Bet with Freshbet →Our tip for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City (Premier League, 7 November 2026, 17:30): Erling Haaland to score anytime at odds of 1.75. The bookmakers' odds give Nottingham Forest 21%, the draw 24% and Manchester City 55%.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City preview and prediction
The key facts
- Likely result: Nottingham Forest 1–1 Manchester City, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Nottingham Forest 19th (6 points), Manchester City 2nd (21 points).
- Form in the competition: Nottingham Forest 1W 3D 5L (6:12), Manchester City 7W 0D 2L (20:10).
- H2H: 9 matches: Nottingham Forest 1W 2D 6L, goals 5–20.
- Absences: Nottingham Forest 0, Manchester City 0.
Match Outlook: Manchester City visitor Erling Haaland – likely to find the net
against Nottingham Forest
We recommend placing a wager on Erling Haaland to net a goal at any point, with odds of 1.75. The clash at the City Ground sees the league’s most feeble home offense confronting the competition’s top marksman, positioning the Norwegian as a prime contender to score.
Forest occupy the 19th spot, remain without a victory and have been unable to find the net in their last five home league contests, managing merely six goals across nine games – tying for the fewest in the league. Oliver Glasner’s squad have amassed only a single point over their previous five outings and suffered 1‑0 defeats in their two most recent home matches.
Haaland, donning the captain’s badge, came off a 78th‑minute strike that secured a 3‑2 win after Wednesday’s Champions League match versus RB Leipzig. He tops the scoring list and will spearhead the attack once more at the City Ground.
The odds look appealing: 1.75 for an anytime goal, and even though City have suffered consecutive league losses, the scarcity of goals at Forest’s ground makes the competition’s most consistent striker a strong option.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: last matches of both teams
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All matchesNottingham Forest takes on Manchester City – match day and start hour
On 7 November 2026, Nottingham Forest welcome Manchester City for a Premier League clash, with the match set to begin at 17:30 local time at the City Ground.
Who will win Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: injuries and missing players
Nottingham Forest
- No reported absences
Manchester City
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Odds & Top Bets
Manchester City lead the odds at roughly 1.72, while Forest sits beyond 5.00 and a draw is close to 4.20. Recent league setbacks for City lessen the certainty of a direct victory, prompting a focus on the goal‑scorer option.
Placing a bet on Haaland at any moment with odds of 1.75 presents solid value, given the backline that has prevented Forest’s attackers from finding the net at home throughout the campaign. For those after larger payouts, options such as Haaland opening the scoring or Haaland netting a minimum of two goals are also attractive choices.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 4.83 | 4.26 | 1.80 |
| Market average | 4.57 | 3.97 | 1.73 |
| Lowest odds | 4.05 | 3.61 | 1.70 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.21 | 1.19 | 79.3% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.70 | 1.65 | 57.9% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.34 | 2.26 | 42.1% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.64 | 2.59 | 36.5% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.67 | 1.62 | 57.8% |
| BTTS – no | 2.38 | 2.21 | 42.2% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 7/11/26, 05:23. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 5.0%.
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Assessing the Recent Performances of Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
Forest have secured a single victory in nine league fixtures (three draws, five losses) and have managed just a solitary point from the previous fifteen opportunities. Their attacking woes are evident: only six league goals scored while failing to find the net in five of those nine matches, despite a considerable number of attempts.
Manchester City dropped two successive Premier League matches to Aston Villa and Brighton, handing the league lead over to Arsenal. Their form was restored on Wednesday with a 3‑2 victory in the Champions League against Leipzig, where Haaland's late goal proved crucial.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 9 | 8-0-1 | 14:5 | 24 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 9 | 7-0-2 | 20:10 | 21 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 9 | 6-1-2 | 24:7 | 19 |
| 4 |  Chelsea | 9 | 5-1-3 | 19:15 | 16 |
| 5 |  Everton | 10 | 4-4-2 | 12:10 | 16 |
| 6 |  Liverpool | 9 | 4-3-2 | 11:9 | 15 |
| 7 |  Brentford | 9 | 3-5-1 | 16:9 | 14 |
| 8 |  Bournemouth | 9 | 3-3-3 | 14:13 | 12 |
| 9 |  Tottenham | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:13 | 12 |
| 11 |  Hull City | 9 | 2-5-2 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 12 |  Leeds | 9 | 2-5-2 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 13 |  Newcastle | 9 | 3-2-4 | 12:15 | 11 |
| 14 |  Ipswich | 9 | 3-2-4 | 14:18 | 11 |
| 15 |  Fulham | 9 | 2-3-4 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 16 |  Coventry | 10 | 3-0-7 | 10:19 | 9 |
| 17 |  Manchester United | 9 | 1-4-4 | 10:15 | 7 |
| 18 |  Crystal Palace | 9 | 2-1-6 | 9:21 | 7 |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1-3-5 | 6:12 | 6 |
| 20 |  Sunderland | 9 | 1-2-6 | 7:17 | 5 |
Recent matches
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All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
Nottingham ForestLDLLLManchester CityLLWWWForest host Manchester City – vital match figures
Forest have failed to secure a point or find the net in five home league matches – a record‑setting slump at the City Ground – and with only six goals scored they rank among the division’s lowest scorers. They have not managed more than a single goal in any home fixture this season.
Manchester City continue to generate numerous opportunities: they registered 21 attempts and an xG of 1.92 during the recent 1‑0 loss. Haaland tops the goal‑scoring list and arrived at the Leipzig fixture having netted 13 times in nine previous encounters with the German side.
Historical clashes between the Forest and the Citizens
The latest encounter finished 2‑2 on the Etihad in March, with Elliot Anderson delivering Forest’s late equaliser ahead of his summer transfer to Manchester City.
In December, City claimed a 2‑1 win during their most recent trip to the City Ground.
Following Forest’s 2022 promotion, City have secured two victories, one stalemate and one loss across four league meetings, whereas Forest achieved a notable 1‑0 triumph at home two years prior, courtesy of Callum Hudson‑Odoi.
Forest and City line‑up updates: fitness concerns, bans and pivotal figures
Both teams are free from injury concerns and disciplinary bans. Forest will count on Chris Wood leading the attack and could keep James McAtee positioned deeper in midfield when facing his old side.
Manchester City may bring back captain Ruben Dias alongside Josko Gvardiol to bolster the back line, while Enzo Fernandez is expected to team up with Anderson in the middle of the park. Erling Haaland will spearhead the forward line, aided by Iliman Ndiaye, Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku. The confirmed squads will be announced one hour prior to the start.
Manchester City versus Nottingham Forest – Frequently Asked Questions
The Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City match is scheduled for Saturday, 7 November 2026, with a 17:30 GMT kick‑off, taking place at the City Ground in Nottingham.
Our forecast for the Forest‑Manchester City clash: place a bet on Erling Haaland to find the net at any moment, odds 1.75 – he leads the scoring charts while Forest have failed to win or score in their last five matches at home.
Both line‑ups are complete, with no athletes recorded as hurt or barred from play.
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?
Erling Haaland to score anytime (1.75)
Who will win Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?
Our estimate gives Nottingham Forest a 21% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Manchester City 55%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 7 November 2026 at 17:30, venue City Ground, Nottingham. Referee: Samuel Barrott.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 58% (odds 1.70) and under 2.5 goals at 42% (odds 2.34).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 58% (odds 1.67).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (10.4%), then 1–2 (9.9%) and 0–1 (9.5%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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