Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest Predictions

• Newcastle have won eight of their nine home league games this term
• The Magpies have conceded in nine of their last 11 matches
• Forest have been beaten in six of their last seven league games

Newcastle limp on

Newcastle head into the busiest spell of the season with a lengthy injury list, but their Boxing Day fixture looks like a welcome relief. The Magpies have been suffering thanks to their many absentees, winning just once across their last six. Tuesday pits them against a Nottingham Forest side who are in even worse shape, having lost six of their last seven.

Returning to St James’ Park is also a boost for the Magpies, who have won eight of their nine home league games this season. It should also suit winger Anthony Gordon, who has scored in four of his last five Premier League games at home. All but one of his league goals this season have come on Tyneside, so he can trouble a leaky Forest defence.

Clean sheets have also been an issue for Newcastle, who have conceded in all but two of their last 11. They meet a Forest side who lost 3-2 at home to Bournemouth in Nuno’s first game in charge, so a high-scoring victory for the Magpies is the best way to go in this one.

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