Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Football Stats

📍 Premier League, England
🕒 Wednesday 4th March, 19:30 GMT

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Over 2.5 Goals

Manchester City sit 2nd in the table after 26 games, averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per home match this season. Nottingham Forest are 17th after 26 games, averaging 2.2 scored and 1.4 conceded on the road. Manchester City have the stronger home record this season (7/10, 70%) against a Nottingham Forest side who've won 5/10 away (50%).

Goals look likely from both ends. Manchester City have seen 3+ goals in 90% of home fixtures this season (9/10), and Nottingham Forest in 90% of away games (9/10). Manchester City average 2.2 scored and 0.9 conceded at home; Nottingham Forest 2.2 and 1.4 on the road.

Both teams have regularly seen both sides score this season — Manchester City in 60% of home games (6/10), Nottingham Forest in 60% away (6/10). Manchester City have scored in 100% of home fixtures; Nottingham Forest in 90% of away games.

Manchester City regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 80% of fixtures, 8/10). Nottingham Forest are lower on the road (50%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — Manchester City have seen 3+ goals in 90% of home games, Nottingham Forest in 90% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Premier League table for the 2025/2026 season, with Manchester City (2nd) and Nottingham Forest (17th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premier League 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Arsenal 38 26 7 5 71:27 +44 85
2 Manchester City H 38 23 9 6 77:35 +42 78
3 Manchester United 38 20 11 7 69:50 +19 71
4 Aston Villa 38 19 8 11 56:49 +7 65
5 Liverpool 38 17 9 12 63:53 +10 60
6 AFC Bournemouth 38 13 18 7 58:54 +4 57
7 Sunderland 38 14 12 12 42:48 -6 54
8 Brentford 38 14 11 13 55:52 +3 53
9 Brighton & Hove Albion 38 14 11 13 52:46 +6 53
10 Fulham 38 15 7 16 47:51 -4 52
11 Chelsea 38 14 10 14 58:52 +6 52
12 Newcastle United 38 14 7 17 53:55 -2 49
13 Everton 38 13 10 15 47:50 -3 49
14 Leeds United 38 11 14 13 49:56 -7 47
15 Crystal Palace 38 11 12 15 41:51 -10 45
16 Nottingham Forest A 38 11 11 16 48:51 -3 44
17 Tottenham Hotspur 38 10 11 17 48:57 -9 41
18 West Ham United 38 10 9 19 46:65 -19 39
19 Burnley 38 4 10 24 38:75 -37 22
20 Wolverhampton Wanderers 38 3 11 24 27:68 -41 20

Team Form

Manchester City hold a clear edge in home form this season (70% wins), while Nottingham Forest have been less consistent on the road (50%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

Manchester City (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Drawn 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Lost 2 (20%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Manchester City have seen both teams score in 60% of home games this season, Nottingham Forest in 60% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

Manchester City (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 90% of Manchester City's home games and 90% of Nottingham Forest's away games this season. Both sides have consistently featured in high-scoring matches.

Over Goals

Manchester City (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 2.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 5 (50%)

Under Goals

Manchester City (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 2.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 5 (50%)

Team Goals

Both sides regularly get on the scoresheet — Manchester City have scored 1+ in 80% of home games, Nottingham Forest in 70% of away games. Goals from both sides look likely even if the totals stay modest.

Goals Scored

Manchester City (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Manchester City (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Manchester City (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 22 (2.2 avg) 22 (2.2 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 9 (0.9 avg) 14 (1.4 avg)

Match Corners

Both Manchester City (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Nottingham Forest (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Manchester City (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 6 (60%) 4 (40%)

Team Corners

Manchester City win 6+ corners in 70% of home games, generating decent attacking corner opportunities, and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Nottingham Forest have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

Manchester City (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 9 (90%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 2 (20%)

Corners Conceded

Manchester City (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

27 Dec 2025
Nottingham Forest
1 – 2 HT: 0-0
Manchester City
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
27 Apr 2025
Nottingham Forest
0 – 2 HT: 0-1
Manchester City
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
08 Mar 2025
Nottingham Forest
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Manchester City
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
04 Dec 2024
Manchester City
3 – 0 HT: 2-0
Nottingham Forest
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
28 Apr 2024
Nottingham Forest
0 – 2 HT: 0-1
Manchester City
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
23 Sep 2023
Manchester City
2 – 0 HT: 2-0
Nottingham Forest
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
18 Feb 2023
Nottingham Forest
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Manchester City
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
31 Aug 2022
Manchester City
6 – 0 HT: 3-0
Nottingham Forest
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
03 Jan 2009
Manchester City
0 – 3 HT: 0-2
Nottingham Forest
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Manchester City 1.37
Draw 5
Nottingham Forest 8.4

Half Time Result

Manchester City 1.9
Draw 2.66
Nottingham Forest 7.45

Double Chance

Manchester City or Draw 1.1
Manchester City or Nottingham Forest 1.2
Draw or Nottingham Forest 3.18

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.8
No 1.95

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.14
Over 2.5 1.7
Over 3.5 2.64
Under 1.5 4.9
Under 2.5 2.31
Under 3.5 1.48

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.28
Over 1.5 2.42

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.22
Over 9.5 1.4
Over 10.5 1.94
Over 11.5 2.04

Manchester City Goals

Over 0.5 1.07
Over 1.5 1.43

Nottingham Forest Goals

Over 0.5 1.71
Over 1.5 4.3

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
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    100% combined
  • Tuggeranong United U23 vs Monaro Panthers U23 08:30 BST | Capital Territory NPL Youth League, Australia Tuggeranong United U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Monaro Panthers U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.5
    91% combined
  • Tuggeranong United vs Monaro Panthers 10:30 BST | Capital Territory, Australia Tuggeranong United have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Monaro Panthers have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Sydney Olympic U20 vs SD Raiders U20 08:30 BST | New South Wales NPL Youth League, Australia Sydney Olympic U20 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/8 home matches this season · SD Raiders U20 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    85% combined
Acca odds (approx) 3.33
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Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest?

Over 2.5 Goals — Manchester City have seen 3+ goals in 90% of home games, Nottingham Forest in 90% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Manchester City or Nottingham Forest?

Manchester City have a slight form edge at home (70% wins) over Nottingham Forest on the road (50% wins) in Premier League. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest?

Mixed — Manchester City have seen BTTS in 60% of home games, Nottingham Forest in 60% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Premier League fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest?

Yes, likely — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 90% of Manchester City's home games and 90% of Nottingham Forest's away games in Premier League. Both sides consistently feature in high-scoring matches.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Manchester City or Nottingham Forest?

Nottingham Forest have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 40% of away games compared to Manchester City's 30% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest?

Yes — both Manchester City (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Nottingham Forest (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premier League. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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