Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle: Premier League Match Preview

Match Context

Nottingham Forest host Newcastle at City Ground, Nottingham, on 10 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 36. Forest sit 16th on 42 points with a goal difference of -2, while Newcastle are 13th on 45 points, also with a goal difference of -2.

Nottingham Forest Availability

Forest face a lengthy absentee list. W. Boly (Knee Injury) is sidelined. C. Hudson-Odoi (Injury) is sidelined. John Victor (Knee Injury) is sidelined. N. Savona (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, there are several fitness concerns: Z. Abbott (Concussion) is doubtful. O. Aina (Injury) is doubtful. Murillo (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Top scorer M. Gibbs-White, with 13 league goals and 4 assists, is available and central to Forest’s attacking threat.

Newcastle Availability

Newcastle’s issues are concentrated in defense. E. Krafth (Knee Injury) is sidelined. V. Livramento (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. L. Miley (Broken Leg) is sidelined. F. Schar (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. Key midfielder Bruno Guimarães, who has 9 goals and 5 assists and features among the league’s leading scorers and creators, is available.

Impact Summary

Forest lose depth in defense and wide areas, but retain their main creative outlet in Gibbs-White. Newcastle’s back line is significantly depleted, removing several experienced defenders, yet their attacking and creative core, led by Bruno Guimarães, remains intact.