The Matchday 10 Premier League fixture between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United will take place on November 1 at City Ground. Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest has settled into the relegation zone, trailing the safety of 17th place by 3 points. Since their season-opening win against Brentford, they have failed to secure another victory in the league. Most concerning is their status as the league's lowest scorers, with just 5 goals. Heading into this match, the team is on a four-game losing streak in the Premier League, all without scoring.
- The club has failed to score in 6 of their last 7 league matches.
- Nottingham Forest has lost 6 of their last 7 Premier League games.
- In their last 8 home Premier League matches, Nottingham Forest has secured just 1 win (1 draw and 6 losses).
Predicted lineup for Nottingham Forest (4-3-3)
Matz Sels – Nicolo Savona, Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, Neco Williams – Douglas Luiz, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White – Callum Hudson-Odoi, Dan Ndoye, Taiwo Awoniyi.
Defender Oleksandr Zinchenko and forward Chris Wood might miss the match due to injuries. Additionally, defender Ola Aina is out until December.
Manchester United
Meanwhile, Manchester United has climbed to 6th place in the standings, level on points with local rivals Manchester City (16 each). They are just 2 points off second place. This rise is thanks to a three-game winning streak in the league, where they defeated Sunderland (2-0) and Brighton (4-2) at home, and unexpectedly overcame Liverpool (2-1) away. The last time the club won three consecutive Premier League matches was in May 2024.
- Manchester United has not lost in 6 of their last 8 Premier League matches (5 wins and 1 draw).
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 6 of Manchester United's last 7 league games.
- Both teams have scored in 6 of Manchester United's last 8 Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Manchester United (3-4-2-1)
Senne Lammens – Leni Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw – Diogo Dalot, Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro – Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha – Benjamin Sesko.
Defender Lisandro Martinez is out due to injury.
Referee
Darren England (England)
Matches – 24 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 102;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 21%.
Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United: Match Prediction
Crisis-hit Nottingham Forest hosts an in-form Manchester United. The visitors' fans are expecting another triumph, while the hosts desperately need a win to start climbing from the bottom of the table. Sean Dyche has had a week to adjust his new team's tactics, and I believe they will at least end their scoreless streak.
Nottingham Forest should find the net, as Manchester United's defense isn't impenetrable, having conceded 15 goals, a figure comparable to lower-table teams. Manchester United, on the other hand, should not be without goals either, as they have failed to score only against Manchester City in their last 8 league matches. Additionally, both teams scored in 3 of the last 4 Premier League meetings between these sides.
My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
