Newcastle have a strong recent record against Forest, having won six of the last seven league meetings, including the last three in a row. They have also won eight of the last nine head-to-head matches at St James' Park.

In contrast, Nottingham Forest have been struggling, with no wins in any competition this season and a poor away record. Their recent 3-2 defeat to Midtjylland in the Champions League will be a concern for manager Ange Postecoglou.

Newcastle's recent 4-0 win over Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League has given them momentum, and they will be looking to build on that with a win over Forest.

The odds for the match are as follows: Newcastle to win at 57/100, draw at 16/5, and Nottingham Forest to win at 9/2.

Some recommended bets for the match include Newcastle to win, both teams to score, and over 2.5 goals. Newcastle's history against Forest suggests they are likely to win, with a strong home record and recent form. The likelihood of both teams scoring is also high, given the recent trend of goals in head-to-head matches. Over 2.5 goals is also a viable option, given the defensive struggles of Nottingham Forest.

The odds for these bets are: Newcastle to win at 57/100, both teams to score at 3/4, and over 2.5 goals at 18/25.