Nottingham Forest vs Man City Premier League Predictions & Tips

Top 3 Bets Summary

Full-Time Result: Manchester City to Win @ 1.70
Team Goals: Manchester City Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.61
Player Prop: Erling Haaland to Score Anytime @ 1.72

Nottingham Forest

Draw

Manchester City

Odds are subject to change. Last updated November 6, 2026 2:24 pm

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Match Details

Location: Nottingham, England
Stadium: City Ground
Date: 07/11/2026
Kick-off Time: 19:30 SAST

Top 3 Betting Picks for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City

Picks	Winner prediction	Type of bet	Odds
Pick 1	Manchester City	Match Winner	1.70
Pick 2	Manchester City	Over 1.5 Team Goals	1.61
Pick 3	Erling Haaland	Anytime Goalscorer	1.72

Pick 1: Full-Time Result – Manchester City to Win

Manchester City to win @ 1.70

Enzo Maresca’s side cannot afford another slip-up if they want to catch Arsenal at the top of the table.
The visitors have won six of their last nine encounters against the hosts, proving their head-to-head edge.
The home side is winless in their last five, sitting 19th and failing to score in four home matches.

Pick 2: Goals Market – Manchester City Over 1.5 Goals

Manchester City to score Over 1.5 goals @ 1.61

The visitors boast the second-best attack in the league, netting 20 goals on a massive 18.31 xG.
They have scored over 1.5 goals in 10 of their 15 competitive fixtures this season.
Historically, they have cleared this goal line in six of their last seven matchups against this specific opponent.

Pick 3: Player Prop – Erling Haaland to Score Anytime

Erling Haaland to score anytime @ 1.72

The Norwegian powerhouse leads the league with nine goals and an incredible 6.55 xG.
He has registered a league-high 34 shots this season, making him the ultimate value play in the engine room of the attack.
Despite a recent dry spell, his underlying data suggests a massive bounce-back performance is imminent.

Recent Form & Head-to-Head

When diving into the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City H2H stats, the historical dominance of the visitors is clear. Out of 109 historical clashes, the Manchester outfit has claimed 46 victories compared to 34 for the hosts. In their last five meetings, the title contenders have walked away with three wins, averaging 2.6 goals per game combined. Last season’s encounters delivered a 2-1 away win for the title chasers, followed by a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Etihad.

Form-wise, the numbers paint a stark contrast. The home side has the worst attack in the league, scoring just six goals while drastically underperforming their 14.34 xG by -8.34. Meanwhile, the visitors are dominating possession metrics (over 64%) and have already smashed in 20 goals this campaign. Bettors looking for accumulator value should note this massive disparity in finishing quality.

Matchups	Man City Wins	Forest Wins	Draws
109	46	34	29

Match Preview: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City

The stakes could not be higher as Nottingham Forest prepare to host Manchester City in what promises to be a gripping Premier League showdown. The hosts are desperate for survival points, languishing in the relegation zone with a disastrous run of form. Oliver Glasner’s men must find their shooting boots quickly, or risk being blown away by a visiting side out for blood.

On the other side of the pitch, the visitors are reeling from uncharacteristic back-to-back league defeats. Sitting three points adrift of the summit, they are in a straight shootout for the title and cannot afford to drop more points. Expect a relentless, high-possession assault from the away side as they look to break down a stubborn low block.

The hosts must radically improve their 3.95% shot conversion rate to stand a chance.
The visitors are desperate to bounce back and keep their title hopes alive.
Expect a tactical battle of high possession versus a disciplined low block

Team News & Predicted Lineups

Checking the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City team news is vital before placing your R100 stakes. The hosts are sweating over the fitness of Igor Jesus and Nicolas Dominguez, who are both questionable but might make the bench. Nicola Savona remains sidelined, forcing Glasner to rely heavily on Morgan Gibbs-White to create magic in the final third.

The visitors arrive with a nearly fully fit squad, providing maximum firepower for your Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City predictions. Antoine Semenyo is the only confirmed absentee for Maresca’s side. Expect a star-studded starting XI designed to dominate the ball and feed their deadly Norwegian striker from the first whistle.

Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Sels; Cunha, Murillo, Milenković, Muñoz; Schlager, McAtee; Williams, Ndoye, Gibbs-White; Delap.

Manchester City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, Khusanov, Gvardiol; Bouaddi, Anderson; Ndiaye, Fernández, Doku; Haaland.

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