Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Prediction, Lineups, Results & Betting Tips brought to you by oddschecker expert Scott Thornton
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Nottingham Forest host Manchester City in a crucial clash at the bottom and the top of the Premier League table. The hosts are fighting for survival, while the visitors are chasing their fourth consecutive title.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Prediction
- Nottingham Forest were furious after last weekend's 2-0 defeat to Everton, with it suggested by the club that they should have been awarded three penalties at Goodison Park.
- Nuno Espirito Santo's side sit just one point clear of the relegation zone heading into the weekend's action, but could find themselves already submerged should Luton get a result at Wolves on Saturday.
- Manchester City, meanwhile, were playing catch-up in midweek after Arsenal went two points clear of them with a 5-0 victory over Chelsea.
- The reigning champions swept aside Brighton at the Amex, racing into a three-goal lead before half-time to reassert themselves as the title favourites.
- City should get the job done here, too.
Score Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-3 Manchester City (11/1 at bet365)
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Lineups
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Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup vs Manchester City
Sels, Aina, Murillo, Niakhaté, Williams, Danilo, Yates, Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Elanga, Wood
Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Nottingham Forest
Ederson, Gvardiol, Dias, Akanji, Walker, Kovacic, Rodri, Grealish, Foden, Silva, Álvarez
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Team News
- Nottingham Forest remain without injured duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Willy-Arnaud Boly.
- Erling Haaland is Manchester City's only injury concern ahead of the trip to the City Ground.
- Mateo Kovacic could keep his place in midfield after a strong showing against Brighton in midweek.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Results
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 23-09-2023 | Manchester City 2 : 0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 18-02-2023 | Nottingham Forest 1 : 1 Manchester City | Premier League |
| 31-08-2022 | Manchester City 6 : 0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 03-01-2009 | Manchester City 0 : 3 Nottingham Forest | FA Cup |
| 30-03-2002 | Manchester City 3 : 0 Nottingham Forest | English Championship |
| 28-10-2001 | Nottingham Forest 1 : 1 Manchester City | English Championship |
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Tip: Manchester City -1.5 Handicap @ 17/20 William Hill (1 point)
Manchester City flexed their muscles midweek as they beat Brighton 4-0. Pep’s side are no strangers to must win games in the title running and they will do a thoroughly professional job here. As a result, we are backing them to win by at least two goals.
Nottingham Forest are in the midst of a relegation battle. They were beaten 2-0 by City earlier in the season and it could be a wider margin this time around. Nuno Espírito Santo’s side haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last five games at the City Ground.
