Arsenal have bounced back in fine style after that painful 0-3 loss to Brighton before the international break. Right after the pause they handled Leeds United 2-1 at home in the league and then brushed aside Lille 3-0 in the Champions League. The Gunners have now won nine of their first ten games across all competitions this season, keeping six clean sheets along the way. Apart from that one blip they look every bit the same sharp and well-drilled side that lifted the title last time out.
Team Form
- Arsenal sit second in the table, three points behind Manchester City with everything still to play for.
- Nottingham Forest have managed just one win in seven matches under Oliver Glasner.
- Forest’s only victory came away at Aston Villa but they have shipped plenty of goals since.
- Arsenal’s defence has looked rock solid except for that Brighton defeat.
Tactical Analysis
Arsenal’s attacking patterns have been clicking nicely with quick transitions and set-piece threats that Forest have struggled to handle in recent outings. Glasner is still trying to stamp his ideas on the squad yet the results show a side that leaks chances and lacks cohesion at both ends. The visitors will likely dominate possession and create the better openings while Forest rely on home support and counter attacks that have rarely troubled top sides this term.
Betting Proposal
Given how consistently Arsenal have performed and how shaky Forest look right now, the away side should come out on top. Arsenal to win away at 1.62 looks a solid type while the -1 handicap at 2.03 offers even better value for those expecting a comfortable margin.
