As the BBC's predictions expert I always try to go with my head and not my heart. That's what I am doing with this game, which is big for both teams in the battle for the top four. I'd love to say my boyhood club,

Newcastle United lock horns with Nottingham Forest today at St James’ Park after being put to the sword by Manchester City last time out. Eddie Howe’s side are eager to bounce back from last weekend’s thrashing at the Etihad, as they suffered their third defeat in their last four Premier League games.

How Newcastle United predicted to line-up for their Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest at St James’ Park.

Highlights will be available shortly after the final whistle on YouTube via the NUFC account and Sky Sports account, while extended highlights will be shown tonight Match of the Day 2 That gets under way at 10.30pm on BBC One, with host Mark Chapman joined by experts Joe Hart and Stephen Warnock.

The Magpies are currently seventh in the Premier League table, trailing the top four by three points, and can go to within a point of third-placed Forest with victory at St James' Park

Newcastle United face two huge games in the space of five days, starting with today's clash with Nottingham Forest at St James' Park. Liverpool at Anfield are next up on Wednesday night, but today is all about ending their recent blip in Premier League form with a home win.

This article will contain the best tips and predictions on the Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest fixture in the Premier League