Nottingham Forest welcomes Arsenal to The City Ground on February 26, and if history is any indicator, we’re in for an exciting clash. The Gunners are the favorites with odds of 1.95 for an away win, while Forest stands at 4.0 to pull off an upset. A draw sits at 3.5, but let’s be honest—Arsenal will be looking to avoid any slip-ups in their title chase.
Nottingham Forest welcomes Arsenal to The City Ground on February 26, and if history is any indicator, we’re in for an exciting clash. The Gunners are the favorites with odds of 1.95 for an away win, while Forest stands at 4.0 to pull off an upset. A draw sits at 3.5, but let’s be honest—Arsenal will be looking to avoid any slip-ups in their title chase.

Our AI has crunched the numbers, and the best betting tip for this match is Over 1.5 goals, with a confidence rating of 7.6/10 and odds of 1.36. Given that 79.0% of Premier League matches see at least two goals, this looks like a solid pick. Our AI also predicts a 2-3 Arsenal victory, with a 1-1 scoreline at halftime, so expect a lively contest.

Forest may be the underdogs, but they’ve shown they can surprise big teams—just ask Liverpool, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Forest in January despite being heavy favorites. Arsenal, meanwhile, edged Forest 2-1 in their last meeting on January 30, proving they can get the job done, albeit not without a fight.

Statistically, Arsenal should dominate possession (60% vs. 40%), take more shots (13 vs. 11), and win more corners (8 vs. 4). However, with both sides expected to register 4 shots on target, Forest could still make things interesting. Discipline-wise, Forest is projected to pick up 2 yellow cards, while Arsenal should keep it cleaner with just 1.

Looking at squad value, Arsenal’s €1.15bn team vastly outweighs Forest’s €406.18m, but as we know, money doesn’t always guarantee results—just ask Chelsea. Still, with Arsenal’s firepower and Forest’s unpredictability, this match could be a thriller.

Final verdict? Arsenal should win, but Forest won’t make it easy. Over 1.5 goals at 1.36 looks like the safest bet, while a cheeky punt on Arsenal to win at 1.95 could be worth considering. Buckle up, bettors—this one should be fun!