Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest

Newcastle have lost just one of their 13 Premier League meetings with Nottingham Forest (W9 D3), though that defeat did come in this exact fixture last season (1-3).

Nottingham Forest won this exact fixture 3-1 last season, ending a run of seven consecutive league defeats at St James’ Park. They last won consecutive visits to Newcastle in August 1987/October 1988.

Newcastle United have lost three of their last four Premier League matches (W1), more than in their previous 12 combined (W8 D2 L2). The Magpies haven’t lost more than two league games in a row since December/January in 2023-24 (four).

Nottingham Forest have lost their last two away Premier League matches, having won their previous four away games beforehand. Forest are looking to avoid losing three in a row for the first time since December 2023 under former manager Steve Cooper.

Newcastle have lost their last two Premier League games at St James’ Park, last losing three in a row at home back in January/February 2021 under Steve Bruce. Manager Eddie Howe hasn’t lost three consecutive league matches on home soil since November/December 2019 as Bournemouth boss.