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by Sridhar Bhamidi in Premier League Predictions
Nottingham Forest will be desperate to halt their recent slide in the 2025-26 English Premier League but face a tough game against an in-form Manchester United team. The City Ground will host the season's matchday 10 fixture on Saturday. This match between the ‘Tricky Trees’ and the ‘Red Devils’ comes with our prediction of both teams scoring goals.
After nine rounds, Forest are 18th with five points (W1, D2, L6) and three points adrift of the safety zone. United’s 16 points (W5, D1, L3) place them two points behind second-placed Bournemouth and only goal difference away from European qualification spots.
Forest’s form speaks of a side struggling to lift themselves up, as new coach Sean Dyche prepares to wield his magic willow. Ruben Amorim has earned some goodwill with three crucial wins in a row, but can he repeat the dose against Forest? Read more for our analysis, team news, and match predictions.
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The Best Betting Odds for Nottingham Forest v Manchester United Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.25 | 3.75 | 2.05 |
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3.5 | 3.6 | 2.1 |
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3.2 | 3.6 | 2.1 |
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3.25 | 3.6 | 2.1 |
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3.3 | 3.8 | 2.06 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United?
Our prediction for the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 01/11/2025 between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United in Premier League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 31.6% for a win of Nottingham Forest against Manchester United with odds of 3.5 at Betfred.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United is 16.86% with odds of 3.8 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 51.54% chance ⭐ for a win of Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest with odds of 2.11 at LSbet.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Form
Nottingham Forest and Manchester United's standings in the Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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6
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16 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
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18
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5 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -12 |
Nottingham Forest and Manchester United Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Oct 2025 - Premier League
23 Oct 2025 - Europa League
18 Oct 2025 - Premier League
5 Oct 2025 - Premier League
2 Oct 2025 - Europa League
27 Sept 2025 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Oct 2025 - Europa League
18 Oct 2025 - Premier League
2 Oct 2025 - Europa League
27 Sept 2025 - Premier League
31 Aug 2025 - Premier League
17 Aug 2025 - Premier League
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Oct 2025 - Premier League
5 Oct 2025 - Premier League
24 Sept 2025 - Europa League
20 Sept 2025 - Premier League
17 Sept 2025 - Carabao Cup
13 Sept 2025 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - Premier League
19 Oct 2025 - Premier League
4 Oct 2025 - Premier League
27 Sept 2025 - Premier League
20 Sept 2025 - Premier League
14 Sept 2025 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - Premier League
4 Oct 2025 - Premier League
20 Sept 2025 - Premier League
30 Aug 2025 - Premier League
17 Aug 2025 - Premier League
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Oct 2025 - Premier League
27 Sept 2025 - Premier League
14 Sept 2025 - Premier League
27 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
24 Aug 2025 - Premier League
30 May 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
0 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
1 Apr 2025 - Premier League
7 Dec 2024 - Premier League
28 Feb 2024 - FA Cup
30 Dec 2023 - Premier League
26 Aug 2023 - Premier League
16 Apr 2023 - Premier League
Nottingham Forest - Manchester United: Form Analysis
Forest were beaten 2-0 away at Bournemouth last weekend, failing to build on a 2-0 home win over Porto in the Europa League. That win is now looking like an exception, as Forest have lost eight of their last 11 competitive fixtures (W1, D2, L8).
In the league too, Forest were beaten in six of their last seven games (D1, L6), including four in a row. There’s no respite at this venue, as Forest have three losses in a row in the Premier League.
Forest have won their last three league games against United.
That stat is a reflection of United’s declining standards over the past few years. However, they come here after a 4-2 home win over Brighton last weekend that lifted Old Trafford. Amorim’s team has now won three league games in a row, including a 2-1 win over Liverpool.
That victory came on the road at Anfield, but United have struggled on their trips otherwise. They had lost three games in a row before Liverpool’s victory, including a League Cup defeat to Grimsby via penalties.
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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Missing players
O. Aina
O. Zinchenko
ForwardD. Bakwa
C. Wood
L. Martinez
H. Maguire
Nottingham Forest & Manchester United Squad Analysis
Oleksandr Zinchenko missed Forest’s game against Bournemouth but could make a return here. Chris Wood missed their last two games and remains doubtful. Dilane Bakwa and Ola Aina are their long-term injury absences.
Sean Dyche usually lines up his teams in a 4-2-3-1 formation, which offers him the flexibility of morphing into 4-4-2 when needed. Wood’s absence will be felt, as he scored two of their five league goals this season.
Morgan Gibbs-White has two goals in his last four league games against United!
United could have Harry Maguire fit for selection after missing against Brighton. Only Lisandro Martinez remains a long-term absence for the Red Devils. Maguire could slot in Lenny Yoro’s place in the heart of defence of their 3-4-3 system.
Benjamin Sesko could get a starting role ahead of Mason Mount, while Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo start right behind him. The Cameroonian has been United’s best player with four goals and an assist in nine league games, while Sesko, Bruno Fernandes, and Casemiro all have two goals each.
Most goals and assists
Nottingham Forest
Manchester United
Igor Jesus
(5 Goals)
B. Mbeumo
(5 Goals)
M. Gibbs-White
(3 Assists)
L. Shaw
(1 Assists)
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Casemiro
(1 Assists)
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A. Diallo
(1 Assists)
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B. Fernandes
(1 Assists)
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B. Mbeumo
(1 Assists)
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P. Dorgu
(1 Assists)
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H. Maguire
(1 Assists)
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K. Mainoo
(1 Assists)
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D. Dalot
(1 Assists)
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M. Mount
(1 Assists)
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A. Heaven
(1 Assists)
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B. Sesko
(1 Assists)
Nottingham Forest and Manchester United Stats in Premier League
Nottingham Forest - Manchester United Key Points
- Forest conceded in five of their six home matches this season in all competitions.
- Four of United’s last five Premier League matches saw both teams score goals.
- In four of their five away matches in all competitions this year, United saw goals from both teams.
- Three of the last four Premier League matches between United and Forest produced goals from both teams.
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Our Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Prediction
Forest lost touch with winning since matchday one and are deep in trouble. Six defeats in their last seven league games, including four in a row, is a worrying stat for the home team. The arrival of Sean Dyche is expected to invigorate a side that’s deep in a relegation battle. Ruben Amorim is at the other end of the form spectrum, as three wins in a row raised the expectations for the Red Devils.
United still have a lot of defensive issues to answer, and hence our Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United prediction is BTTS.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United - Other Interesting Predictions
Bryan Mbeumo to score anytime
Bryan Mbeumo has been Manchester United’s best player of the season so far. He has five goals and an assist in ten competitive matches this season, but his influence goes beyond just the goals. Mbeumo has netted three goals in his last two games, helping United win against Liverpool and Brighton. He could find the back of the net on this trip.
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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United match : Frequently asked questions
The Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United English Premier League match will not be shown live in the UK due to the 3pm blackout rule.
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Forest have some happy memories of playing United in recent times, not least because of the gradual decline of the Red Devils. Forest won their last three Premier League matches against United. Another win here will equal a streak of four consecutive top-flight wins, last observed between February 1909 and September 2010.
That record could spur Forest, who arrive here wishing for things to change. They lost six of their recent seven games in the Premier League, drawing the other, including the last four in a row. One has to go back to January 2004 to find the last instance of Forest losing five league matches in a row, when they were playing in the Championship.
The travelling fans will not be short of voice, as their team won their last three Premier League fixtures. This is their best such run since winning four in a row in February 2024.
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