Premier League· Regular Season - 37· Old Trafford
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest3-2
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Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 17 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Nottingham Forest +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.12 | - |
| X2Nottingham Forest or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Manchester United +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.38 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.55 | - |
| 1XManchester United or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 59% | 1.70 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 58% | 1.73 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 41% | 2.42 | - |
| 2Nottingham Forest to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.83 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Nottingham Forest -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.62 | - |
| 1Manchester United to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Manchester United -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 9.27 | - |
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest preview & analysis
Match preview
Manchester United host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League (Regular Season - 37) at Old Trafford on Sunday, 17 May 2026, with kick-off at 11:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Manchester United have won 2, Nottingham Forest have won 3 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.2 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Nottingham Forest narrow favourites: Manchester United 23%, draw 38%, Nottingham Forest 39%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.2 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 59% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | +44 | 85 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | +42 | 78 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | +19 | 71 |
| 4 |  Aston Villa | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | +7 | 65 |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | +10 | 60 |
| 6 |  Bournemouth | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | +4 | 57 |
| 7 |  Sunderland | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | -6 | 54 |
| 8 |  Brighton | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +6 | 53 |
| 9 |  Brentford | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +3 | 53 |
| 10 |  Chelsea | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | +6 | 52 |
| 11 |  Fulham | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | -4 | 52 |
| 12 |  Newcastle | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | -2 | 49 |
| 13 |  Everton | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | -3 | 49 |
| 14 |  Leeds | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | -7 | 47 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -10 | 45 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -3 | 44 |
| 17 |  Tottenham | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | -9 | 41 |
| 18 |  West Ham | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | -19 | 39 |
| 19 |  Burnley | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | -37 | 22 |
| 20 |  Wolves | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | -41 | 20 |
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?
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Nottingham Forest are favourites. Our model gives Manchester United a 23% chance of winning, Nottingham Forest 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?
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We rate both teams to score at 59%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest kick off?
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Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest kicks off at 11:30 UTC on Sunday, 17 May 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester.
