Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 16th April 2023

We are zooming in on Nottingham Forest and Manchester United, as the duo face each other at City Ground, Nottingham this coming Sunday in what surely will be an exciting Premier League clash.

As it is one of the "top against the bottom" game, Manchester United should prove to be too strong for Nottingham Forest, although playing away from home. We have not seen enough from the hosts lately to consider them up for the task at City Ground, Nottingham.

Nottingham Forest scored eight times in the last ten outings for an average of 0.8 goals a game. They conceded 19 and managed one clean sheet.

Manchester United are currently decent goalscorers, as they managed a bearable 14 goals in the past ten outings for an average of 1.4 goals a game. Their opponents scored a total of 15 goals, and while Manchester United claimed five clean sheets, they conceded an average of 1.5 goals per match.

The last time these two teams squared up, Manchester United ran out 3-0 winners which they surely won't mind doing again at City Ground, Nottingham.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Prediction

Nottingham Forest Form

In their previous three outings, Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Wolverhampton, before losing 2-1 against Leeds and 2-0 against Aston Villa. Nottingham Forest claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Premier League. They also drew three and lost one, scored eight goals and conceded six.

Manchester United Form

Manchester United look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last three matches saw them gaining seven points. They ran out 1-0 and 2-0 winners against Brentford and Everton, respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Sevilla, who claimed a point in a 2-2 draw. Manchester United won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Premier League. The scoreline from these matches says 13 goals conceded and six scored.

Nottingham Forest don't look like a team currently possessing a form that is capable of shutting out Manchester United, and the away win is our the bet on Sunday.

Manchester United have been very dominant in their previous ten encounters with teams from the bottom six. They picked up more points against lowly ranked opponents than any other top team this season. They collected eight wins, 26 points, while scoring 19 and conceding three goals. Nottingham Forest enjoy a record of six wins, nine draws and 15 defeats in the Premier League this season. Manchester United are looking at 17 wins, five draws and seven defeats in the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Stats

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Squads

Nottingham Forest Squad

The 43-year-old Nottingham Forest manager, Steve Cooper, will select the lineup against Manchester United from these players (the statistics in the brackets refer to scored goals and games played in the Premier League this season):

Dean Henderson (0/18), Keylor Navas (0/10), Wayne Hennessey (0/0), Felipe (0/9), Giulian Biancone (0/0), Harry Toffolo (0/15), Joe Worrall (1/23), Moussa Niakhate (0/6), Neco Williams (0/28), Omar Richards (0/0), Renan Lodi (0/20), Scott McKenna (0/18), Serge Aurier (1/18), Steve Cook (0/12), Willy Boly (0/8), Andre Ayew (0/0), Cafu (0/0), Cheikhou Kouyate (1/15), Danilo (0/0), Gustavo Scarpa (0/0), Harry Arter (0/0), Jack Colback (0/11), Jesse Lingard (0/16), Jonjo Shelvey (0/11), Morgan Gibbs-White (2/29), Orel Mangala (1/19), Remo Freuler (0/26), Ryan Yates (0/21), Tyrese Fornah (0/0), Will Swan (0/0), Alex Mighten (0/0), Brennan Johnson (8/30), Chris Wood (3/25), Emmanuel Dennis (2/16), Lyle Taylor (0/0), Sam Surridge (0/0), Taiwo Awoniyi (4/19).

Manchester United Squad

Here is the full squad of the away team. The 53 year-old Manchester United manager ten Hag will select his starting XI from these players:

David De Gea (0/29), Jack Butland (0/0), Tom Heaton (0/0), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (0/12), Brandon Williams (0/0), Diogo Dalot (0/20), Harry Maguire (0/12), Lisandro Martinez (1/27), Luke Shaw (1/24), Phil Jones (0/0), Raphael Varane (0/21), Tyrell Malacia (0/17), Victor Lindelof (0/11), Bruno Fernandes (5/28), Casemiro (2/19), Christian Eriksen (1/20), Donny van de Beek (0/7), Facundo Pellistri (0/3), Fred (2/26), Jadon Sancho (4/17), Kobbie Mainoo (0/1), Marcel Sabitzer (0/8), Scott McTominay (1/21), Alejandro Garnacho (2/15), Anthony Elanga (0/16), Anthony Martial (4/12), Antony (3/17), Marcus Rashford (15/29), Mason Greenwood (0/0), Wout Weghorst (0/10).

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Team News

Nottingham Forest could have as many as nine players on the injured and absent list, when they face up to Manchester United on Sunday.

Neco Williams, Taiwo Awoniyi, Tyrese Fornah, Jesse Lingard, Jonjo Shelvey, Cheikhou Kouyate, Giulian Biancone, Moussa Niakhate and Omar Richards nurses various injuries and won't take part for Nottingham Forest against Manchester United at City Ground, Nottingham.

Manchester United face a list of five absentees from the squad ahead of their next match on Sunday against Nottingham Forest. For instance, Manchester United won't be able to field Mason Greenwood as he serves out a ban following too many cards.

Marcel Sabitzer, Donny van de Beek, Lisandro Martinez and Jadon Sancho all face a spell on the sidelines for Manchester United due to various injuries.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Lineups

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United H2H

Manchester United ended up winning 3-0 in the most recent meeting between these two rivals. Rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind at City Ground, Nottingham. Nottingham Forest go into their upcoming match against Manchester United with a 0% winning record in recent meetings. This gives them a 0-0-1 record in the latest encounters with their next opponent. A record worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Results

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Betting Tips

Brennan Johnson has three strikes in six Premier League matches for Nottingham Forest, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Manchester United. The visitors are looking to Marcus Rashford, who has provided his team with three Premier League goals.

Goals should be on the menu at City Ground, Nottingham, with both teams scoring in six of the last 10 matches at home for Nottingham Forest. The same outcome paid dividends in three of the last 10 away games for Manchester United.

Nottingham Forest saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Manchester United, who managed to score 1.6 times in those matches.