Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Preview

Manchester United
Moderate · 74%
Premier League
Finished

Prediction

Man United50%
Draw38%
Nott'm Forest12%
Pick: Manchester United
Confidence
74

AI Analysis

Manchester United is favored to win this match primarily due to their superior league standing, formidable home record, and stronger attacking output throughout the season. Despite Nottingham Forest's recent uptick in form, their overall away struggles and lower quality across the campaign make an upset at Old Trafford unlikely.

Our AI breaks down recent form, head-to-head history, expected goals and team news to explain the pick. It weighs home advantage, injury impact and market movement to surface where the value sits — and where the risk hides.

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Prediction History3 versions

Manchester United is favored to win this match primarily due to their superior league standing, formidable home record, and stronger attacking output throughout the season. Despite Nottingham Forest's recent uptick in form, their overall away struggles and lower quality across the campaign make an upset at Old Trafford unlikely.

17 May · 11:20pre_kickoffCurrent
Manchester United
50%-1pp
Draw
38%
Nottingham Forest
12%+1pp
17 May · 07:01Initial
Manchester United
51%-9pp
Draw
38%+17pp
Nottingham Forest
11%-8pp
4 May · 07:04initial
Manchester United
60%
Draw
21%
Nottingham Forest
19%

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Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest result & stats

Final score: Manchester United 3–2 Nottingham Forest. Manchester United sit 3rd with 65 points from 36 games (18W 11D 7L) in the Premier League, while Nottingham Forest are 16th with 43 points from 36 games (11W 10D 15L). Manchester United have won 3 of their last 5, while Nottingham Forest have won 3 of their last 5. Manchester United average 1.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game; Nottingham Forest average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded. Manchester United have 3 players listed as injured or suspended, Nottingham Forest 9 players. The Goalytics AI model gives Manchester United a 50% chance of winning, a draw 38% and Nottingham Forest 12%, favouring Manchester United to win with 74% confidence.

Manchester United and Nottingham Forest statistics before kick-off
Man UnitedStatisticNott'm Forest
3rdLeague position16th
65Points43
18 / 11 / 7Won / Drawn / Lost11 / 10 / 15
+15Goal difference-2
1.8Goals scored per game1.3
1.3Goals conceded per game1.3
3Injured / suspended9

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