I asked AI to predict Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League - and here's the results

Like it or loathe it, we live a world where AI - or artificial intelligence - is creeping into every corner of society.

Long gone are the days of predictive text or autocorrect being your only daily dalliance with an industry that was formerly resigned to the big screen or fiction.

Now, it’s in everything, and can do virtually everything, too - including, it seems, predict Premier League football results.

So, we asked X’s own AI, Grok, to get its crystal ball out and predict what would happen as Newcastle United take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League at St James’ Park looking to make it a remarkable NINE wins in a row in all competitions. And here’s what it said.

The context

If the last time the two met at St James’ Park is anything to go by, this won’t provide the kind of Premier League relief Newcastle United are looking for.

Back on Boxing Day 2024, the Magpies were beaten thanks to a remarkably-taken Chris Wood hat-trick, one the like of which was never seen during his time in black and white.

And the Magpies will be hoping it’s more of the Wood of old, rather than the goalscoring menace the New Zealander has become with Nottingham Forest on the charge for a Champions League spot.

Of course, there is a flip side to that, Newcastle have already beaten Forest twice this season, once in the Carabao Cup and again in the league, both at the City Ground.

Grok thinks this one will tight. It says: “As of today, February 22, 2025, here’s my analysis and prediction based on available insights:Newcastle United, currently seventh in the Premier League with 41 points from 25 games, are coming off a heavy 4-0 defeat to Manchester City. Despite this setback, they’ve shown resilience at home this season, averaging 1.67 points per game at St James’ Park and securing victories in three of their last five home matches across all competitions. However, their recent league form has been shaky, with only two wins in their last five Premier League games, and they’ve lost their last two home league matches against Bournemouth and Fulham.

“Eddie Howe’s side typically employs a 4-3-3 formation, relying on quick transitions and the goal-scoring prowess of Alexander Isak, who has 17 goals this season and has scored in all three of his previous appearances against Forest (four goals total).

“Nottingham Forest, sitting third with 47 points, have been the surprise package of the season under Nuno Espírito Santo. Their recent 2-1 loss to Fulham ended a strong run of form, but they’ve been exceptional on the road, averaging 1.77 points per away game and winning four consecutive away matches before that defeat. Forest often use a 3-5-2 or 4-2-3-1 setup, with a solid defensive base (conceding just 17 goals this season) and a lethal counter-attack led by Chris Wood, who has 18 Premier League goals in 2024-25, including one in their last outing.

“However, their record against Newcastle is less impressive, with the Magpies winning the last three encounters, including a 3-1 victory at the City Ground in November 2024.

“Both teams have injury concerns: Newcastle will likely miss Joelinton, Jamaal Lascelles, and possibly Sven Botman, while Forest are without Taiwo Awoniyi and Carlos Miguel. Despite these absences, the matchup pits two potent strikers—Isak and Wood—against defenses that have shown vulnerabilities. Newcastle’s home advantage and historical edge (winning four of the last five head-to-heads) give them a slight upper hand, but Forest’s defensive resilience and counter-attacking threat make this a close contest.”

Prediction: Newcastle United ?? Nottingham Forest ??

Grok thinks a draw is on the cards on Sunday, which will do more for the visitors than the hosts.

It says: “Given the attacking talent on both sides and recent trends—over 2.5 goals in seven of Newcastle’s last eight matches and the last five involving Forest—I expect goals. Newcastle’s urgency to bounce back and Forest’s ability to exploit transitions could lead to an entertaining draw.”

“My prediction: Newcastle United 2-2 Nottingham Forest. Both Isak and Wood are likely to score, reflecting their current form and past success against these opponents.”

In other news, Newcastle United ‘remain keen’ on £60m Nottingham Forest ace ahead of Premier League clash.