Premier League· Kick-off : Saturday, November 7, 2026, 17:30 (UK time)
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City prediction: correct score and AI tips
Match analysis
Premier League, matchday 10: the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City match is scheduled on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 17:30 (UK time). Venue: City Ground, Nottingham. Our model makes Manchester City clear favourites: a 80% chance of winning, against 11% for the draw and 9% for Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest have won just one of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 3 defeats), scoring 4 and conceding 7. Over their last 5 matches, Manchester City have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 13 and conceding 11. Both sides come in with similar form. On average Nottingham Forest score 0.80 and concede 1.40 goals per game; Manchester City score 2.60 and concede 2.20. In the table, Nottingham Forest sit 18th with 6 points from 8 games, Manchester City 1st with 21 points from 8. 17 places separate the two sides. Over their recent games, Nottingham Forest have averaged 2.19 xG (expected goals) per match, against 2.28 for Manchester City.
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Nottingham Forest, 3 for Manchester City and 1 draw. The most recent ended Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest (Mar 4, 2026). Nottingham Forest out or doubtful: N. Savona, N. Dominguez (doubtful), Igor Jesus (doubtful) and N. Williams (doubtful). Manchester City: A. Semenyo and M. Nunes (doubtful). In double chance terms, "Nottingham Forest or draw" stands at 20%, "Manchester City or draw" at 91% and "no draw" at 89%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
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Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Nottingham Forest
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | Ipswich · Premier League | 1-1 | D |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Arsenal · Premier League | 0-1 | L |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Crystal Palace · Premier League | 1-3 | L |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Coventry · Premier League | 0-1 | L |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Aston Villa · Premier League | 2-1 | W |
Manchester City
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Brighton · EFL Cup | 2-2 | D |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Aston Villa · Premier League | 1-2 | L |
| Oct 20, 2026 | AEK Athens FC · UEFA Champions League | 5-1 | W |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Ipswich · Premier League | 3-2 | W |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Paris Saint Germain · UEFA Champions League | 2-4 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 18 | 6 | 8 |
| Manchester City | 1 | 21 | 8 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City | Premier League |
| Apr 27, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 0-2 Manchester City | FA Cup |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester City | Premier League |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Manchester City 3-0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
Out and doubtful
Nottingham Forest
- N. Savona (out)
- N. Dominguez (doubtful)
- Igor Jesus (doubtful)
- N. Williams (doubtful)
Manchester City
- A. Semenyo (out)
- M. Nunes (doubtful)
Most regular starters
Nottingham Forest
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- Murillo5/5
- Dan Ndoye3/5
- Daniel Muñoz3/5
- James McAtee3/5
- Liam Delap3/5
- Matz Sels3/5
- Neco Williams3/5
- Xaver Schlager3/5
- D. Munoz2/5
- D. Ndoye2/5
- J. McAtee2/5
Manchester City
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- G. Donnarumma3/5
- P. Foden3/5
- R. Cherki3/5
- Rúben Dias3/5
- A. Bouaddi2/5
- A. Khusanov2/5
- Allan2/5
- E. Anderson2/5
- E. Fernández2/5
- E. Haaland2/5
- F. Samba2/5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City prediction?
Our AI gives Nottingham Forest a 9% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Manchester City 80%. Manchester City are therefore favourites.
When and where is Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City played?
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 17:30 (UK time), Premier League, matchday 10. Venue: City Ground, Nottingham.
What form are Nottingham Forest and Manchester City in?
Nottingham Forest: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (4 scored, 7 conceded). Manchester City: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (13 scored, 11 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City?
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Nottingham Forest, 3 for Manchester City and 1 draw. The most recent ended Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest (Mar 4, 2026).
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