Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
England Premier League
Nottingham Forest
Manchester CityNovember 7, 2026 at 18:30 · City Ground
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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City prediction and betting tip for this England Premier League match, kicking off November 7, 2026 at 18:30 at City Ground. Our tip: Double Chance: Away or Draw (X2), 90% confidence.
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Nottingham Forest host Manchester City in the England Premier League (matchday 10) on Saturday 7 November 2026, kick-off 18:30 WAT at City Ground in Nottingham.
Nottingham Forest are 18th in the table with 6 points from 8 games (1-3-4), while Manchester City sit 1st on 21 points. Manchester City have a 15-point advantage. At home Nottingham Forest have won 0 of 4; Manchester City have won 3 of 4 on the road.
Nottingham Forest have one win, one draw and three defeats in their last 5 league games (W-L-L-L-D), averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. Manchester City have four wins and one defeat in their last 5 league games (W-W-W-W-L), averaging 2.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Nottingham Forest have won 1, Manchester City 4, with 1 draw and an average of 2.5 goals per game. The most recent, in March 2026, finished Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest average 0.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game this season, with 1 clean sheet and 4 games without scoring, usually in a 3-4-2-1. Manchester City average 2.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game this season, with 3 clean sheets, usually in a 4-2-3-1.
No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.
Players to watch: E. Haaland leads Manchester City's scoring with 9 goals.
Bookmakers make Manchester City the favourites: Nottingham Forest 4.75, draw 4.00, Manchester City 1.62 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.62 and under at 2.30. Both teams to score: yes 1.62, no 2.20.
Our prediction: Manchester City or draw (X2). The model gives Manchester City or a draw a 90% chance, Manchester City have won 4 of their last 5 and they sit 1st, 17 places above Nottingham Forest.
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +11 | 21 |
| 18 | Nottingham Forest | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 6 |
Season stats
| Nottingham Forest | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 8 | 8 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 1 / 3 / 4 | 7 / 0 / 1 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 6 (0.8) | 20 (2.5) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 10 (1.3) | 9 (1.1) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 0.0 / 1.5 | 2.8 / 2.3 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 3 |
| Failed to score | 4 | 0 |
| Longest winning run | 1 | 7 |
| Biggest win | 1-2 | 5-3 |
| Usual formation | 3-4-2-1 | 4-2-3-1 |
Top scorers
No player in the league's top scorers list.
- E. Haaland 9 goals · 0 assists
- R. Cherki 4 goals · 2 assists
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 31 Oct 2026, 00:12. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Manchester City or draw (X2) — The model gives Manchester City or a draw a 90% chance, Manchester City have won 4 of their last 5 and they sit 1st, 17 places above Nottingham Forest.
Form (last 5)
Nottingham Forest
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0.8 scored · 1.4 conceded per gameManchester City
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2.6 scored · 1.4 conceded per gameTeam comparison
Head-to-head
1 Nottingham Forest wins 1 draws 4 Manchester City wins last 6 meetings
- Manchester City2 - 2Nottingham Forest Premier League
- Nottingham Forest1 - 2Manchester City Premier League
- Nottingham Forest0 - 2Manchester City FA Cup
- Nottingham Forest1 - 0Manchester City Premier League
- Manchester City3 - 0Nottingham Forest Premier League
- Nottingham Forest0 - 2Manchester City Premier League
Statistics: API-Football · updated 31 Oct 2026, 00:10. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).