Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: prediction and head-to-head
The numbers behind Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
Nottingham Forest and Manchester City have met 9 times on record: Nottingham Forest won 1, Manchester City won 6 and 2 were drawn.
The tables on this page are past results; the forecast above is a model estimate.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City prediction
Premier League ·
Manchester City 51% to win
- Nottingham Forest win24%
- Draw25%
- Manchester City win51%
Expected goals: Nottingham Forest 1.1, Manchester City 1.7
Forecast updated 3 Nov, 06:34 UTC · These are model estimates, not certainties: any of the three results can still happen.
Match preview
Manchester City have the edge at 51%, but this is far from one-sided: the draw is at 25% and Nottingham Forest at 24%. Over 2.5 goals is at 54%, and expected goals of 1.1 for Nottingham Forest and 1.7 for Manchester City. Every figure is an estimate, not a certainty: form, injuries and team news can still change the picture.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: the next meeting
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
· Premier League · Nottingham Forest at home
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City head-to-head
Every meeting on record, Aug 31, 2022 to Mar 4, 2026
9 meetings: Nottingham Forest won 1, Manchester City won 6 and 2 were drawn. Goals: Nottingham Forest 5, Manchester City 20.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Manchester City | 2-2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Nottingham Forest | 1-2 | Manchester City | Premier League |
| Apr 27, 2025 | Nottingham Forest | 0-2 | Manchester City | FA Cup |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Nottingham Forest | 1-0 | Manchester City | Premier League |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Manchester City | 3-0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| Apr 28, 2024 | Nottingham Forest | 0-2 | Manchester City | Premier League |
| Sep 23, 2023 | Manchester City | 2-0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Nottingham Forest | 1-1 | Manchester City | Premier League |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Manchester City | 6-0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
Scores are written home side first.
What has happened when Nottingham Forest and Manchester City meet
Counted over their 9 meetings on record
Both teams scored in 3 of their 9 meetings, and 4 had more than 2.5 goals.
| Result | Meetings |
|---|---|
| Both teams scored | 33%3 of 9 |
| Over 1.5 goals | 89%8 of 9 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 44%4 of 9 |
| Over 3.5 goals | 22%2 of 9 |
| Nottingham Forest kept a clean sheet | 11%1 of 9 |
| Manchester City kept a clean sheet | 56%5 of 9 |
| Nottingham Forest won at home | 20%1 of 5 |
| Manchester City won at home | 75%3 of 4 |
Nottingham Forest and Manchester City side by side
Each club's last 12 months, all competitions
| Result | Nottingham Forest | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 18 won, 14 drawn, 19 lost in 51 | 35 won, 8 drawn, 10 lost in 53 |
| Goals scored per game | 1.3 | 2.2 |
| Goals conceded per game | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Won | 35%18 of 51 | 66%35 of 53 |
| Drew | 27%14 of 51 | 15%8 of 53 |
| Lost | 37%19 of 51 | 19%10 of 53 |
| Both teams scored | 45%23 of 51 | 55%29 of 53 |
| Over 1.5 goals | 71%36 of 51 | 87%46 of 53 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 51%26 of 51 | 68%36 of 53 |
| Over 3.5 goals | 25%13 of 51 | 28%15 of 53 |
| Kept a clean sheet | 31%16 of 51 | 38%20 of 53 |
| Did not score | 33%17 of 51 | 9%5 of 53 |
Everything on each club: Nottingham Forest, Manchester City
Nottingham Forest and Manchester City: the last five results
Nottingham Forest
- Lost0-2Away against BrentfordOct 31, 2026
- Drew1-1Away against Ipswich TownOct 23, 2026
- Lost0-1Home against ArsenalOct 18, 2026
- Lost1-3Away against Crystal PalaceOct 11, 2026
- Lost0-1Home against Coventry CitySep 19, 2026
Nottingham Forest goals first.
Manchester City
- Lost0-1Home against Brighton & Hove AlbionOct 31, 2026
- Lost1-2Away against Aston VillaOct 24, 2026
- Won5-1Home against AEK AthensOct 20, 2026
- Won3-2Home against Ipswich TownOct 17, 2026
- Lost2-4Home against Paris Saint-GermainOct 14, 2026
Manchester City goals first.
Nottingham Forest and Manchester City in the table
| Club | # | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 2 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 21 |
| Nottingham Forest | 19 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 6 |
Goals, both teams to score and clean sheets
The model's estimates for this match's goal markets.
| Market | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Both teams score | 56% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 78% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 54% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 31% |
| Nottingham Forest score | 67% |
| Manchester City score | 82% |
| Nottingham Forest score 2 or more | 31% |
| Manchester City score 2 or more | 51% |
| Nottingham Forest keep a clean sheet | 18% |
| Manchester City keep a clean sheet | 33% |
Questions about Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
How many times have Nottingham Forest and Manchester City met?
9 times on record. Nottingham Forest won 1, Manchester City won 6 and 2 were drawn.
How often do both teams score when Nottingham Forest and Manchester City meet?
Both teams scored in 3 of their 9 meetings on record (33%).
How is this prediction made?
It is a model estimate from predictapp, built from pre-match context: the expected goal difference between the two sides, recent results, squad value and recent meetings. This one was made 3 Nov, 06:34 UTC and is updated as new information arrives.
Is this a tip?
No. It is an estimate of how likely each result is, not advice to bet. What you do with it is your decision.
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