12 August 2023 at 11:30

Referee: M. Oliver

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Arsenal dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Arsenal5wins
2draws8 meetings
Nottingham Forest1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.3

Average goals per game

63%

Games with 3+ goals

25%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (82%) — the odds may underestimate Arsenal.

Market Summary

Margin: 7.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 86.2%Draw 14.0%Away 7.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.126.5012.00
Max1.187.8615.67
Over 2.5: 69.4%Under 2.5: 36.4%
Market favourite:Arsenal · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market81.6%12.3%6.1%
Public market80.2%13.5%6.3%
Δ1.4%1.3%0.2%

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Arsenal
Result vs. Market: Arsenal (86%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ArsenalHalf-time:20Nottingham Forest
15Shots6
7Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
17/01/26Nottingham Forest0–0Arsenal6.00/4.33/1.53
13/09/25Arsenal3–0Nottingham Forest1.38/5.13/8.07
26/02/25Nottingham Forest0–0Arsenal3.94/3.50/1.96
23/11/24Arsenal3–0Nottingham Forest1.39/4.79/9.08
30/01/24Nottingham Forest1–2Arsenal7.76/4.98/1.38
12/08/23Arsenal2–1Nottingham Forest1.16/7.12/14.22
20/05/23Nottingham Forest1–0Arsenal5.37/4.38/1.58
30/10/22Arsenal5–0Nottingham Forest1.20/6.97/14.62

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Arsenal

W 699D 305L 252
Over 2.554
Goals scored2287

Away Record: Nottingham Forest

W 95D 86L 121
Over 2.547
Goals scored365

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Arsenal defeated Nottingham Forest 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2023. Goals were scored by E. Nketiah 26′, B. Saka 32′, T. Awoniyi 82′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Arsenal had 78% possession while Nottingham Forest held 22%. Arsenal had 15 shots (7 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for Nottingham Forest. Expected goals: Arsenal 0.83 — Nottingham Forest 1.18. Arsenal made 3 substitutions, Nottingham Forest made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Arsenal
Nottingham Forest
Kick Off
E. Nketiah

assist: Gabriel Martinelli

26′
B. Saka

assist: W. Saliba

32′
Half Time
J. TimberT. Tomiyasu
50′
71′
DaniloT. Awoniyi
72′
O. AinaN. Williams
E. NketiahL. Trossard
74′
80′
B. JohnsonA. Elanga
82′
T. Awoniyi

assist: A. Elanga

Gabriel MartinelliGabriel Magalhães
86′
90′
J. WorrallC. Wood
90′
O. MangalaC. Kouyaté
Full Time

Match Statistics

Arsenal had 78% possession against Nottingham Forest's 22%. Arsenal registered 15 shots (7 on target) while Nottingham Forest managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 8–3. Fouls committed: 12–12.

7Shots on Goal2
3Shots off Goal3
15Total Shots6
5Blocked Shots1
8Shots insidebox4
7Shots outsidebox2
12Fouls12
8Corner Kicks3
2Offsides1
78%Ball Possession22%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves5
769Total passes200
693Passes accurate137
90%Passes %69%
0.83expected_goals1.18

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Arsenal have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Nottingham Forest show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Arsenal

LDLWLL

Nottingham Forest

WWDDWW

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Results

Arsenal and Nottingham Forest have met 11 times — Arsenal won 6, Nottingham Forest won 3, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Arsenal leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 11 meetings. A combined 31 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.82 per match (24 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (18%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (64%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Arsenal are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2018.

6

Arsenal

2

Drawn

3

Nottingham Forest

Goals: 24Goals: 7

Recent Meetings (11)

17 Jan 2026Nottingham Forest0 – 0Arsenal
13 Sept 2025Arsenal3 – 0Nottingham Forest
26 Feb 2025Nottingham Forest0 – 0Arsenal
23 Nov 2024Arsenal3 – 0Nottingham Forest
30 Jan 2024Nottingham Forest1 – 2Arsenal
20 May 2023Nottingham Forest1 – 0Arsenal
30 Oct 2022Arsenal5 – 0Nottingham Forest
9 Jan 2022Nottingham Forest1 – 0Arsenal
24 Sept 2019Arsenal5 – 0Nottingham Forest
7 Jan 2018Nottingham Forest4 – 2Arsenal
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026