Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle: Premier League Match Preview

Nottingham Forest host Newcastle at City Ground in 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

Nottingham 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.

There are also several doubts:

• Z. Abbott (Concussion) is doubtful.
• O. Aina (Injury) is doubtful.
• Murillo (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.

Key creator M. Gibbs-White, Forest’s leading league scorer with 13 goals and 4 assists, is available and central to their attacking plans.

Newcastle Availability

Newcastle’s problems 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.

Midfield talisman Bruno Guimarães, with 9 goals and 5 assists in league play, is available and remains a major attacking threat.

Impact Summary

Forest lose depth in defense and wide areas but retain their primary attacking output through Gibbs-White. Newcastle’s absences are clustered in the back line, potentially weakening their defensive solidity, but their main creative and goal-scoring influence, Bruno Guimarães, is fully available to drive their offensive play.