Nottingham Forest vs Man United Predictions

Saturday evening provides what should be an entertaining Premier League affair as Nottingham Forest vs Man United takes place at the City Ground, with Tom Winch heading our predictions and tips article here at bettingexpert. Both sides recorded impressive wins last time out, meaning confidence levels should be high.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s reign as Forest boss has started positively. They’ll do anything for a win here against a United side that’s been underwhelming so far on their travels.

Nottingham Forest vs Man United Predictions

• Nottingham Forest vs Man United Tip 1: Morgan Gibbs-White To Win 2+ Fouls
• Nottingham Forest vs Man United Tip 2: Over 2.5 Goals
• Nottingham Forest vs Man United Tip 3: Forest +0.5 Asian Corner Handicap

In this article:

• Nottingham Forest vs Man United Team News
• The Predicted Premier League Table
• How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Man United
• Safer Gambling

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Nottingham Forest vs Man United Tip 1: Morgan Gibbs-White Is Dynamite

MGW is one of the most important players for Forest. He’s only scored once and registered three assists this term, but his presence on the field is what makes him so valuable.

The Forest midfielder has been fouled twice or more in 13 matches in the top flight this campaign, which includes each of the last five as well as the reverse fixture at Old Trafford. He likes to have the ball at his feet and is clever when it comes to winning fouls.

This clash is on Saturday evening, live on Sky Sports. The home crowd will be loud. They’ll want to see another impressive performance just like the one on Boxing Day. United also put in a big performance in their most recent outing. They came back from two goals down to beat Aston Villa. A result that was much needed.

I expect MGW to be heavily involved in this one. The strike rate of this selection is strong. Forest need a big result here. They’re still just above the relegation zone. They’ll take confidence from that impressive win at Newcastle last time out and should be highly motivated on Saturday evening against a Man United side who have plenty of problems themselves.

• Nottingham Forest vs Man United Tip 1: Morgan Gibbs-White To Win 2+ Fouls (TRACKED BET)
• Best Odds: 2.38
• Bookmaker: Skybet
• Stake: 7/10

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Nottingham Forest vs Man United Tip 2: Nuno To Work His Magic

The Premier League has been great for goals this season, it feels like most games are goal fests. Since Nuno Santo’s appointment, both of Forest’s games have seen plenty of goals. Five came in their defeat to Bournemouth with four arriving at St James’ Park. I don’t think that they’re strong defensively, so being a bit braver and playing with more purpose in attack could be the way to go.

United’s away record in terms of goals is poor, scoring eight and conceding nine in as many away days. In their last three matches against Newcastle, Liverpool and West Ham, they’ve failed to score in each outing.

I believe this is the perfect clash for the away side, they’ve just beaten Aston Villa after a superb second half comeback, they were buzzing at full time, and I expect their confidence levels to be as high as they’ve been all season when they come to the City Ground.

Both clubs will fancy themselves here, neither side can be trusted at the back and there’s certainly more attacking talent in both squads. Rasmus Hojlund scored his first league goal for his new club. That’ll lift a huge weight off his shoulders.

• Nottingham Forest vs Man United Tip 2: Over 2.5 Goals (TRACKED BET)
• Best Odds: 1.77
• Bookmaker: Unibet
• Stake: 7/10

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Nottingham Forest vs Man United Tip 3: Playing The Numbers

I’m taking a slightly different approach with my third selection here; I was surprised by the corner statistics when these sides play at home and away, respectively.

Forest have lost the corner count three times at home in nine matches in 23/24. They haven’t lost any of their previous four, which includes 6-4 wins against both Spurs and Brighton.

Manchester United have won a single corner count in their nine away days, which came against Spurs all the way back in August. Since then, they’ve lost against Burnley, Sheffield United, Fulham and Everton. It’s a very uninspiring stat and one we can take advantage of.

For this selection to win, we need Forest not to lose the corner tally. Man United average just 3.78 corners for this season, whilst they average a hefty 7.67 against. Forest takes an average of 4.22 for and 5.67 against at home.

Corner kicks are a tricky market to get right, but I believe this selection is a strong one; United aren’t great on the road by any means and will be put under plenty of pressure by Forest, which will hopefully lead to them taking a number of corner kicks.

• Nottingham Forest vs Man United Tip 3: Forest +0.5 Asian Corner Handicap (TRACKED BET)
• Best Odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 7/10

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Nottingham Forest vs Man United Team News: A Nearly Fully Fit Tricky Trees

Forest’s injury list is a short one; Serge Aurier is a doubt, whilst talisman Taiwo Awoniyi will be out until February at the earliest.

United will be without a number of players. Casemiro, Maguire, Martinez, and Lindelof are all absent, while Martial is supposedly ill. Mason Mount is expected to return in a couple of weeks from his calf injury.

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The Predicted Premier League Table

Updated: 18th December 2023

ITION	CLUB	GAMES	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	POINTS
1	Arsenal	38	24.9	7.4	5.7	75.4	33.4	42.1	82.1
2	Manchester City	38	22.9	8.2	6.9	83.2	40.4	42.9	76.8
3	Liverpool	38	22.5	9.3	6.2	77.9	40.4	37.5	76.8
4	Aston Villa	38	22.5	6.4	9.1	76.1	49.1	27.0	73.8
5	Newcastle	38	21.0	6.1	10.9	80.9	46.7	34.2	69.2
6	Tottenham	38	19.0	7.4	11.6	72.4	56.9	15.5	64.4
7	Chelsea	38	16.8	8.3	12.9	69.5	55.0	14.5	58.7
8	Brighton	38	15.8	9.7	12.5	67.9	62.0	6.0	57.1
9	Manchester Utd	38	16.8	5.6	15.7	51.1	56.4	-5.3	55.9
10	West Ham	38	14.9	7.5	15.6	58.7	66.9	-8.2	52.1
11	Brentford	38	14.1	8.8	15.2	57.9	53.3	4.6	51.0
12	Bournemouth	38	12.7	8.8	16.4	53.4	67.0	-13.5	47.1
13	Everton	38	16.3	6.7	14.9	53.9	51.0	2.8	45.7
14	Fulham	38	12.4	7.9	17.7	53.3	64.4	-11.1	45.1
15	Crystal Palace	38	10.8	9.9	17.2	43.6	57.3	-13.7	42.4
16	Wolverhampton	38	11.1	8.6	18.3	47.2	65.8	-18.6	42.0
17	Nottingham	38	9.1	10.2	18.7	40.7	62.1	-21.4	37.5
18	Burnley	38	6.7	6.7	24.6	36.6	73.2	-36.6	26.8
19	Luton	38	6.3	7.3	24.4	39.7	79.1	-39.4	26.2
20	Sheffield Utd	38	5.0	6.0	27.0	28.8	88.2	-59.4	21.1

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Nottingham Forest v Man United OPTA Stats: Chris Wood’s Bark as big as his Bite

• Nottingham Forest have only won their final league game in one of the last nine calendar years (D2 L6), beating Wigan 1-0 in 2019. Their final game of 2022 was a 3-0 defeat to Manchester United.
• Manchester United have won their last 11 meetings with Nottingham Forest in all competitions – only against Aston Villa (2003-2008) and Wigan Athletic (2005-2011) have they ever had longer winning runs (14 in both instances).
• Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espírito Santo has only won one of his seven Premier League games against Manchester United (D3 L3), losing each of the last three in a row. Among teams he has faced 5+ times in the competition, only against Liverpool (0 wins in six) does he have a lower win percentage than against the Red Devils (14%).
• With four goals and one assist, Chris Wood has been involved in each of Nottingham Forest’s last five Premier League goals. He has as many goal contributions in his last two league games (4 goals, 1 assist) as he had in his previous 27 combined (5 goals).

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How to watch Nottingham Forest v Man United

• Date and Time: Saturday, December 30th, 17:30 (UK)
• How to Watch or Stream on TV (UK): Sky Sports Main Event

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