Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Premier League Prediction Match Details
This weekend, the Premier League action begins on Saturday with an early kickoff as high-flying Nottingham Forest is set to welcome Manchester City at the City Ground. Find out our prediction on who will win the battle for the race of the top four.
Nottingham Forest Preview & Form
Nottingham Forest are experiencing one of their best seasons in this year’s campaign, as the Trick Trees are currently in the race for a historic top-four finish. However, the Tricky Trees are currently in a dip in form as they are now winless in the last matches across all competitions and have only managed one win in the last five league matches. Last weekend, Forest managed to book their spot in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup on penalties following a full-time 1-1 draw against relegation-battling Ipswich Town at City Ground in the fifth round. Currently, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side comes into the game sitting third in the Premier League table with 48 points, a point behind City and two behind Chelsea.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side has been a strong side to reckon with at City Ground, having remained undefeated in the last seven home league matches, winning five and playing two draws. Their attacking frontline has scored in six of their last seven home league matches.
Manchester City Preview & Form
Manchester City are experiencing a disappointing campaign this season, but finishing in the top four could provide some relief for their fans, although they still have a chance to claim silverware this season. Last weekend, the Citizens claimed a 3-1 victory over Championship side Plymouth at the Etihad Stadium in the FA Cup to advance to the quarterfinal. The last time out in the league, Pep Guardiola’s side claimed a much-needed 1-0 victory over Tottenham in the race for the top four at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. City has now won six of their last nine league matches, playing a draw and losing two games.
Pep Guardiola’s side has struggled with form on the road as they have only managed three wins in their last 11 games, losing six and playing two draws. They have found the back of the net in each of their last seven away matches.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Predicted Lineups
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (3-5-2): Sels; Morato, Milenković, Murillo; Aina, Gibbs-White, Danilo, Anderson, Hudson-Odoi; Wood, Elanga.
Manchester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Aké, Gvardiol; Nico, Kovacic; Savinho, Foden, Marmoush; Haaland.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Match Stats
Nottingham Forest
- have scored the opening goal in 20 of their 27 matches
- undefeated in their previous 8 home matches.
Manchester City
- 70% of City’s matches had over 2.5 goals
- scored in each of their last 7 away matches.
- 27% of goals conceded occurred in the first 15 minutes
- haven’t played a draw in their previous 12 matches.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Manchester City 3-0 Nottingham
- Nottingham 0-2 Manchester City
- Manchester City 2-0 Nottingham
- Nottingham 1-1 Manchester City
- Manchester City 6-0 Nottingham
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Prediction Betting Tips
We predict Manchester City will win this match, given their historical record against Forest, with City remaining unbeaten against Forest in the last five matches. We also consider the over 2.5 goals option as both sides have been highly effective in front of goal this season.
