Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Football Stats

📍 Premier League, England
🕒 Saturday 27th December, 12:30 GMT

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Our Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

Nottingham Forest sit 17th in the table after 15 games, averaging 1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per home match this season. Manchester City are 2nd after 15 games, averaging 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded on the road. Manchester City carry the better away form into this fixture (6/10, 60%), while Nottingham Forest have won 3/10 at home (30%).

Both sides have been involved in low-scoring matches this season. Nottingham Forest have seen 3+ goals in only 20% of home fixtures; Manchester City in 40% away. Nottingham Forest average 1 scored and 0.8 conceded at home, Manchester City 1.6 and 0.9 on the road — the numbers point toward a tight game.

BTTS figures are mid-range for both sides — Nottingham Forest at 50% in home games (5/10), Manchester City at 40% away (4/10). Neither a clear yes nor no based on the stats alone.

Manchester City are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 70% of away fixtures, 7/10). Nottingham Forest are lower at home (20%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.

Our Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals — Nottingham Forest have stayed under 3 goals in 80% of home games, Manchester City in 60% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

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League Table

The full Premier League table for the 2025/2026 season, with Nottingham Forest (17th) and Manchester City (2nd) 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 A 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 H 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 have shown strong away form this season (60% wins), while Nottingham Forest have been less dominant at home (30%). The visitors may have the form edge in this one.

Nottingham Forest (Home Form) Manchester City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Drawn 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Lost 3 (30%) 1 (10%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Nottingham Forest have seen both teams score in 50% of home games, Manchester City in 40% of away games. The full BTTS breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Nottingham Forest (Home Form) Manchester City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 4 (40%)

Match Goals

Nottingham Forest have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 20% of home games, Manchester City in 40% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Nottingham Forest (Home Form) Manchester City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Under Goals

Nottingham Forest (Home Form) Manchester City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 8 (80%) 6 (60%)
Under 3.5 Goals 9 (90%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Nottingham Forest have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Manchester City in 30% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Nottingham Forest (Home Form) Manchester City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Nottingham Forest (Home Form) Manchester City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Nottingham Forest (Home Form) Manchester City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 10 (1 avg) 16 (1.6 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 8 (0.8 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)

Match Corners

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

Nottingham Forest (Home Form) Manchester City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 2 (20%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 1 (10%) 7 (70%)
Over 11.5 Corners 1 (10%) 6 (60%)
Over 12.5 Corners 0 (0%) 5 (50%)

Team Corners

Nottingham Forest have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Manchester City win 6+ corners in 60% of away games, generating consistent attacking corner opportunities, and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of away matches.

Corners Won

Nottingham Forest (Home Form) Manchester City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 6 (60%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 6 (60%)

Corners Conceded

Nottingham Forest (Home Form) Manchester City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City. 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 Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City 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

Nottingham Forest 5.7
Draw 4.15
Manchester City 1.67

Half Time Result

Nottingham Forest 5.3
Draw 2.55
Manchester City 2.13

Double Chance

Nottingham Forest or Draw 2.35
Nottingham Forest or Manchester City 1.23
Draw or Manchester City 1.13

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.67
No 2.46

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.21
Over 2.5 1.65
Over 3.5 2.68
Under 1.5 5.6
Under 2.5 2.5
Under 3.5 1.58

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.3
Over 1.5 2.38

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.25
Over 9.5 1.54
Over 10.5 2.16
Over 11.5 2.38

Nottingham Forest Goals

Over 0.5 1.5
Over 1.5 3.5

Manchester City Goals

Over 0.5 1.1
Over 1.5 1.53

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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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?

Under 2.5 Goals — Nottingham Forest have stayed under 3 goals in 80% of home games, Manchester City in 60% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

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

Manchester City arrive in the better form — winning 60% of away games in Premier League this season compared to Nottingham Forest's 30% at home. The visitors may have the edge.

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

Mixed — Nottingham Forest have seen BTTS in 50% of home games, Manchester City in 40% 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 Nottingham Forest and Manchester City?

Uncertain — Nottingham Forest have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 20% of home games, Manchester City in 40% of away games in Premier League. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

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

Manchester City have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 30% of away games compared to Nottingham Forest's 10% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

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

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

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