*Match preview and betting tips provided by SVB Tips*
Nottingham Forest head into this fixture with an impressive record, having been unbeaten for over a month. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are considered the favourites for the three points, thanks to their solid form, and having pulled off a surprise 3-2 win in their first meeting at Old Trafford in December.
The team comes off a successful weekend after advancing to the semifinals of the FA Cup, holding out for a goalless draw at Brighton, and then winning on penalties.
Forest currently sit in third place on 54 points, just four behind second-place Arsenal and five clear of Chelsea in fourth. With nine games left in the season, a top-four finish would see Forest qualify for the prestigious UEFA Champions League for the first time since winning the trophy in back-to-back seasons over 40 years.
The City Ground has been a fortress for Forest in 2025, as they remain unbeaten at home this year, and of the 14 teams that have visited, only Newcastle and Fulham have managed to take all three points.
Top Performers:
- Chris Wood (18 goals, 3 assists) has exceeded expectations since his €17 million move, and will hopefully be fit after picking up a knock on international duty for New Zealand.
- Morgan Gibbs-White (2 assists in the last two matches) is another key player in fine form.
Manchester United, on the other hand, have lost their domestic objectives, sitting in 13th place with 37 points. They are a comfortable 10 points above the relegation zone, but they will likely focus on securing a spot in next season’s European competitions via the Europa League.
Under new manager Ruben Amorim, who joined in November, United’s form has been underwhelming. However, the team recently managed a dominant 3-0 victory away at Leicester City, with goalkeeper Andre Onana keeping a clean sheet for the 8th time this season.
Top Performers:
- Bruno Fernandes (16 goals, 15 assists) remains United’s standout player and is in excellent form.
- Christian Eriksen, despite his struggles this season, could be set to leave Old Trafford, with Ajax reportedly interested in the Danish international.
Injury Report:
- Unavailable: Ayden Heaven, Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez, Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw.
Head-to-Head Record in the Premier League:
- Matches Played: 15
- Manchester United: 10 wins
- Nottingham Forest: 3 wins
- Draws: 2
Betting Suggestions:
- Nottingham Forest to Win – Given their strong form at home and United's struggles, Forest are well-positioned to secure another win here.
- Over 2.5 Goals – With both teams having attacking threats, a game with more than 2.5 goals seems likely.
- Bruno Fernandes to Score Anytime – United's captain is in excellent form and looks most likely to find the net for his side.
- Both Teams to Score – With the attacking quality on both sides, this bet looks promising.