Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 28th February 2024

Manchester United go up against Nottingham Forest this coming Wednesday for a FA Cup meeting at City Ground.

Nottingham Forest and Manchester United clashed in the EFL Cup semifinal last season, with the latter claiming two imperious wins. This is their only chance of silverware this season but looked conspicuously tame against Fulham on Saturday with in-form Rasmus Højlund sitting out.

Nottingham Forest only average a modest 1.5 goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament, in which they scored 15 goals. They also conceded 17 for an average of 1.7 per game. They kept their opponents from scoring twice.

Manchester United show off splendid stats in their last ten matches, where they hit the target 2.1 times on average per game. They scored 21 goals and conceded nine, an average of 0.9 a game. They held on for a clean sheet in three of these.

Nottingham Forest most likely didn't aim for a cup-run this season, but now they have made it so far and you never take lightly to a home game against Manchester United. Forest have already beaten "The Red Devils" here this season and stand a good chance of repeating that feat.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Prediction

Nottingham Forest Form

Showing inconsistent form, Nottingham Forest lost two of their past three matches, going down 2-3 against Newcastle, before beating West Ham 2-0. The joy was short-lived, as Aston Villa proved too strong in a 4-2 defeat. Nottingham Forest claimed four wins in their last six FA Cup matches at the City Ground, Nottingham. They came through these games with a record of one draw and one defeat, in which they conceded nine and scored 15 goals.

Manchester United Form

In the last three matches, Manchester United beat Aston Villa 1-2, won 1-2 against Luton, and lost 1-2 against Fulham. Manchester United performed a very admirable four wins in six FA Cup away matches, drawing none but losing twice as well. They scored 17 times, while also conceding 14 goals.

Nottingham Forest and Manchester United are both scoring more or less for fun right now, and a very entertaining game should be on the menu. More often than not, their matches against each other turn out high scoring affairs.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Squads

Nottingham Forest Squad

The 50-year-old manager of Nottingham Forest, Nuno Espirito Santo, will select the lineup against Manchester United from the players listed below:

Andrew Omobamidele, Anthony Elanga, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Cheikhou Kouyate, Chris Wood, Danilo, Divock Origi, Felipe, Giovanni Reyna, Gonzalo Montiel, Harry Arter, Harry Toffolo, Ibrahim Sangare, Matt Turner, Matz Sels, Morgan Gibbs-White, Moussa Niakhate, Murillo, Neco Williams, Nicolas Dominguez, Nuno Tavares, Odisseas Vlachodimos, Ola Aina, Rodrigo Ribeiro, Ryan Yates, Taiwo Awoniyi, Wayne Hennessey, Willy Boly.

Manchester United Squad

Listed below is the full squad of Manchester United players that the manager Erik ten Hag will choose from for the upcoming game:

Altay Bayindir, Andre Onana, Tom Heaton, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Raphael Varane, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, Willy Kambwala, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Omari Forson, Scott McTominay, Sofyan Amrabat, Alejandro Garnacho, Amad Diallo, Anthony Martial, Antony, Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hoejlund, Shola Shoretire.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Team News

At the time of writing, it looks as if only two players are unavailable for Nottingham Forest, when they prepare for their upcoming assignment.

Gonzalo Montiel and Chris Wood are all absent from the Nottingham Forest squad that faces Manchester United at City Ground, Nottingham.

Manchester United could have a whole host of players on the injured and absent players for their next match, as seven players are nursing various problems. For instance, Manchester United won't be able to field Andre Onana as he serves out a ban following too many cards.

Manchester United need to do without Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Anthony Martial, Mason Mount, Antony and Tyrell Malacia, who are not fit enough to travel to City Ground, Nottingham.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Lineups

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United H2H

Nottingham Forest picked up one win in their previous six matches against Manchester United, while the latter claimed five wins in these, with the remaining finishing a draw. The bookies best betting odds on a draw at full-time are at 13/5.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Betting Tips

Having scored just once lately in the FA Cup, Chris Wood will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. The Red Devils hope Bruno Fernandes can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of five FA Cup goals in his last six FA Cup games.

Nottingham Forest claimed a modest two wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing six. Manchester United won five of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost three of the games in this run. Goals are flowing freely for Nottingham Forest on home soil currently, as both teams scored in seven of their last 10 matches here. Both teams were also on target six times in Manchester United''s last 10 league games away from home.

Nottingham Forest saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in nine of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Manchester United. They performed an average of 2.4 goals in these.