Premier League· Regular Season - 10· City Ground
Nottingham Forest
Manchester City7 Nov
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 7 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.73
Expected goals
1.1 - 1.9
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More Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Manchester City +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.08 | - |
| X2Manchester City or Draw | 83% | 1.20 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Nottingham Forest +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.50 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.55 | - |
| 1XNottingham Forest or Draw | 58% | 1.74 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 44% | 2.29 | - |
| 2Manchester City to win | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.83 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Manchester City -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 2.99 | - |
| 1Nottingham Forest to win | 17% | 5.95 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Nottingham Forest -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.98 | - |
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City preview & analysis
Match preview
Nottingham Forest host Manchester City in the Premier League (Regular Season - 10) at City Ground on Saturday, 7 November 2026, with kick-off at 17:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Nottingham Forest arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Crystal Palace 1-3 away. They're 15th in the table with 5 points from 6 games. Manchester City arrive in superb form, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 16 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Paris Saint Germain 2-4 at home. They're 1st in the table with 18 points from 6 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Nottingham Forest have won 1, Manchester City have won 4 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Manchester City narrow favourites: Nottingham Forest 17%, draw 41%, Manchester City 42%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.1 - 1.9 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 56% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 58% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City.
Recent form
Nottingham Forest- 11 OctACrystal Palace1-3
- 19 SeptHCoventry0-1
- 12 SeptAAston Villa2-1
- 5 SeptHTottenham0-0
- 29 AugALiverpool2-2
Manchester City- 14 OctHParis Saint Germain2-4
- 11 OctALiverpool3-0
- 20 SeptHSunderland5-3
- 17 SeptHNorwich5-0
- 13 SeptAManchester United1-0
Head to head
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 18 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 15 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +13 | 13 |
| 4 |  Brentford | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 |  Everton | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +3 | 10 |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| 7 |  Leeds | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 |  Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 |  Ipswich | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| 11 |  Newcastle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 |  Manchester United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 |  Coventry | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 15 | Nottingham Forest | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 5 |
| 17 |  Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
| 18 |  Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 19 |  Tottenham | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 20 |  Fulham | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 2 |
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: FAQ
What is the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City.
Who is the favourite to win Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?
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Manchester City are favourites. Our model gives Nottingham Forest a 17% chance of winning, Manchester City 42%, and the draw 41%.
Will both teams score in Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?
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We rate both teams to score at 56%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City kick off?
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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City kicks off at 17:30 UTC on Saturday, 7 November 2026 at City Ground, Nottingham.
