Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle Match Preview: Key Player Availability

Match Context

Nottingham Forest host Newcastle at City Ground, Nottingham, on 10 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 36. Forest sit 16th on 42 points, while Newcastle are 13th with 45 points.

Nottingham Forest Availability

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. Z. Abbott (Concussion) is doubtful. O. Aina (Injury) is doubtful. Murillo (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Key creator M. Gibbs-White, with 13 goals and 4 assists in league play, is available and central to Forest’s attacking plans.

Newcastle Availability

Newcastle’s issues 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. Their standout midfielder Bruno Guimarães, contributing 9 goals and 5 assists, remains available and is expected to drive Newcastle’s forward play.

Impact Summary

Forest’s absences are mainly at the back and in wide areas, but with M. Gibbs-White fit they retain their primary source of goals and creativity. Newcastle lose depth and experience in defensive zones, which could weaken their stability, yet the availability of Bruno Guimarães preserves much of their attacking output in terms of goals and assists.