Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest - Match Preview & Prediction
2.6
Manchester City
England - England Premier League
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
Wednesday - Mar 4th, 19:30 PM
1.2
Nottingham Forest
Predictions & Tips
57% Over 2.5 Goals
93% Over 1.5 Goals
43% BTTS
3.13 Goals / Match
3.14 Cards / Match
11.43 Corners / Match
Manchester City Information
Coming into this game, Manchester City has picked up 13 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 2.6 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in an intriguing 3 of those games. Manchester City has scored 10 times in the last 5 fixtures.
Manchester City is in great form, and the home fans will be loving it. They have won the last 3 games that they have played at home.
Superb stuff from Manchester City at home, where they are currently unbeaten in 13 games. Can they go another game without defeat?
Nottingham Forest's defence will have to be at their best today if they're to stop Manchester City from scoring. The home side has scored in the last 13 games in front of their own fans. They have failed to score in 1 home matches this season.
Momentum is really building for Manchester City as they have now gone 6 games without losing. They have won 4 of the last 5 games they have played.
Manchester City is unbeaten in the last 5 games coming into this fixture against Nottingham Forest, having won 4 and drawn 1. They have scored 10 goals in those 5 games.
In the last 5 matches for Manchester City, 3 of those games has ended with both teams scoring. This season 13 matches (46% of all matches) involving Manchester City has seen BTTS landing.
It's likely that Manchester City will score today, as they have netted in the last 6 games coming into this one and have scored 10 goals in the last five games.
Nottingham Forest Information
Coming into this game, Nottingham Forest has picked up 2 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 0.4 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in an intriguing 3 of those games. Nottingham Forest has scored 3 times in the last 5 fixtures.
Scoring is not an issue for Nottingham Forest when they play away from home. They have scored in the last 5 games they have played on the road. Can Manchester City stop this run?
Can Nottingham Forest turn this around? They have not won in the last 5 games coming into this, with 2 draws and 3 defeats.
Things have not been going that well in front of goal for Nottingham Forest recently, with the side failing to score in 2 of the last 5 games. Will the manager change his tactics today, or throw in another forward?
Nottingham Forest has fired blanks in 13 games this season. That's 46% of games where they have not been able to find the back of the net. Do they need a new forward? In the last 5 games, they have scored an intriguing 3 goals.
In the last 5 matches for Nottingham Forest, 3 of those games has ended with both teams scoring. This season 11 matches (39% of all matches) involving Nottingham Forest has seen BTTS landing.
Who Will Win
The home team is 46 % better to the away team in terms of points per game
Head to Head Record
Total Matches: 8
88% Over 1.5 Goals
7/8 Matches
38% Over 2.5 Goals
3/8 Matches
13% Over 3.5 Goals
1/8 Matches
25% BTTS
2/8 Matches
63% Clean Sheets
Manchester City
13% Clean Sheets
Nottingham Forest
Goals Scored Who will score more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 47% better than the away team in terms of goals scored
| Scored Per Game | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 100% | 80% |
| Over 1.5 | 90% | 40% |
| Over 2.5 | 30% | 20% |
| Over 3.5 | 0% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 20% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Scored in 1H | 73% | 32% |
| Scored in 2H | 27% | 36% |
| Scored in Both Halves | 30% | 30% |
| Scored Average 1H | 1.60 | 0.70 |
| Scored Average 2H | 0.60 | 0.80 |
Recent Form
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Draws / 0 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | w d w w w w w w d w | 2.6 |
| Home | w w w w w d | 2.67 |
| Away | d w w w | 2.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| AVG | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 22.00 | 14.00 | 8.00 |
| Conceded | 8.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| CS | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| FTS | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| xG | 1.86 | 1.83 | 1.90 |
| xGA | 1.24 | 1.12 | 1.44 |
Recent: 3 Wins / 3 Draws / 4 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | w w d l d w l l l d | 1.2 |
| Home | w d d l l | 1 |
| Away | w l w l d | 1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| AVG | 2.60 | 2.00 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 15.00 | 6.00 | 9.00 |
| Conceded | 11.00 | 4.00 | 7.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| CS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| FTS | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| xG | 1.75 | 2.04 | 1.46 |
| xGA | 1.38 | 1.20 | 1.55 |
Goals Conceded Who will concede more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 38% better than away team in terms of goals conceded
| Scored Per Game | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 60% | 60% |
| Over 1.5 | 20% | 40% |
| Over 2.5 | 0% | 10% |
| Over 3.5 | 0% | 0% |
| Cleansheets | 40% | 40% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| 1H Clean Sheet | 80% | 50% |
| 2H Clean Sheet | 60% | 60% |
| Conceded Average 1H | 0.20 | 0.70 |
| Conceded Average 2H | 0.60 | 0.40 |
Who will score first? (Based on last 10 matches)
80%
Scored first in 8 /
40%
Scored first in 4 /
| 10 Minutes | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 10% | 8% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 10% | 15% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 20% | 19% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 13% | 4% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 10% | 19% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 7% | 8% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 13% | 8% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 7% | 8% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 10% | 12% |
| 15 Minutes | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 17% | 19% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 23% | 23% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 20% | 12% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 10% | 19% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 17% | 8% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 13% | 19% |
| Scored (10 min) | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 14% | 7% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 9% | 20% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 23% | 13% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 18% | 0% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 14% | 13% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 0% | 13% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 9% | 7% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 0% | 13% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 14% | 13% |
| Scored (15 min) | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 23% | 20% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 23% | 20% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 27% | 7% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 5% | 20% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 9% | 7% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 14% | 27% |
| Conceded (10 min) | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 0% | 9% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 13% | 9% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 13% | 27% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 0% | 9% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 0% | 27% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 25% | 0% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 25% | 9% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 25% | 0% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 0% | 9% |
| Conceded (15 min) | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 0% | 18% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 25% | 27% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 0% | 18% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 25% | 18% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 38% | 9% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 13% | 9% |
Number of Cards How many cards will there be?
3.1
Cards / Match
Sum of bookings per match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest
1.8 / Match
Booked / Match
1.3 / Match
Booked / Match
| Match Cards | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 70% | 40% | 55% |
| Over 3.5 | 50% | 40% | 45% |
| Over 4.5 | 30% | 20% | 25% |
| Over 5.5 | 30% | 10% | 20% |
| Over 6.5 | 20% | 0% | 10% |
| Team Cards | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cards For Average | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.55 |
| Over 0.5 For | 60% | 70% | 65% |
| Over 1.5 For | 60% | 30% | 45% |
| Over 2.5 For | 50% | 20% | 35% |
| Over 3.5 For | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cards Against | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 Against | 80% | 70% | 75% |
| Over 1.5 Against | 60% | 40% | 50% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 40% | 30% | 35% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 30% | 10% | 20% |
First Half / Second Half Cards
| Half Cards | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Cards For Average | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.255 |
| 2H Cards For Average | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.95 |
| 1H Total Cards AVG | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.05 |
| 2H Total Cards AVG | 2.6 | 2 | 2.3 |
| 1H Had More Cards % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| 2H Had More Cards % | 60% | 70% | 45% |
| Over X 1H/2H Cards | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Over 0.5 Cards For | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 2H Over 0.5 Cards For | 60% | 50% | 55% |
| 1H Total Under 2 | 70% | 90% | 80% |
| 2H Total Under 2 | 20% | 30% | 25% |
| 1H is 2~3 Total Cards | 20% | 10% | 15% |
| 2H is 2~3 Total Cards | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| 1H Total Over 3 | 10% | 0% | 5% |
| 2H Total Over 3 | 20% | 10% | 15% |
Number of Corners How many corner kicks will there be?
11.2
Corners / Match
Average Corner Kicks per match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest
5.1 / Match
Corners Earned
6.1 / Match
Corners Earned
| Match Corners | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 6.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Over 7.5 | 80% | 90% | 85% |
| Over 8.5 | 50% | 70% | 60% |
| Over 9.5 | 30% | 60% | 45% |
| Over 10.5 | 20% | 40% | 30% |
| Over 11.5 | 20% | 30% | 25% |
| Over 12.5 | 10% | 20% | 15% |
| Over 13.5 | 0% | 10% | 5.005% |
| Over 14.5 | 0% | 10% | 5.005% |
| First Half | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| FH Average | 46 | 55 | 50.5 |
| FH Over 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| FH Over 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| FH Over 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Second Half | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2H Average | 45 | 48 | 46.5 |
| 2H Over 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| 2H Over 5 | 3 | 4 | 3.5 |
| 2H Over 6 | 2 | 1 | 1.5 |
Team Corners Corners Earned / Against
| Team Corners | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corners Earned / Match | 5.1 | 6.1 | 5.60 |
| Corners Against / Match | 4 | 4.2 | 4.10 |
| Over 2.5 For | 100% | 90% | 95% |
| Over 3.5 For | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Over 4.5 For | 50% | 80% | 65% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 90% | 80% | 85% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 70% | 60% | 65% |
| Over 4.5 Against | 40% | 40% | 40% |
Shots, Offsides, Fouls & more
| Team Shots | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots / Match | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.30 |
| Shots Conversion Rate | 13% | 9% | 11.00% |
| Shots On Target / M | 5.9 | 5 | 5.45 |
| Shots Off Target / M | 10.4 | 11.3 | 10.85 |
| Shots Per Goal Scored | 7.41 | 10.87 | 9.14 |
| Team Shots Over 10.5 | 90% | 70% | 80% |
| Team Shots Over 11.5 | 90% | 70% | 80% |
| Team Shots Over 12.5 | 90% | 70% | 80% |
| Team Shots Over 13.5 | 80% | 50% | 65% |
| Team Shots Over 14.5 | 70% | 50% | 60% |
| Team Shots Over 15.5 | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Team Shots On Target 3.5+ | 90% | 70% | 80% |
| Team Shots On Target 4.5+ | 80% | 40% | 60% |
| Team Shots On Target 5.5+ | 50% | 40% | 45% |
| Team Shots On Target 6.5+ | 50% | 30% | 40% |
| Offside Stats | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offsides / Match | 4.9 | 2.6 | 3.75 |
| Over 2.5 Offsides | 9 | 4 | 6.50 |
| Over 3.5 Offsides | 7 | 3 | 5.00 |
| Misc Stats | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls Committed / Match | 11.1 | 10.6 | 10.85 |
| Fouled Against / Match | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.85 |
| Average Possession | 62% | 45% | 53.5% |
Past Matches
27th December 2025
Nottingham Forest 1Manchester City 2
27th April 2025
Nottingham Forest 0Manchester City 2
8th March 2025
Nottingham Forest 1Manchester City 0
4th December 2024
Manchester City 3Nottingham Forest 0
28th April 2024
Nottingham Forest 0Manchester City 2
23rd September 2023
Manchester City 2Nottingham Forest 0
18th February 2023
Nottingham Forest 1Manchester City 1
31st August 2022
Manchester City 6Nottingham Forest 0
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FT Result Odds
| FT Result | 10Bet | 188Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Betfair | Betsson | Cashpoint | CloudBet | Coral | Dafabet | HKJC | Interwetten | Ladbrokes | MansionBet | MelBet | Pinnacle | Sbo | Unibet | WilliamHill | bet365 | bwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Draw | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Nottingham Forest |
Double Chance Odds
| Double Chance | 10Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Pinnacle | Sbo | Unibet | WilliamHill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | |||||||
| Draw | |||||||
| Nottingham Forest |
Over/Under Odds
Both Teams To Score Odds
| Both Teams To Score | 10Bet | 188Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Pinnacle | Unibet | WilliamHill | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1.80 | 1.87 | 1.90 | 1.75 | 1.88 | 1.82 | 1.75 | 1.80 |
| No | 1.95 | 1.94 | 1.90 | 1.95 | 2.00 | 1.92 | 1.95 | 1.95 |
BTTS 1st Half Odds
BTTS 2nd Half Odds
Over/Under 1st Half Odds
Over/Under 2nd Half Odds
Result 1st Half Odds
Result 2nd Half Odds
Team To Score First Odds
Clean Sheet Home Odds
| Clean Sheet - Home | 10Bet |
|---|---|
| Yes | 2.10 |
| No | 1.65 |
Clean Sheet Away Odds
| Clean Sheet - Away | 10Bet |
|---|---|
| Yes | 6.50 | >
| No | 1.08 |
Win To Nil Odds
| Win To Nil | bet365 |
|---|---|
| Manchester City | 2.50 |
| Nottingham Forest | 13.00 |
Corners 1x2 Odds
Corners Over Under Odds
England Premier League 2025/2026 Table
| Pos | Team | GF | GA | GD | Pts | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 59 | 22 | 37 | 67 | 2.7 |
| 2 | Manchester City FC | 59 | 27 | 32 | 60 | 2.97 |
| 3 | Manchester United FC | 51 | 40 | 11 | 51 | 3.14 |
| 4 | Aston Villa FC | 39 | 34 | 5 | 51 | 2.52 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 53 | 34 | 19 | 48 | 3 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 48 | 39 | 9 | 48 | 3 |
| 7 | Brentford FC | 44 | 40 | 4 | 44 | 2.9 |
| 8 | Everton FC | 34 | 33 | 1 | 43 | 2.31 |
| 9 | AFC Bournemouth | 44 | 46 | -2 | 40 | 3.1 |
| 10 | Fulham FC | 40 | 43 | -3 | 40 | 2.86 |
| 11 | Sunderland AFC | 30 | 34 | -4 | 40 | 2.21 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 42 | 43 | -1 | 39 | 2.93 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace FC | 33 | 35 | -2 | 38 | 2.34 |
| 14 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 38 | 36 | 2 | 37 | 2.55 |
| 15 | Leeds United FC | 37 | 48 | -11 | 31 | 2.93 |
| 16 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 39 | 46 | -7 | 29 | 2.93 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest FC | 28 | 43 | -15 | 28 | 2.45 |
| 18 | West Ham United FC | 35 | 54 | -19 | 28 | 3.07 |
| 19 | Burnley FC | 32 | 58 | -26 | 19 | 3.1 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 22 | 52 | -30 | 16 | 2.47 |
