Man City vs Nottingham Forest predictions, odds, betting tips and team news
Man City vs Nottingham Forest
Man City and Nottingham Forest lock horns in a Premier League clash on Wednesday, December 4th, at 7:30pm (UK time), with the match broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.
Pep Guardiola’s side will look to end a run of four consecutive league defeats, while Forest are enjoying a solid start to the campaign and can jump above City in the table, should they win on Wednesday evening.
Matheus Nunes Over 0.5 Shots on Target (23/10 with BetMGM)
Matheus Nunes has taken up a more attacking role for Manchester City this season, and the bet that jumps off the page against Forest is for the Portuguese international to record Over 0.5 shots on target.
Nunes has started nine matches for City this season and has recorded shots on target in four of those, twice managing numerous attempts, including four against Watford and two against Spurs in the EFL Cup.
The 26-year-old has scored on three occasions this term, and there is no denying this is very much a priced-based play. BetMGM go a massive 23/10 that he lands one between the sticks at the Etihad, and with other firms such as Paddy Power and Betfair pricing this same bet at just 8/13, I make BetMGM’s offering a lovely proposition.
Elliot Anderson to be Carded (6/1 with be365)
I’ve also had a few quid on Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson to be carded. I’ve been impressed with the young Scot this season, but at 6/1 he looks a shade too big to pick up a booking.
At Newcastle last season, Anderson averaged 0.30 cards per 90 minutes. Since his switch to Forest, that figure has risen to 0.38 cards per 90, with him collecting three yellows in the league before December. Bet365 are top priced on this selection at 6/1, which is reasonable for a player who has given away at least one foul in his last seven matches and is up against a Manchester City attack.
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How both teams go into Man City vs Nottingham Forest
The situation has deteriorated for defending Premier League champions Manchester City, who now sit 11 points behind the leaders after 13 matches. They have made unwanted history as the first reigning champions in the English top flight to suffer five consecutive defeats across all competitions since Chelsea in March 1956. Their recent 2-0 defeat to Liverpool was the latest nail in the coffin and left plenty of pundits declaring them out of the title race. Despite Pep Guardiola’s recent contract extension, it is evident that he is facing the most challenging period of his eight-year tenure at the club.
Nottingham Forest’s impressive start to the campaign continued last weekend as they managed a 1-0 victory over Ipswich thanks to a goal from Chris Wood. The New Zealand international has now managed nine top-flight goals this term and should his side collect three points above City on Wednesday, they would jump above Pep Guardiola’s side in the table, and potentially find themselves in the Champions League places.
Man City team news
Jeremy Doku and Kevin De Bruyne both appeared from the substitute bench against Liverpool and could be in line for starts after the quick turnaround. Oscar Bobb remains sidelined, while Rodri is a long-term absentee.
Nottingham Forest team news
Ibrahim Sangaré and Danilo are both unavailable and are not set to return until the new year for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.
Man City vs Nottingham Forest head-to-head
Nottingham Forest have claimed one success over Manchester City in their nine meetings (six losses and two draws).
| Man City vs Nottingham Forest H2H | |||||||
| Date | Score | Competition | |||||
| 28 Apr 2024 | Nottingham Forest 0-2 Man City | Premier League | |||||
| 23 Sep 2023 | Man City2-0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League | |||||
| 18 Feb 2023 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Man City | Premier League | |||||
| 31 Aug 2022 | Man City 6-0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League | |||||
| 03 Jan 2009 | Man City 0-3 Nottingham Forest | FA Cup | |||||
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