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League leaders Arsenal know they can't look past last-place Nottingham Forest when the teams face off in an English Premier League match Sunday at London's Emirates Stadium. The Gunners (9-1-1) entered the weekend at the top of the Premier League table, with just a two-point lead on reigning champion Manchester City. They played to a disappointing 1-1 draw with Southampton last Sunday, then followed that with a 2-0 Europa League loss to PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest (2-3-7) pulled off the shocker of the Premier League season so far, knocking off league power and 2021-22 runner-up Liverpool 1-0 last Saturday. Arsenal face rival Chelsea next Sunday, so they know they can't afford to leave Sunday's game with anything less than maximum points.

Kickoff is set for 10 a.m. ET. Arsenal are the heavy -490 favorites (risk $490 to win $100) in the latest Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest odds from Caesars Sportsbook. Forest are the +1300 underdogs, a draw is priced at +525 and the over/under for total goals is set at 3.5. Before making any Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal picks or English Premier League predictions, make sure you check out the best bets from proven soccer insider Martin Green. 

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been stunningly accurate. Green has generated almost $33,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season. 

Now, Green has broken down the Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest matchup from every angle. You can head to SportsLine to see the picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal:

  • Arsenal vs. Forest spread: Arsenal -1.5 (-165)
  • Arsenal vs. Forest over/under: 3.5 goals
  • Arsenal vs. Forest money line: Arsenal -490, Forest +1300, Draw +525
  • Arsenal: They have multiple goals in eight of 11 league matches.
  • Forest: They have been held scoreless in six of their 12 matches.
  • Arsenal vs. Forest picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why You Should Back Arsenal 

The Gunners will be focused on getting back in the win column after their brief slide ruined an eight-game win streak. They have scored just four goals in their past five games in all competitions, but it's not for lack of talent. They scored 14 in their previous five, so Gabriel Jesus and Co. should start heating back up. Especially against a defense that provides opportunities like Forest's does. Forest have conceded 23 goals, third-most in the league.

They also yield a ton of shots, with their 188 allowed and 68 on target both ranking 19th in the league. Arsenal, on the other hand, have allowed 31 shots on target, second fewest in the EPL, while taking 52 more shots and putting 31 more on net than Forest (in one fewer match). Jesus has five goals, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka have four apiece, and three others have scored at least two. Saka has a team-high four assists, one of five players with at least two.

Why you should back Nottingham Forest

The Tricky Trees should have some confidence as they come in having held Liverpool off the score sheet. They have conceded two goals over their past four matches (1-2-1). They spent a lot of money on upgrades after earning their first promotion since 1999, and manager Steve Cooper could just need time to bring it together. Welshman Brennan Johnson has two goals after scoring 16 and adding 10 assists in the Championship last season, and Taiwo Awoniyi scored his third goal last week.

Midfielder Lewis O'Brien has scored once, but his play often doesn't show up on the stat sheet. He is a thorn in the side of opponents with his defensive pressing, and he is creative in the attack. Defenders Neco Williams, Scott McKenna and Steve Cook provide a strong screen for goalkeeper Dean Henderson, who has a 69 save percentage. Williams leads the Premier League in interceptions (23) and is fourth in tackles (38), while McKenna and Cook have combined to block 18 shots.   

How to make EPL and Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest picks

Green has scrutinized the Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal match from every angle, and he is leaning Under on the goal total. He also provides two confident best bets, including a strong play on a goal-scorer, and has a full breakdown of the match. He's only sharing those picks here.

So, who wins Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal in Sunday's English Premier League matchup? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest match, all from the European soccer expert who has generated almost $33,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons.