Newcastle United are set to face Nottingham Forest in a crucial Premier League match at St James’ Park. Despite Forest’s impressive form, Newcastle are the favorites to secure a victory. The Magpies, currently sitting in seventh place, are looking to bounce back from a recent dip in form.
Eddie Howe’s side has faced some setbacks in their recent matches, losing three out of their last four games. However, Newcastle will be banking on their star player, Alexander Isak, who has been in fine goal-scoring form. Forest, on the other hand, have been on a good run but will be looking to avoid a third consecutive league defeat.
Key players to watch out for in this game include Chris Wood for Forest and Morgan Gibbs-White for Newcastle. The match is expected to be an exciting showdown between two competitive teams aiming for a top-four finish in the league.
The Opta Power Rankings favor Newcastle as the frontrunners in this match, with a win probability of 51.4%. However, Forest still hold a strong chance with a win probability rate of 25.4%. It promises to be a thrilling encounter between two quality Premier League sides.
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