EPL: Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal Preview, Odds, and Picks (Jan 17)

The Premier League title race steps up a gear this weekend, as Arsenal aim to go nine points clear at the summit when they travel to Nottingham Forest. The hosts will also be battling for important points, as they remain 17^th in the league standings. Find our picks for the clash here.

How to Watch

• When: Saturday, January 17, 2026. 12:30 PM ET
• Where: City Ground, Nottingham, England
• How to Watch: NBC

Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal Odds

Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal Head-to-Head

The home team have a poor recent record against Arsenal, having lost eight of the last ten Premier League clashes between the sides. However, their two positive results have come at the City Ground. The Gunners have kept clean sheets in their last three games against Forest.

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Game Preview

All eyes will be back on the top of the Premier League standings this weekend, as Arsenal bid to at least maintain their six-point advantage over Man City and Aston Villa. Should results go their way this weekend, they could end Sunday night as much as nine points clear.

Arsenal’s performances have been impressive in recent weeks, recording cup wins over Portsmouth and Chelsea. However, they will need to bounce back to form in the league after playing out a 0-0 draw against Liverpool in their latest EPL fixture.

Nottingham Forest endured a frustrating FA Cup weekend, as they were eliminated in the third round by Wrexham.

However, confidence would have been gained from their latest league fixture, as they recorded an important 2-1 win at West Ham. That victory gives them a seven-point advantage in the battle to avoid the drop, and ended a four-game losing run.

But, home form has been a major issue for Forest this season, with only West Ham and Wolves losing more frequently in front of their own fans. Furthermore, they have already conceded more goals at the City Ground this season than they did in the entirety of last season.

Arsenal’s biggest strength this season has been their offensive quality from set pieces. Excluding penalties, they have scored 14 goals from dead ball situations. Interestingly, only Bournemouth have conceded more goals than Forest from set plays.

Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal Picks

Arsenal’s form has been impressive throughout the season, but they boast extra depth following the returns of Havertz and Jesus. The Gunners should have far too much for their opponents at the City Ground on Saturday.

Free Pick:

• Arsenal (-180)