Newcastle United could move up to 10th in the Premier League table if they beat Nottingham Forest this afternoon.
The Magpies ended their five-match losing streak with a 3-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at St James’ Park last weekend.
Forest, meanwhile, have won their last three Premier League matches but come into the game on the back of their Europa League semi-final exit at the hands of Aston Villa.
Vítor Pereira’s side know a win against Newcastle will all-but guarantee Premier League survival and in turn leapfrog their visitors in 13th.
Eddie Howe will be forced into at least one change from the Brighton win with Lewis Miley ruled out for a few months after fracturing his fibula in training on Tuesday.
Here’s how Newcastle United are predicted to line-up:
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1. GK: Nick Pope
If there were a game that typified Pope, it was Brighton. Shaky with the ball at his feet yet pulled off some big saves to ensure Newcastle walked away with three points. | Getty Images
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2. RB: Kieran Trippier (in for Lewis Miley)
With Miley out for the rest of the season and Tino Livramento likely the same, Trippier is in line for a recall. | AFP via Getty Images
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3. CB: Malick Thiaw
The visit to the City Ground will mark Thiaw’s 52nd appearance for Newcastle. Quite remarkable considering he only joined last summer. | Getty Images
4. CB: Sven Botman
The Dutchman has started six of the Magpies’ last seven matches. | Getty Images