Newcastle United XI vs Nottingham Forest – Predicted lineup and team news

Newcastle United XI vs Nottingham Forest – Predicted lineup and team news

Newcastle United travel to the City Ground on Sunday, aiming to formally confirm their Premier League safety for next season.

Eddie Howe’s side sits on 45 points, needing only a single point from their final three fixtures to ensure their mathematical survival. The Magpies halted a four-game losing streak with a victory over Brighton last time out, but their form on the road has been a significant hurdle lately.

Newcastle have a formidable record at this venue, having avoided defeat in all seven of their previous Premier League away games at Nottingham Forest. They have won their last four trips to the City Ground and are now chasing a historic fifth successive away victory against a single top-flight opponent. Eddie Howe also boasts an 86% win ratio against Forest, one of the highest of his career.

Newcastle United team news

The Magpies have been dealt a significant blow with Lewis Miley ruled out for the remainder of the season. The midfielder fractured his fibula during training this week and has already undergone surgery. He joins Tino Livramento and Fabian Schär on the injury list, with Howe admitting Livramento is also likely finished for the campaign. Schär’s status remains uncertain after a recent infection slowed his recovery from an ankle issue.

In the absence of Miley, Kieran Trippier is expected to step back into the defensive line. Will is set to lead the attack after scoring four times in his last six appearances, with Howe praising his “rich potential” and scoring techniques. will continue to provide aerial strength at the back, which Howe credits for helping the team improve on set pieces. , who scored in the reverse fixture in October, will likely start on a bench that remains high in value but low on recent starts.