The Premier League is back this weekend after the first international break of the season. The first game of Saturday’s slate is Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal are -260 favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook for this one, with a draw available at +400. Fancy a Forest upset? They are +700 on the moneyline.
The situation at Nottingham Forest this season has been nothing short of bizarre. After one of their best seasons in recent club history, former manager Nuno Espírito Santo was sacked after just the third game of the new campaign, a 3-0 home loss to West Ham. There were rumors of behind the scenes animosity between the manager and club, and here we are. Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has taken the job and Saturday’s match will be his first in charge.
At Arsenal, there is much more stability and you know what you’re going to get. The Gunners have won two of their first three matches, the only blemish being a closely contested 1-0 loss to the reigning champions Liverpool at Anfield. For Forest, it has been a season of mixed results. They have won one, drawn one and lost one. Between that and the change in managers, you truly have no idea what to expect from them in this one.
Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest Prediction, Pick
This bet can be found under the “Match Parlays” tab. I’m backing the better team to win this one, and at least three goals to be scored. These teams have played each other six times since 2022, with Arsenal winning on four occasions. The Gunners have won all three home games. Three or more goals have been scored in four of the six games, including in all three home games. Last season, the result at the Emirates was 3-0. Everything here adds up to a convincing Arsenal win. Forest have conceded five goals in their first three games, while the Gunners have scored six.
