Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle: Premier League Match Preview

Match Context

Nottingham Forest host Newcastle at City Ground, Nottingham, on 10 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 36. Forest sit 16th on 42 points, while Newcastle arrive in 13th with 45 points.

Nottingham Forest Availability

Forest face a lengthy absentee list. W. Boly (Knee Injury) is sidelined. C. Hudson-Odoi (Injury) is sidelined. John Victor (Knee Injury) is sidelined. N. Savona (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Z. Abbott (Concussion) is doubtful. O. Aina (Injury) is doubtful. Murillo (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. None of these are suspension-related; no yellow or red card bans are reported. Key creator M. Gibbs-White, Forest’s leading scorer with 13 goals and 4 assists, is available and central to their attacking plans.

Newcastle Availability

Newcastle’s issues are concentrated in defense. E. Krafth (Knee Injury) is sidelined. V. Livramento (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. L. Miley (Broken Leg) is sidelined. F. Schar (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. Again, there are no listed suspensions. Their standout midfielder Bruno Guimarães, with 9 goals and 5 assists, is available and remains a major attacking outlet.

Impact Summary

Forest’s absences are mainly at the back and in wide areas, potentially disrupting balance but not removing their primary goal threat. Newcastle’s defensive injuries strip depth from the back line, increasing pressure on Bruno Guimarães and the forward unit to maintain their 49-goal attacking output.