20:00 Tuesday

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Stats

  • Nottingham Forest have scored just one goal across their seven away matches
  • The visitors have lost to nil in five of their seven road fixtures in the league
  • Scott McTominay has been booked in three of his six league starts, committing an average of exactly two fouls per game in those matches

 

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Betting Tip: Manchester United win to nil

The Red Devils were in Carabao Cup action during the week as they beat an impressive Burnley side 2-0 and it means they are now unbeaten in nine of their last 10 home matches across all competitions. They’ve emerged victorious in eight of those and boss Erik ten Hag will no doubt be feeling that only a win will do from this contest.

The visitors were also successful in their midweek endeavours, thumping Blackburn Rovers 4-1 in the League Cup and they’ll be desperate to carry that form over into the League. Steve Cooper's side sit third from bottom having claimed just three wins and it’s their away form that is cause for concern.

Nottingham Forest have failed to win away from home but what’s even more alarming is that they have managed to score just once on the road and have been on the end of a few hammerings. Home form will be key for their survival but what’s also concerning is they could be without a number of key players for this encounter.

The hosts should outclass the visitors. I’d argue Burnley were a bigger test, and I feel Manchester United can become the sixth team to defeat Nottingham Forest at home without conceding.

Manchester United to win to nil - 2pts @ 23/20

Betting Tip: Scott McTominay to be carded

Due to a number of absentees in the hosts’ defence, it looks as though Casemiro could drop in to make up the numbers with Scott McTominay going back into the defensive midfield role.

His last four appearances in the league have seen him pushed further forward into an attacking role, or even out wide and that’s seen his foul numbers drop, as expected.

This pick really depends on where he’s playing but if as expected he does occupy a spot in the deeper role then I really like the 3/1 available on him going into referee Anthony Taylor’s book.

Despite their poor away record, the visitors are full of runners who like to get stuck in and it would not be a surprise to see the Scottish midfielder take one for the team or even commit a mis-timed challenge after a few matches in a different position that requires a different approach.

As I mentioned, this will depend on where and if he starts, but I'll take this pick for half a point.

Scott McTominay to be carded - 0.5pts @ 3/1