Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League
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Both Manchester United and Nottingham Forest have had up and down seasons but can be fairly pleased with their outcomes. Manchester United are third in the Premier League and are home to 16th placed Nottingham Forest. The Red Devils have clinched qualification for the Champions League and have been strong at Old Trafford in recent months. That is something we have considered strongly when making our prediction for this Premier League fixture.
When Michael Carrick became interim coach for the rest of the season, there was a lot of work to be done to qualify for the Champions League. He has done a great job and may well now be given the head coach on a full-tine basis. A third place finish is looking very likely for United after winning seven of their last eight at home.
NottinghamForest have had everything from a relegation battle to nearly reaching the Europa League final this season. They too have had managerial problems but eventually found one that can bring them some good results, Their unbeaten run has come to an end though and they have little to play for now.
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Manchester United v Nottingham Forest Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.63 | 4.4 | 5 |
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1.54 | 4.3 | 5.8 |
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1.6 | 4.4 | 4.98 |
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1.62 | 4.33 | 4.75 |
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1.58 | 4.2 | 5.2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest?
Our prediction for the Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest match is: Manchester United wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 17/05/2026 between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest in Premier League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 45.54% for a win of Manchester United against Nottingham Forest with odds of 1.67 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest is 16.38% with odds of 4.53 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 38.08% chance ⭐ for a win of Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United with odds of 5.8 at Melbet.
Manchester United - Nottingham Forest Prediction and Best Odds:
| Manchester United Nottingham Forest Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United wins | 45.54% | 1.67 at 888Starz |
| Over 2.5 goals | 71.68% | 1.55 at Shangrila |
| Both Team To Score | 63.75% | |
| Half-time: Nottingham Forest / Full-time: Manchester United | 16.28% | 21 at Bet365 |
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Form
Manchester United and Nottingham Forest's standings in the Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3
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71 | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | +19 |
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16
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44 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -3 |
Manchester United and Nottingham Forest Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 May 2026 - Premier League
7 May 2026 - Europa League
4 May 2026 - Premier League
30 Apr 2026 - Europa League
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3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 May 2026 - Premier League
30 Apr 2026 - Europa League
19 Apr 2026 - Premier League
16 Apr 2026 - Europa League
12 Apr 2026 - Premier League
15 Mar 2026 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 May 2026 - Europa League
4 May 2026 - Premier League
24 Apr 2026 - Premier League
9 Apr 2026 - Europa League
22 Mar 2026 - Premier League
19 Mar 2026 - Europa League
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
17 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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28 Feb 2024 - FA Cup
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26 Aug 2023 - Premier League
Manchester United - Nottingham Forest: Form Analysis
Manchester United have safely made it back into the Champions League. They are third in the table and that wasn't something the Reds were expecting earlier in the season. It's been a strange term for United with the lowest number of games being played since the mid 1910s.
Their most recent game saw them draw 0-0 at Sunderland. That extended their current unbeaten run to four matches. Their previous three games had been won before the draw in the North East. Their last two home games have both been won against Brentford and Liverpool.
United have won 12 home league games this season, including seven of the last eight. A point from this game will officially secure third place for United. They lead fourth-placed Aston Villa by three points and have a vastly superior goal difference.
Forest are finally safe from the drop.
Nottingham Forest have spent most of the season in the Premier League relegation zone. The Tricky Trees will be relieved that with two games to play, they are safe from the drop. Forest are seven points clear of the bottom three.
Last weekend saw them held to a draw at home by Newcastle United. That was their second game without a win. Before the home draw, their Europa League run came to an abrupt end with a 4-0 defeat at Aston Villa. That is their only loss in 12 games but they have lost eight away league matches this season.
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Manchester United against Nottingham Forest Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
A. Bayindir
DefenderA. Heaven
N. Mazraoui
L. Yoro
T. Malacia
P. Dorgu
M. Ugarte
M. Mount
J. Zirkzee
John Victor
S. Ortega
DefenderZ. Abbott
J. Cunha
R. Yates
I. Sangare
J. McAtee
T. Awoniyi
D. Bakwa
Missing players
M. de Ligt
ForwardB. Sesko
O. Aina
N. Savona
MidfielderMurillo
ForwardC. Hudson Odoi
D. Ndoye
Manchester United & Nottingham Forest Squad Analysis
There will be a bit of an end-of-season feel to this match on Sunday. Both clubs have achieved what they want to do this term with a couple of games to spare. United in particular though will want to win their final home league game of the season.
The Red Devils will again be without Matthjis de Ligt and United will hope that he will be fit for the start of next season. There is a doubt over Benjamin Sesko who has a shin problem. He has had an inconsistent first season with the club but had scored in their last two games before missing the Sunderland game.
If Sesko is absent, then Joshua Zirkzee is likely to again feature up front.
Nottingham Forest are safe from relegation but their dreams of Champions League football next season are over. They have gone two games without a win but after a troubled season will be glad that the second half was much better than the first.
Gibbs-White could return this weekend.
They have done well to achieve safety after suffering several injuries in recent weeks. Murillo and Ola Aina are both unlikely to be playing at Old Trafford this weekend. Morgan Gibbs-White was a major absentee for Forest in their Europa League semi-final second leg but could play on Sunday.
Most goals and assists
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
B. Mbeumo
(11 Goals)
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B. Sesko
(11 Goals)
M. Gibbs-White
(15 Goals)
B. Fernandes
(21 Assists)
O. Hutchinson
(5 Assists)
Manchester United - Nottingham Forest Key Points
- Manchester United are 22 points ahead of Forest in the league table.
- Manchester United have won 12 home league games this season.
- Manchester United have won seven of their last eight home matches.
- Nottingham Forest have no wins in their last two games and lost their last away game 4-0.
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Our Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
Manchester United play their final home league game of an up-and-down season. There have been plenty of struggles for them this season but they end with a Champions League place confirmed and are doing their best to make Old Trafford a fortress again.
Forest will be in the Premier League again next season. Their safety hasn't been looking too likely at times this season but they have fought well in recent months. They are without a win in their last two games. Our main Manchester United v Nottingham Forest prediction is Manchester United wins.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Alternative Predictions
Bruno Fernandes to score or assist
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Manchester United Nottingham Forest
| Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United wins | 1.63 | 1.67 | +2.5% |
| Draw | 4.83 | 4.53 | -6.2% |
| Nottingham Forest wins | 5.18 | 5.8 | +12.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Manchester United is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 2.5% since opening
- The probability of this result was 61.3% and is now 59.9% (-1.5%)
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest - FAQs
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