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I’m totally going against them”- Jeff Stelling’s Shock Prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle Will Leave You Stunned
Nottingham Forest will face Newcastle United this weekend in a match that promises to be highly exciting.
The Premier League standings currently have an unusual feel, with Forest sitting in an impressive third place—something few would have expected. Under Nuno Espirito Santo, Forest have quietly been making waves at the top of the league.
Chris Wood has been a standout performer, earning the PFA Fans’ Player of the Month award after netting eight goals in just 10 appearances this season.
While Wood has been grabbing the headlines, he’s not the only one in excellent form for Forest. The team is finally finding some consistency, with a settled group of players and a more cohesive, confident performance on the pitch.
Jeff Stelling made an interesting prediction after Forest’s win over West Ham last week and has since been asked to predict the outcome of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures.
Jeff Stelling’s Prediction for Forest vs Newcastle
This upcoming clash looks like one of the most exciting games of the weekend, as both teams are in good form. Newcastle enjoyed a huge win over Arsenal last week at St James’ Park, giving them plenty of confidence heading into this match.
It’s a fixture that will likely attract attention from neutral fans, with both teams expected to be attacking. Stelling, who has been asked to predict all the Sky Sports Premier League games, believes Forest fans could be in for another treat.
He shared his thoughts with TalkSPORT: “Newcastle do struggle on the road a bit, and right now, every Forest player must be feeling on top of the world. I’m hesitant to go against them during this strong run of form. I’ve tipped Newcastle for a top-four finish, and that might still happen, but for this game, I’m backing Forest to win 1-0.”
Forest Will Hope Wood Can Shine Again
Forest’s two previous home encounters with Newcastle since returning to the Premier League have ended in narrow defeats. Last season, a 3-2 loss was marred by a controversial penalty decision, with referee Anthony Taylor, who will officiate this game too, denying Forest what appeared to be a clear penalty.
However, Forest’s 3-1 win at St James’ Park in the 2024/25 season remains one of their most memorable victories, with Chris Wood scoring a brilliant hat-trick. That victory marked the beginning of a strong run of form under Espirito Santo, with Wood finishing the season with 14 goals.
Wood wasn’t particularly popular at Newcastle, and as a Forest fan, there’s hope he can get the better of his former club once again on Sunday.
