favourites in the 1×2 market. Odds of 1.21 suggest Mikel Arteta’s side should win comfortably.
Arsenal finished the last Premier League season in 2nd place with 84 points, five off Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. With some strong summer signings, the Gunners will be hoping to close the gap and win the league this season.
Jurrien Timber has been signed from Ajax, Kai Havertz from Chelsea, David Raya from Brentford, and Declan Rice from West Ham. They have also kept key players such as William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli.
After a lot of money spent and a lot of signings made, Nottingham Forest survived in their Premier League return by finishing 16th. Manager Steve Cooper will be hoping to repeat this.
There have been fewer signings this summer, with only three arriving at the City Ground so far. Winger Anthony Elanga signs from Manchester United, while right-back Ola Aina joins on a free from Torino. Goalkeeper Matt Turner returns to the Emirates to play against his old club.
Top Scorers Predictions for Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
The next tip comes from the top goalscorer market found on various different betting sites. At odds of 5.5, Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi takes my liking.
Born in Ilorin, Nigeria, the 6’0 striker has enjoyed a prolific career so far. A 15-goal season for Union Berlin in the Bundesliga prompted Nottingham Forest to sign him.
It turned out to be a successful signing, with Awoniyi scoring 10 goals in the Premier League last season for The Reds. He also scored in an AFCON game for the Super Eagles against Sudan.
With Arsenal conceding 25 goals in their 19 home games, they have shown they can be weak defensively.
Awoniyi ended the season in great form, scoring six goals in the last four games, including two in a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. In fact, he also scored in a 1-0 victory over Arsenal.
Gunners Ready For the Starting Gun
Arsenal are the favourites to win this match. They finished second in the league, only five points off champions Manchester City.
The Gunners picked up 45 points from 19 home games. They also scored 53 goals at the Emirates. This was the second-highest total in the Premier League.
Nottingham Forest were the worst away team in the league. Steve Cooper’s side only got 8 points. They scored 11 and conceded 44 in 19 away games.
Last results of the teams
Arsenal Last 4 results
- Arsenal 5-0 Wolves
- Nottingham Forest 1-0 Arsenal
- Arsenal 0-3 Brighton
- Newcastle 0-2 Arsenal
Nottingham Forest last 4 results:
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest 1-0 Arsenal
- Chelsea 2-2 Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest 4-3 Southampton
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Odds
- 1X2 ODDS- BetKing
- Arsenal (1)- 1/5
- Draw (x)- 32/5
- Nottingham Forest (2)- 53/4
