Fresh off a resounding 3-1 win over Arsenal, Manchester City hit the road to take on Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Nottingham Forest’s resurgence over the past couple of months could snowball into one of the stories of the 2022-23 Premier League season. After looking destined to return to the Championship in the early part of the campaign, the Tricky Trees now find themselves six points clear of the relegation zone.
However, they fell 2-0 to Fulham at Craven Cottage in their latest outing and their prospects are rather slim against Manchester City this weekend. But Forest have much to be optimistic about as well.
They haven’t been beaten at home in their last seven league games. It’s their best home unbeaten run in the Premier League since January 1996. However, they will need to outdo themselves to extend that streak as they prepare to lock horns with Pep Guardiola’s in-form Manchester City side, who dispatched Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates in midweek.
Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland got on the scoresheet for City on Wednesday as they picked up a very important win against the Gunners. The victory has planted them back at the top of the Premier League, albeit they’ve played a game more than Arsenal.
Match Details:
- Match: Nottm Forest vs Man City
- Date: 18 February 2023
- Time: 8:30 pm
- Venue: City Ground
Nottm Forest vs Man City Prediction
After their statement win against Arsenal, Manchester City will be looking to establish their credentials as favorites to win the Premier League title again. They will be ruthless and Forest will do well to not get blown away.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 0-3 Manchester City
Nottm Forest vs Man City Head-To-Head
- The last time Nottingham Forest hosted Manchester City in a Premier League match was in September 1995. Forest won the game 3-0.
- Nottingham Forest were beaten 6-0 by Manchester City in the reverse fixture at Etihad in the first half of the season.
- Nottingham Forest are currently on a seven-game unbeaten run at home soil in the Premier League, winning four and drawing three.
- Manchester City have won their last nine Premier League outings against freshly promoted sides.
- Nottingham Forest have lost their last seven Premier League matches against the defending champions in the competition by an aggregate scoreline of 29-3.
Nottm Forest vs Man City Live Stream Time
This match will start from 8:30 pm
Nottm Forest vs Man City Date
This match will take place on 18 February 2023
Nottm Forest vs Man City Team News
Nottingham Forest lost centre-back pairing Scott McKenna and Willy Boly within the first seven minutes in the defeat against Fulham after both picked up hamstring injuries, and the defensive duo join a packed treatment room including Dean Henderson, Moussa Niakhate, Taiwo Awoniyi, Giulian Biancone, Omar Richards and Cheikhou Kouyate.
Ryan Yates has returned to training following a spell out with illness, but Saturday’s game will come too soon for the midfielder, while Jesse Lingard – who has missed the last three matches with a knee problem – remains doubtful and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
In the absence of McKenna and Boly, January signing Felipe is set to make his full debut at centre-back alongside captain Joe Worrall, while there could also be a first start for Jonjo Shelvey in midfield after impressing as a substitute against Fulham.
Nottm Forest vs Man City Lineups
Nottingham Forest:
Navas; Aurier, Worrall, Felipe, Lodi; Danilo, Freuler, Shelvey; Gibbs-White; Johnson, Wood
Manchester City:
Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Laporte; Rodri, Bernardo; Mahrez, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Grealish; Haaland
Nottm Forest vs Man City Odds
We say: Nottingham Forest 1-4 Manchester City
Taking into account Forest’s defensive injury concerns, City’s attacking qualities and the one-sided affair that transpired the last time that these two teams met, the visitors should be regarded as firm favourite to claim maximum points this weekend.
Forest have fared much better on home soil so far this season, but we expect Haaland and co to have more joy in front of goal to help the Citizens consolidate their place at the summit.
Nottm Forest vs Man City Stats
- Nottingham Forest 11.6%
- Manchester City 69.23%
- Draw 19.16%
Nottm Forest vs Man City Tips
Tip 1: Result – Manchester City
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Manchester City to keep a clean sheet – Yes
Nottm Forest vs Man City Betting Trends
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Manchester City win with a probability of 69.24%. A draw has a probability of 19.2% and a win for Nottingham Forest has a probability of 11.6%.
The most likely scoreline for a Manchester City win is 0-2 with a probability of 13.24%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 0-1 (12.72%) and 1-2 (9.44%). The likeliest drawn scoreline is 1-1 (9.07%), while for a Nottingham Forest win it is 1-0 (4.36%).
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