Nottingham Forest host Arsenal in a crucial Premier League Round 22 clash on Saturday, January 17 at 12:30 PM ET, with the match set to take place at The City Ground in Nottingham. With both teams heading in opposite directions in recent form, this fixture carries major implications for the league table.
Match Details
- Competition: Premier League – Round 22
- Date: Saturday, January 17
- Kickoff: 12:30 PM ET
- Venue: The City Ground
- Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
- Surface: Grass
- Capacity: 30,778
- Weather Forecast: Cloudy, 43°F
How to Watch Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal (USA)
Fans in the United States can watch the match live on:
- Universo
- NBC
- NBC West Stream
- NBC East Stream
Team Form Overview
Nottingham Forest Recent Form
Forest enter this match struggling for consistency, with several defeats in their most recent outings. Defensive lapses and difficulties converting chances have left them vulnerable, particularly against top-six opposition. Playing at home, however, gives Forest a chance to disrupt Arsenal’s rhythm and lean on crowd support at The City Ground.
Arsenal Recent Form
Arsenal arrive in strong form, having picked up multiple wins in recent matches, including convincing performances both home and away. The Gunners have shown attacking fluidity and defensive stability, making them one of the more dangerous sides in the league heading into this round.
Tactical Outlook
Nottingham Forest are expected to sit deep and look to counter, aiming to frustrate Arsenal early and capitalize on transitions. Arsenal, meanwhile, will likely dominate possession, pushing their fullbacks high and pressing aggressively to force mistakes. Early goals could dictate the flow of the match.
What’s at Stake
- Nottingham Forest: Vital points in the battle to move away from the lower half of the table
- Arsenal: Maintaining momentum in the title race and keeping pressure on league rivals
Prediction
Arsenal enter as favorites based on form and squad depth, but The City Ground has proven to be a challenging venue. Forest will need a near-perfect defensive display to take points, while Arsenal will look to impose their quality early.
Predicted score: Nottingham Forest 1–3 Arsenal