Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 30th December 2023

The Premier League clash at City Ground, Nottingham on Saturday sees Nottingham Forest hosting opponents Manchester United.

Nottingham Forest rank 16th with 17 points to their name from 19 matches, while visitors Manchester United rank sixth in the table on 31 points.

Nottingham Forest are out to avenge a disappointing loss against Manchester United in their most recent meeting. According to the bookmakers, the home side could be in for another tough ride, though as it looks like an fairly unequal pairing at City Ground, Nottingham.

Nottingham Forest are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 12 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.2 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 22 goals, or an average of 2.2 a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to one clean sheet in this run.

The Red Devils are currently not the most scoring team in the Premier League, as they only found the back of the net ten times in ten matches. This is an average of just one goals a game in which they conceded 12 times, an average of 1.2 per game. They managed four clean sheets in these.

The late encounter in the Premier League between these two teams was a belter of a 3-2 match. Are we in for a similar goal-fest this coming Saturday?

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Prediction

Nottingham Forest Form

In their last three games, Nottingham Forest lost 0-2 against Tottenham, got defeated 2-3 by Bournemouth before winning 1-3 against Newcastle. Nottingham Forest claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Premier League, which also saw them drawing one and losing four matches, in which they scored eight and conceded 11 goals.

Manchester United Form

In their last three matches, Manchester United drew 0-0 with Liverpool, lost 2-0 against West Ham and beat Aston Villa 3-2. Manchester United won half their previous six away matches in the Premier League, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored six goals whilst conceding four.

Going forward, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United are both in decent form, while at the same time being generous in defence. We are confident, both teams will find the back of the net on Saturday.

Nottingham Forest fought their way to one win and three points from their last six games against teams inside the top six. They were on target five times in these matches, but also let in 12 goals. Manchester United won five of their previous six encounters with opponents from the bottom six of the Premier League. They scored ten and conceded four goals and collected 15 points. Nottingham Forest enjoy a record of four wins, five draws and ten defeats in the Premier League this season. Manchester United are looking at ten wins, one draw and eight defeats in the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Squads

Nottingham Forest Squad

The 49-year-old coach of the home team, Nuno Espirito Santo, will select the lineup against Manchester United from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season:

Ethan Horvath (0/0), Matt Turner (0/14), Odisseas Vlachodimos (0/5), Wayne Hennessey (0/0), Andrew Omobamidele (0/0), Felipe (0/3), Gonzalo Montiel (0/5), Harry Toffolo (1/12), Joe Worrall (0/7), Moussa Niakhate (0/13), Murillo (0/13), Neco Williams (0/10), Nuno Tavares (0/0), Ola Aina (1/13), Scott McKenna (0/5), Serge Aurier (0/12), Willy Boly (1/14), Andrey Santos (0/0), Brandon Aguilera (0/0), Cheikhou Kouyate (0/10), Danilo (0/12), Harry Arter (0/0), Ibrahim Sangare (0/11), Morgan Gibbs-White (1/19), Nicolas Dominguez (1/10), Orel Mangala (1/17), Ryan Yates (0/16), Anthony Elanga (4/19), Callum Hudson-Odoi (1/10), Chris Wood (7/17), Divock Origi (0/9), Taiwo Awoniyi (4/10).

Manchester United Squad

Here is the full team squad of Manchester United. The 53 year-old Erik ten Hag will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Altay Bayindir (0/0), Andre Onana (0/19), Tom Heaton (0/0), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (0/10), Diogo Dalot (1/17), Harry Maguire (0/11), Jonny Evans (0/11), Lisandro Martinez (0/5), Luke Shaw (0/8), Raphael Varane (1/10), Sergio Reguilon (0/8), Tyrell Malacia (0/0), Victor Lindelof (1/12), Bruno Fernandes (3/18), Casemiro (1/8), Christian Eriksen (1/13), Donny van de Beek (0/0), Facundo Pellistri (0/9), Hannibal Mejbri (1/5), Jadon Sancho (0/3), Kobbie Mainoo (0/5), Mason Mount (0/8), Scott McTominay (5/16), Sofyan Amrabat (0/10), Alejandro Garnacho (3/17), Anthony Martial (1/13), Antony (0/15), Marcus Rashford (2/18), Rasmus Hoejlund (1/15).

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Team News

At the time of writing, Nottingham Forest have five players on their injured and absent list as they prepare to meet Manchester United on Saturday. Scott McKenna, Joe Worrall and Joe Worrall can't be called up by the Nottingham Forest-manager, with both serving a ban.

Due to various ailments Serge Aurier and Taiwo Awoniyi will be absent from the squad, Nottingham Forest are able to field against Manchester United on Saturday.

Manchester United could have up to ten players on the injured and absent players for their match this coming Saturday atCity Ground, Nottingham Manchester United are without Jadon Sancho due to a suspension incurred from accumulating too many cards.

Names like Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial, Victor Lindelof, Mason Mount, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Antony, Mason Mount and Tyrell Malacia most likely won't be deemed fit enough to play Nottingham Forest.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Lineups

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United H2H

A 3-2 win was the follow-up to a 2-0 victory, when Manchester United last faced Nottingham Forest, no doubt raising the spirits ahead of their next trip. Manchester United look back on three wins in their previous matches against their next opponent in the shape of Nottingham Forest. The home side has a 0% win rate in these encounter for a total record of 0-0-3. No doubt worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Results

The scenario of both teams to score came out one time in the last three matches between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Betting Tips

City Ground, Nottingham witnessed Nottingham Forest winning two times in their last 10 matches here, whilst drawing three and losing five as well. Manchester United claimed four wins, two draw and four defeats in their last 10 games away. Manchester United probably have a good feeling about scoring this coming Saturday with Nottingham Forest managing one lousy clean sheet in the previous 10 home games. The visitors fought their way to four clean sheets in their previous 10 away games.

Over 2.5 goals happened two times in the past three encounters between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United, with Nottingham Forest scoring 0.67 goals on average per game. Manchester United averaged 2.67 goals, while both teams scored one time. In Nottingham Forest's last ten games, there have been over 2.5 goals in six of them. They managed to average 1.2 goals goals per match across all tournaments. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Manchester United's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches.