Nottingham Forest - Manchester City predictions

Kickoff starts at 13:30 on 08/03/2025 played @ The City Ground refereed by Chris Kavanagh

It’s hard to see even the most ardent of Nottingham Forest fans expect a victory here. As clear underdogs, even a draw against Manchester City would be quite impressive, let alone an upset in the form of a home win.

With a price of 1.94 on them winning, The Citizens should definitely feel more confident going into this match. Of course, the difference is not insurmountable, so we’d say a draw is quite likely as well.

The previous round ended with a 0:0 draw at home for Tricky Trees. The scores were equal at half-time as well, which is certainly better for them than what most sportsbooks predicted would happen against Arsenal .

The last time we saw City in the Premier League, they played as the visitors at Tottenham Hotspur. Things could have gone either way if the betting odds are to be believed, but they secured a confident HT/FT victory with a solid performance throughout.

A high concessions rate is not a good look to have, and Forest have been on a downward spiral when it comes to their defensive performance. With 5 goals conceded over their past 3 games, there’s definite room for improvement.

The Citizens have registered 7 goals in their three previous home games, which is impressive by any measure. Although they’ll be playing as visitors on Saturday, it’s still a very good idea to look at Over markets.

Nottingham Forest sit in the Champions League spots, 19 points behind the table-toppers. After 28 rounds, the situation for the hosts is getting increasingly difficult knowing that 3.83 price does not exactly make them the favourites to win against Manchester City this Saturday.

City should ease past their Saturday rivals. It’s what top bookmakers online are suggesting as well with a 1.94 price on Away Win. Sitting in the Champions League spots after $MATSCHES matches, the visitors are eager to step it up and close the gap behind league leaders.

City took the home win last time they clashed with Forest, and they did so with a hefty lead. It’s no surprise most betting predictions are expecting another triumph despite the fact they’re playing as the away team in The City Ground.

Fortunately, none of the teams’ players has been injured or suspended recently. With their full lineups at their disposal, we’re in for an exciting match.

An Over 3.5 Goals is the best option for this fixture, though it’s not perfect by any means. That said, the notable risk of failure is worth it due to the considerable betting value that can be found in the 1 odds.

Betting tip (stake: 6/10): Over 3,5 goals 1 at 1xbet
Correct score prediction: 3:1

Nottingham Forest Last Five Matches

  • Date
  • League
  • Match
  • HT
  • FT
  • 03/03/2025
  • FA CUP
  • Nottingham Forest - Ipswich Town
  • (0:0)
  • 1:1
  • 26/02/2025
  • ENG PL
  • Nottingham Forest - Arsenal
  • (0:0)
  • 0:0
  • 23/02/2025
  • ENG PL
  • Newcastle United - Nottingham Forest
  • (4:1)
  • 4:3
  • 15/02/2025
  • ENG PL
  • Fulham - Nottingham Forest
  • (1:1)
  • 2:1
  • 11/02/2025
  • FA CUP
  • Exeter City - Nottingham Forest
  • (1:2)
  • 2:2

Manchester City Last Five Matches

  • Date
  • League
  • Match
  • HT
  • FT
  • 01/03/2025
  • FA CUP
  • Manchester City - Plymouth Argyle
  • (1:1)
  • 3:1
  • 26/02/2025
  • ENG PL
  • Tottenham Hotspur - Manchester City
  • (0:1)
  • 0:1
  • 23/02/2025
  • ENG PL
  • Manchester City - Liverpool
  • (0:2)
  • 0:2
  • 19/02/2025
  • UEFA CL
  • Real Madrid - Manchester City
  • (2:0)
  • 3:1
  • 15/02/2025
  • ENG PL
  • Manchester City - Newcastle United
  • (3:0)
  • 4:0

Nottingham Forest Form Graph last 5

Nottingham Forest Form Graph

Manchester City Form Graph last 5

Manchester City Form Graph

This season Head to Head

  • Date
  • League
  • Match
  • HT
  • FT
  • 04/12/2024
  • ENG PL
  • Manchester City - Nottingham Forest
  • (2:0)
  • 3:0

Nottingham Forest - Manchester City Head To Head

  • Season
  • League
  • Match
  • HT
  • FT
  • 24/25
  • ENG PL
  • Nottingham Forest - Manchester City
  • (0-0)
  • 1-0
  • 23/24
  • ENG PL
  • Nottingham Forest - Manchester City
  • (0-1)
  • 0-2
  • 22/23
  • ENG PL
  • Nottingham Forest - Manchester City
  • (0-1)
  • 1-1

Manchester City - Nottingham Forest Head To Head

  • Season
  • League
  • Match
  • HT
  • FT
  • 24/25
  • ENG PL
  • Manchester City - Nottingham Forest
  • (2-0)
  • 3-0
  • 23/24
  • ENG PL
  • Manchester City - Nottingham Forest
  • (2-0)
  • 2-0
  • 22/23
  • ENG PL
  • Manchester City - Nottingham Forest
  • (3-0)
  • 6-0
  • 08/09
  • FA CUP
  • Manchester City - Nottingham Forest
  • (0-2)
  • 0-3

Nottingham Forest - Manchester City odds

  • Bookmaker
  • 1
  • X
  • 2
  • O
  • U
  • 1(DNB)
  • 2(DNB)
  • 1X
  • X2
  • BTTS
  • William Hill
  • 1 : 3.60
  • X : 3.70
  • 2 : 1.95
  • O :
  • U :
  • 1 (DNB) :
  • 2 (DNB) :
  • 1X :
  • X2 :
  • BTTS :
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Standings

  • Team
  • MP
  • W
  • D
  • L
  • F
  • A
  • D
  • P
  • Last Five
  • 1
  • Liverpool
  • 28
  • 20
  • 7
  • 1
  • 66
  • 26
  • 40
  • 67
  • W W D W D
  • 2
  • Arsenal
  • 27
  • 15
  • 9
  • 3
  • 51
  • 23
  • 28
  • 54
  • D L W W W
  • 5
  • Chelsea
  • 27
  • 13
  • 7
  • 7
  • 52
  • 36
  • 16
  • 46
  • W L L W L
  • 9
  • Fulham
  • 27
  • 11
  • 9
  • 7
  • 40
  • 36
  • 4
  • 42
  • W L W W L
  • 11
  • Brentford
  • 27
  • 11
  • 5
  • 11
  • 48
  • 43
  • 5
  • 38
  • D W W L W
  • 16
  • Everton
  • 27
  • 7
  • 11
  • 9
  • 30
  • 34
  • -4
  • 32
  • D D W D W
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England Premier League other matches

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