Nottingham Forest vs Man City predictions, odds, betting tips and team news
Nottingham Forest host Man City in a Premier League showdown on Saturday, March 8th, at 12:30pm (UK time).
Over 2.5 goals and Erling Haaland anytime scorer (7/4 with BetMGM)
In seven of their last ten away matches in the Premier League, Manchester City have seen more than 2.5 goals scored. This season, City’s away games average 3.4 goals per match, while Nottingham Forest’s home games average 2.6 goals per match. Erling Haaland has scored 28 goals in 37 appearances this season, including 10 in his last 12.
Chris Wood anytime goalscorer (2/1 with Bet365)
No player has scored more Premier League home goals this season than Chris Wood, who has netted 10 times. The Kiwi striker is responsible for 48% of Nottingham Forest’s goals at the City Ground. He enters this game having scored in each of his last three home appearances, totalling five goals, including a hat-trick against Brighton.
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Nottingham Forest vs Man City Odds
How both teams go into Nottingham Forest vs Man City
Unquestionably, Nottingham Forest have been the surprise package of this season’s Premier League. As of now, they find themselves above the soon-to-be dethroned champions, Manchester City, in the standings. However, recent performances have been disappointing, with Forest losing three of their last five matches after a strong run of seven wins from eight games. This successful streak began after a humbling 3-0 loss to City. Nevertheless, Forest remains in third place, and with their championship hopes extinguished (even if not mathematically), their focus has shifted to securing a top-four finish and bringing European Cup football back to the City Ground. It’s worth noting that Forest, under the legendary Brian Clough, are former two-time European champions, having won those crowns in back-to-back seasons. Their last participation in the tournament came in the 1980/81 season when, as defending champions, they were eliminated in the first round by CSKA Sofia.
No one could have foreseen Manchester City going off the rails this season. Pep Guardiola’s men now have only the FA Cup to fight for as they head into March, a stark contrast to recent seasons when they were deeply involved in the Premier League title race and looking to progress further in the Champions League. Any chance of competing in Europe’s premier competition next season will now depend on finishing in the top four, though there is a possibility that England could secure an extra Champions League spot for next season, meaning a fifth-place finish might suffice. Still, there is no guarantee that City will achieve this given their inconsistent form. A stretch of one win and six losses over nine games all but ended their hopes of winning a fifth consecutive Premier League title. Since then, there has been a slight improvement, with four wins and one draw in five matches; however, City have suffered two losses in their last four games.
Nottingham Forest team news
Brazilian goalkeeper Carlos Miguel is the only player missing for Nottingham Forest after suffering a thigh injury, but there is no return date yet.
Man City team news
Rodri remains a long-term absentee for Manchester City, while John Stones and Manuel Akanji are sidelined until the final weeks of the season. Erling Haaland may return before this match, but there is currently no set return date for Oscar Bobb, who sustained a leg injury before the season started.
Nottingham Forest vs Man City head-to-head
Manchester City aims to secure their fourth consecutive Premier League victory against Forest, having remained unbeaten in their last five encounters. In total, Forest have managed to win only one of their last ten meetings across all competitions, suffering seven losses and two draws.
| Nottingham Forest vs Man City H2H | |||||||
| Date | Score | Competition | |||||
| 04 Dec 2024 | Manchester City 3-0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League | |||||
| 28 Apr 2024 | Nottingham Forest 0-2 Manchester City | Premier League | |||||
| 23 Sep 2023 | Manchester City 2-0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League | |||||
| 18 Feb 2023 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Manchester City | Premier League | |||||
| 31 Aug 2022 | Manchester City 6-0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League | |||||
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