Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City prediction
Nottingham Forest
Saturday, 7 November 2026
17:30Premier League
Manchester City
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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: preview and prediction
Nottingham Forest take on Manchester City on Saturday 7 November (17:30). Nottingham Forest go into it 19th in the table after nine games, with Manchester City 2nd, 17 places higher. Last time out Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 at Brentford, and Manchester City lost 1-0 at home to Brighton & Hove Albion.
We lean to Manchester City (57%), but Nottingham Forest could spring a surprise.
- Manchester City have been falling short of what we expected from them lately.
Nottingham Forest: form and key numbers
So far in the Premier League, Nottingham Forest have won one, drawn three and lost five of nine, with 6 goals scored and 12 conceded, good for 19th place and 6 points.
Over the last six matches it has been one win, one draw and four defeats, averaging 0.7 goals for and 1.5 against. Last time out they lost 2-0 to Brentford away; before that came a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich and a 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal.
Nottingham Forest haven't won in five. The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last six. They failed to score in three of those games. At home they've won none of two recently (0 scored, 2 conceded).
- ABrentford0-2L
- AIpswich1-1D
- HArsenal0-1L
- ACrystal Palace1-3L
- HCoventry0-1L
- AAston Villa2-1W
Nottingham Forest: last 6 results in all competitions, newest first.
Manchester City: form and key numbers
Manchester City have won seven, drawn none and lost two of their nine Premier League games so far, scoring 20 and letting in 10. That has them 2nd on 21 points.
Their last six in all competitions read two wins, one draw and three defeats, at 2.2 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game. Last time out they lost 1-0 to Brighton & Hove Albion at home; before that came a 2-2 draw at home to Brighton & Hove Albion and a 2-1 defeat away at Aston Villa.
Manchester City haven't won in three. The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last six.
- HBrighton & Hove Albion0-1L
- HBrighton & Hove Albion2-2D
- AAston Villa1-2L
- HAEK5-1W
- HIpswich3-2W
- HParis Saint-Germain2-4L
Manchester City: last 6 results in all competitions, newest first.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: match analysis
15 points separate the two sides in the table. Manchester City also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 24 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +17 | 19 |
| ··· | |||||||
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -12 | 7 |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 6 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 5 |
We make Manchester City clear favourites at 57%, with Nottingham Forest on 21% and the draw at 23%.
- 0.72.2
- 1.52.0
- 0.92.3
On goals, it expects around 3.2 in the game: 0.9 for Nottingham Forest and 2.3 for Manchester City. Over 2.5 goals is 64% and both teams scoring 56%. Their last meeting, on 4 Mar 2026, finished 2-2.
- Manchester City2-2Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest1-2Manchester City
- Nottingham Forest0-2Manchester City
- Nottingham Forest1-0Manchester City
- Manchester City3-0Nottingham Forest
Their recent games have averaged 3.2 goals.
Every market at a glance
- ResultManchester City win57%
- Double chanceManchester City or draw79%
- GoalsOver 2.564%
- Both teams to scoreYes56%
- Clean sheetManchester City39%
- CornersNottingham Forest 4.1 · Manchester City 5.89.9 expected
- Cards4.2 yellows expectedRed 8%
Frequently asked questions
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
Following Away win, Over 2.5 goals, Both teams to score · yes