Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(49) 23 Goals 40 (83)
(43) 20 Assists 33 (55)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
25.1 Average Age 28.5
183.4 Average Height (cm) 183.6
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(51%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 56% (51%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.6)
(1.5) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Nottingham Forest
Newcastle
Player Reason Status Rating
Chris Wood Out 6.75
Ibrahim Sangaré Out 6.5
Ola Aina Out 6.61
Willy-Arnaud Boly Out 6.94
Player Reason Status Rating
Joelinton Out 6.75
Nick Pope Out 6.71
Matt Targett Out 5.91
Elliot Anderson Out 6.65
Joe Willock Out 6.45
Alexander Isak Out 7.14
Sandro Tonali Out 6.53
Jamaal Lascelles Doubtful 6.61
Anthony Gordon Doubtful 7.29

Team News

Nottingham Forest
Newcastle
  • Chris Wood has been ruled out for at least six weeks with a thigh injury.
  • Ibrahim Sangare, Ola Aina and Willy-Arnaud Boly remain at the Africa Cup of Nations, having reached the final with their respective national teams.
  • Newcastle could head into the weekend's clash with as many as nine players absent.
  • Anthony Gordon was forced off through injury against Luton last weekend.
  • The Magpies were boosted by the returns of Callum Wilson and Harvey Barnes last time out.

Prediction

  • After last weekend's draw at Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest are without a victory in their last three league matches.
  • Nuno Espirito Santo's side came from behind to take all three points when these two sides met at St James' Park on Boxing Day.
  • Newcastle were held to a draw in an eight-goal thriller with Luton last weekend.
  • Eddie Howe's side are only two points from falling into the Premier League's bottom half, and could do with a victory here.
  • This one looks like it could end in a draw.
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