Nottingham Forest vs Man United Prediction, Lineups, Results & Betting Tips

The hosts have improved in recent weeks and now find themselves presented with a chance to put one foot in an unexpected League Cup final. But Manchester United suffered defeat last time out and will want to taste that winning feeling again as soon as possible.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Stats

• Both teams have scored in seven of Manchester United’s 11 away league outings
• Nottingham Forest have hit the back of the net in 11 of their 12 home matches across all competitions
• Nine of United’s 11 away matches in the top flight have seen them commit ten or more fouls

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Prediction

Betting Tip: Both teams to score

The City Ground should be bouncing for this tie as Nottingham Forest make an unexpected appearance in the League Cup semi finals. The hosts have struggled so far on the domestic front but have shown signs of improvement recently. It’s this improvement that has seen them rise to 13th in the table and they’ve been strong in front of their own fans.

They’ve been consistent scorers at home with only one of their 12 games at this venue across all competitions failing to see a Nottingham Forest goal. That should give them confidence that they can at least trouble a Manchester United side that have kept just three domestic clean sheets on the road this campaign.

The visitors were beaten 3-2 by Arsenal last time out but whilst their unbeaten run came to an end, they at least maintained their form in front of goal and have now successfully hit the back of the net in 10 of their 11 away matches.

It could be a closely fought contest but chances are inevitably going to be on offer for both sides and the 10/11 available on both teams firing makes plenty of appeal.

Betting Tip: Manchester United over 9.5 fouls committed

First-legs are often difficult to call given the tense nature of the match. This one looks to be no different and whilst Manchester United are rightly favourites, it’s unlikely to be plain sailing ahead of the second-leg.

The visitors are top of the pile when it comes to cards awarded and that's due to the fact they have a number of players that commit fouls and look to break up opponents attacking patterns. The Red Devils consistently rack up the foul counts as well with nine of the 11 road games seeing them commit 10 or more fouls in total.

It should be a great atmosphere at the City Ground and Nottingham Forest will definitely have their moments. But the midfield is a key factor in this battle and I think it could turn into a bit of a battle.

The line is set at 9.5 fouls which I think is a little bit low and as such, I’m going to back Erik ten Hag’s men to commit at least 10 fouls in total.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Results

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Team News 

Nottingham Forest:

• Giulian Biancone has been ruled out until the end of the season with a serious knee injury
• Moussa Niakhate, Omar Richards, Taiwo Awoniyi and Cheikhou Kouyate all remain sidelined through injury
• Dean Henderson could be out for longer than expected after it was revealed he had suffered a tear in his thigh
• Ryan Yates came off early on the weekend with injury and so will have to be assessed before this game

Manchester United:

• Donny van de Beek is ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury
• Anthony Martial, Axel Tuanzebe and Diogo Dalot all remain out through injury
• Jadon Sancho returned to training last week, but likely remains out for this game
• Casemiro can return to the team after serving his one match suspension

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Lineups:

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Nottingham Forest

Hennessey, Aurier, Worrall, Boly, Lodi, Danilo, Freuler, Mangala, Gibbs-White, Johnson, Surridge

Manchester United

Butland, Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Martinez, Malacia, Casemiro, Fred, Antony, Eriksen, Rashford, Weghorst 

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Score Prediction:

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Manchester United