Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Prediction & Preview
Premier League · Saturday, 7 November 2026 · in your time (17:30 UK, 17:30 Ghana, 18:30 Nigeria, 20:30 Kenya & Uganda) · City Ground
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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City prediction
Our data-based projection leans to Manchester City (56% win chance), most likely score 0-1.
Projected score 0-1 (expected goals 0.89 v 1.70).
- Manchester City sit higher in the table (3rd v 16th).
- Nottingham Forest average 0.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game; Manchester City 2.1 and 1.3.
- Recent form (latest first): Nottingham Forest WLDLL, Manchester City LWLDL.
- Head-to-head in our records: Nottingham Forest 2 wins, 2 draws, Manchester City 6.
- Home advantage is built into the projection for Nottingham Forest.
Data provider's pre-match probabilities: Nottingham Forest 96%, draw 3%, Manchester City 1%.
A statistical projection from league-table and recent-form data, published for information. Football is unpredictable and results can differ. Make your own call in the free prediction game.
Form guide
Nottingham Forest
- W · 3-1 v Manchester City
- L · 2-0 v Brentford
- D · 1-1 v Ipswich
- L · 0-1 v Arsenal
- L · 3-1 v Crystal Palace
Manchester City
- L · 3-1 v Nottingham Forest
- W · 2-3 v RB Leipzig
- L · 0-1 v Brighton
- D · 2-2 v Brighton
- L · 2-1 v Aston Villa
Head-to-head
In our records: Nottingham Forest 2 wins, 2 draws, Manchester City 6.
- 7 Nov 2026: Nottingham Forest 3-1 Manchester City (Premier League)
- 4 Mar 2026: Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
- 27 Dec 2025: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City (Premier League)
- 27 Apr 2025: Nottingham Forest 0-2 Manchester City (FA Cup)
- 8 Mar 2025: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester City (Premier League)
League table position
- Nottingham Forest: 16th · P10 W2 D3 L5 · GD -4 · 9 pts
- Manchester City: 3rd · P10 W7 D0 L3 · GD +8 · 21 pts
Team news & likely line-ups
No injury or suspension information is listed yet.
Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1)
- M. Sels
- Murillo, N. Milenković, Jair
- N. Williams, X. Schlager, R. Yates, D. Muñoz
- M. Gibbs-White, J. McAtee
- L. Delap
Manchester City (4-2-3-1)
- G. Donnarumma
- J. Gvardiol, M. Guéhi, Rúben Dias, A. Khusanov
- E. Fernández, E. Anderson
- J. Doku, R. Cherki, I. Ndiaye
- E. Haaland
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
Check Sky Sports and TNT Sports listings (TV picks are confirmed a few weeks ahead).
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FAQ
When is Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City in the Premier League kicks off on Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 17:30 UK time (17:30 in Ghana, 18:30 in Nigeria, 20:30 in Kenya and Uganda).
Where can I watch Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?
Check Sky Sports and TNT Sports listings (TV picks are confirmed a few weeks ahead). Our how-to-watch guide lists the broadcasters for Premier League in the UK and Africa. Broadcast listings can change, so confirm with the broadcaster.
What is the predicted score for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?
Our data-based projection, built from goals scored and conceded, recent form and home advantage, gives 0-1 as the most likely score. Our data-based projection leans to Manchester City (56% win chance), most likely score 0-1. It is a statistical projection, not a certainty.
Where can I find Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City team news?
This page shows injuries and the starting line-ups as soon as they are available in our data, normally about an hour before kick-off.
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