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Premier League Matchweek 18
Newcastle crestNewcastleLWLLD
19:30
Wednesday 30 December 2026 · UK time
Nottingham Forest crestNottingham ForestLLDLW
St. James' Park, Newcastle Add to calendar

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Match preview

Newcastle host Nottingham Forest in Premier League Matchweek 18 on Wednesday 30 December 2026, 19:30 (UK time) at St. James' Park, Newcastle.

Newcastle sit 12th with 12 points from 10 matches, 3 points ahead of 16th-placed Nottingham Forest.

Newcastle are in mixed form (1W 1D 3L in their last 5). Nottingham Forest are in mixed form (1W 1D 3L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Newcastle a 41% chance of victory, Nottingham Forest 34% and the draw 25%. It projects a tight contest, with expected goals of 1.48 against 1.31.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest?

Kick-off is Wednesday 30 December 2026, 19:30 UK time.

Where is Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest played?

The match is played at St. James' Park, Newcastle.

Who is predicted to win Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest?

Our Poisson data model rates Newcastle at 41%, the draw at 25% and Nottingham Forest at 34%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-1. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.