Newcastle United are certainly giving Manchester United a run for their money as most disappointing team of the 2023-24 season. Newcastle, who finished 4th last season, now sit in 7th place ahead of the visit from Nottingham Forest.
They are also coming off a loss to a newly promoted side, Luton Town, and already eliminated from both Europe and the EFL Cup.
Boxing Day Fixtures FYIs
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
Kickoff: Tue. Dec. 26, 3pm, St. James Park
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Google Result Probability: Newcastle 64% Draw 21% Nottingham Forest 15%
Premier League Form: Newcastle LWLLW Nottingham Forest LLDLL
Premier League Standing: Newcastle 7th, 29 pts Nottingham Forest 17th, 14 pts
In other words, it is not going to be a very Merry Christmas for Newcastle manager Eddie Howe and his men. Perhaps they can rebound on Boxing Day against Forest, a side that is struggling mightily? Here is the lineup that we think best gives them a chance to do that.
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Nottingham Forest
Martin Dubravka; Kierian Trippier, Tino Livramento, Jamal Lascelles, Dan Burn; Sven Botman, Bruno Guimaraes, Sean Longstaff; Anthony Gordon, Miguel Almiron; Alexander Isak
Prediction: Newcastle United 2, Nottingham Forest 0
These are bleak times for the Geordies, who badly need a win here.
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