Nottingham Forest travel to Newcastle this Sunday with Ange Postecoglou in desperate need of a result - is the Australian already facing the sack?
The Australian has only been in the job for little over three weeks but has failed to win any of his six games, losing four, of them and scoring just once in the Premier League.
Fans chanted for his sacking in Thursday's Europa League home loss to Midtjylland. Amazingly that could happen as he is currently favourite to be the next Premier League manager to lose his job.
Things have not been much better for Eddie Howe and the Magpies this season with just one Premier League win after last weekend's last-gasp loss to Arsenal. However, the 4-0 win over Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League could be a turning point.
The Sporting News brings you a complete betting preview ahead of this crunch clash at St. James' Park on Sunday.
Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest: Who Will Win?
It's near-impossible to back Forest right now with their once-strong defensive record obliterated this season. They have conceded 14 in just six games under Postecoglou. Newcastle should be buoyed by their big midweek win with Nick Woltemade and Anthony Gordon coming into this game bang in form. Elanga could play a part against his former team.
The Sporting News Score Prediction for Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest
Newcastle 3-1 Nottingham Forest
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Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest lineups
Here’s how we think the teams will lineup on Sunday with Fabian Schar and Jacob Murphy coming back into Howe's side and Postecoglou switching to a back four after the injury to Murillo.
Newcastle predicted lineup to play Nottingham Forest
(4-3-3, right to left)
Pope (GK) — Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall — Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton — Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup to play Newcastle
(4-2-3-1, right to left)
Sels (GK) — Savona, Morato, Milenkovic, Williams — Dominguez, Anderson — Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi — Wood
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Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest latest odds, correct score betting
Our 3-1 to Newcastle match prediction comes in at best odds of 12/1 with Bet365. But here are five other scorelines and their respective odds for the clash.
| Result | Odds | Bet With |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle 1-0 | 15/2 | Bet365 |
| Forest 1-0 | 16/1 | Bet365 |
| Newcastle 2-0 | 8/1 | Bet365 |
| Newcastle 2-1 | 8/1 | Bet365 |
| 1-1 draw | 15/1 | Bet365 |
Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest team news
- Murillo's thigh injury in the Europa League loss was the latest blow for Forest. Nicolo Savona is set to come into the side.
- Tino Livramento and Yoanne Wissa continue to be absent but midweek saw no new injury concerns for the Magpies.
Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest bet builder tips
Our bet builder for this one is Newcastle to win with a -1 handicap, both teams to score, over 3.5 goals and Nick Woltemade to score again. That is currently at odds of 18.25/1 with Bet365. You can build your own bet builder and compare the best prices using the tool below.
Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest: Live stream, TV channel
The key information for how to watch Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
- Date: Sunday, October 5
- Venue: Stamford St. James' Park, Newcastle, England
- Time & TV/Stream: 2:00 p.m. | Sky Sports / Sky Go