Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 07/11

A clash with history. Nottingham Forest and Manchester City are synonymous with rivalry and now they meet again this 07/11, at The City Ground, at 17:30.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Nottingham Forest have won 0 time(s). Manchester City have won 2. Manchester City have a 53.76% probability of winning according to the sportsbooks.

Check out the probable line-ups here, where to watch and the prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City in the Premier League 2026/27.

Overview Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City

Manchester City are the favourites in the clash, with odds of 1.86 and a 53.76% chance of winning. Manchester City Football Club's performance this season justifies this status. The odds for a Nottingham Forest F.C. win are 5 and a draw is 4.47.

In the English Premier League, Nottingham Forest have 1 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 5 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 12 conceded. The top scorer is Dan Ndoye, with 2 goal(s). On the other side, Manchester City have 7 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 20 goal(s) scored and 10 conceded. Erling Haaland is the top scorer with 9 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City

In 9 clashes, Manchester City have the advantage over Nottingham Forest: 6 win(s) against 1 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 04/03/2026, in the Premier League, the match score was: Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Nottingham Forest: current form

Nottingham Forest are going through a difficult patch: 4 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.

See the numbers in the English Premier League 2026/27:

• 1 win(s), 3 draw(s), 5 defeat(s)
• Performance: 0.67 point(s) per match
• 6 goals scored (0.67 per match)
• Top scorer: Dan Ndoye (2 goal(s))

Manchester City: current form

On the other side, Manchester City are also in great form: a 78% win rate and 2.33 points per match in 9 matches in the Premier League.

In their last 5 across all competitions: 2 win(s) and 2 defeat(s).

See more of their performance in the English Premier League:

• 7 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
• Performance: 2.33 point(s) per match
• 20 goals scored (2.22 per match)
• Top scorer: Erling Haaland (9 goal(s))

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City key players

In the Premier League, Dan Ndoye carries Nottingham Forest F.C.'s attack with 2 goal(s).

The playmaker is Morgan Gibbs-White, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Morgan Gibbs-White has 15 goal(s).

On the other side, Erling Haaland is the name that frightens the most for Man City with 9 goal(s) in the Premier League.

In terms of playmaking, Joško Gvardiol leads in assists with 4. In the whole season, Erling Haaland has accumulated 27 goal(s).

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City statistics in the Premier League

Nottingham Forest have an average of 8.78 corners and 2.22 cards per match. Manchester City have 9.89 corners and 1.67 cards. Check the numbers for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City below.

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Points & Results

• 0.67
  PPG
  2.33
• 11%
  Wins
  78%
• 44%
  First to Score
  67%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 0.67
  Scored/game
  2.22
• 1.33
  Conceded/game
  1.11
• 1.64
  xG
  1.80
• 1.17
  xGA
  1.14

Trends

• 44%
  Both Score
  56%
• 11%
  Clean Sheet
  33%
• 56%
  Failed to Score
  11%

Correct score prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City

Manchester City dominate the head-to-head record and also arrive with good attacking capacity. Correct result: Nottingham Forest 3-1 Manchester City. Guessing the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City

Check out where to watch the live match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Nottingham Forest and Manchester City

The line-ups for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City in the Prem are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Nottingham Forest F.C. line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Manchester City Football Club line-up

The Manchester City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City

Match: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City

Tournament: Prem 2026/27

Date: 07/11/2026

Time: 17:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: The City Ground

Broadcast: none scheduled

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