Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest: predictions, H2H and market odds

Manchester City have won 5, drawn 4 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.8 conceded (1.38 expected goals for, 1.40 against). Nottingham Forest have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 5 of their last 10 matches, averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded (1.05 expected goals for, 1.18 against).

Both teams scored in 50% of Manchester City's recent matches and 50% of Nottingham Forest's; 40% and 40% went over 2.5 goals. Both sides have been playing tight matches. In their last 7 meetings Manchester City won 5, Nottingham Forest won 1 and 1 ended level. The most recent, on 27 Dec 2025, finished Nottingham Forest 1–2 Manchester City.