Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

📍 Premier League, England
🕒 Sunday 17th May, 12:30 BST

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Over 2.5 Goals

Manchester United average 2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per home match this season. Nottingham Forest average 2.1 scored and 1.4 conceded in away fixtures. Manchester United 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 United have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home fixtures this season (7/10), and Nottingham Forest in 90% of away games (9/10). Manchester United average 2 scored and 1.2 conceded at home; Nottingham Forest 2.1 and 1.4 on the road.

Both teams have regularly seen both sides score this season — Manchester United in 80% of home games (8/10), Nottingham Forest in 60% away (6/10). Manchester United have scored in 100% of home fixtures; Nottingham Forest in 90% of away games.

Corner counts have been moderate to high for both sides this season — Manchester United see 8+ in 60% of home games, Nottingham Forest in 80% away. Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — Manchester United have seen 3+ goals in 70% 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 United (th) and Nottingham Forest (th) 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 35 23 7 5 67:26 +41 76
2 Manchester City 34 21 8 5 69:32 +37 71
3 Manchester United H 35 18 10 7 63:48 +15 64
4 Liverpool 35 17 7 11 59:47 +12 58
5 Aston Villa 35 17 7 11 48:44 +4 58
6 AFC Bournemouth 35 12 16 7 55:52 +3 52
7 Brentford 35 14 9 12 52:46 +6 51
8 Brighton & Hove Albion 35 13 11 11 49:42 +7 50
9 Everton 35 13 9 13 44:44 0 48
10 Fulham 35 14 6 15 44:49 -5 48
11 Chelsea 35 13 9 13 54:48 +6 48
12 Sunderland 35 12 11 12 37:46 -9 47
13 Newcastle United 35 13 6 16 49:51 -2 45
14 Crystal Palace 34 11 10 13 36:42 -6 43
15 Leeds United 35 10 13 12 47:52 -5 43
16 Nottingham Forest A 35 11 9 15 44:46 -2 42
17 Tottenham Hotspur 35 9 10 16 45:54 -9 37
18 West Ham United 35 9 9 17 42:61 -19 36
19 Burnley 35 4 8 23 35:71 -36 20
20 Wolverhampton Wanderers 35 3 9 23 25:63 -38 18

Team Form

Manchester United 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 United (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 United have seen both teams score in 80% 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 United (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 8 (80%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of Manchester United'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 United (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 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 5 (50%)

Under Goals

Manchester United (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 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 5 (50%)

Team Goals

Manchester United have scored 2+ goals in 30% of home games this season, Nottingham Forest in 40% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Manchester United (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 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Manchester United (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Manchester United (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 20 (2 avg) 21 (2.1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 12 (1.2 avg) 14 (1.4 avg)

Match Corners

Nottingham Forest frequently reach high corner counts away from home (70%), while Manchester United are lower at home (50%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Manchester United (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 2 (20%) 4 (40%)

Team Corners

Manchester United have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 50% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.

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

Corners Won

Manchester United (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Corners Conceded

Manchester United (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 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Manchester United 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 United 1.6
Draw 4
Nottingham Forest 5.25

Half Time Result

Manchester United 2.1
Draw 2.5
Nottingham Forest 5

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.67
No 2.1

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.17
Over 2.5 1.6
Over 3.5 2.5
Under 1.5 4.6
Under 2.5 2.35
Under 3.5 1.57

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.28
Over 1.5 2.25

Manchester United Goals

Over 0.5 1.1
Over 1.5 1.53

Nottingham Forest Goals

Over 0.5 1.44
Over 1.5 3.25

Today's Football Acca

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    91% combined
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    91% combined
  • Bettembourg W vs Ell W 16:00 BST | Ligue 1 Women, Luxembourg Bettembourg W have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/10 home matches this season · Ell W have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.36
    86% combined
Acca odds (approx) 2.71
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Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?

Over 2.5 Goals — Manchester United have seen 3+ goals in 70% 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 United or Nottingham Forest?

Manchester United 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 United and Nottingham Forest?

Possibly — Manchester United frequently see both teams score at home (80%), while Nottingham Forest are lower on the road (60%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

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

Yes, likely — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of Manchester United'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 United or Nottingham Forest?

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

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

Possibly — Nottingham Forest frequently reach high corner counts away (70%), while Manchester United are lower at home (50%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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