Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Under 3.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.53 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.53Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultManchester United to win ✓61% · @1.60
Double chanceManchester United or draw ✓83% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗10% · fair 9.66
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest preview and prediction
The match
Nottingham Forest travel to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday 17 May (12:30 WAT) to face Manchester United. Manchester United are 18th with 8 points from 10 games (in the bottom three), while Nottingham Forest sit 16th on 9 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Manchester United's last 5: WLDWL Most recently they beat Brentford 2–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Nottingham Forest's last 5: DLWWW Most recently they drew with Newcastle 1–1 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.0 for Manchester United and 1.0 for Nottingham Forest. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 58% and both teams to score at 60%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Manchester United 61%, draw 23%, Nottingham Forest 17%.
Safer route: Manchester United or draw (83%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 64% chance at odds of 1.53. Predicted score: Manchester United 2–0 Nottingham Forest. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Manchester United61%fair 1.65 · @1.60
Draw23%fair 4.37 · @4.10
Nottingham Forest17%fair 6.05 · @4.90
2.96Expected goals
2.00Manchester United xG
0.96Nottingham Forest xG
60%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
1–010%
2–110%
1–110%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Manchester United 2.0 – 1.0 Nottingham Forest expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Manchester United to win✓
61%
1.65
1.60
Double chance
Manchester United or draw✓
83%
1.20
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.66
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.71
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
64%
1.57
1.53
Half-time result
Manchester United ahead at half-time✓
45%
2.23
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Manchester United / FT Manchester United✓
39%
2.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
10%
9.66
–
Form
Manchester United – last 6
WLDWLW
27 Apr
vs Brentford
2–1
W
13 Apr
vs Leeds
1–2
L
20 Mar
@ Bournemouth
2–2
D
15 Mar
vs Aston Villa
3–1
W
4 Mar
@ Newcastle
1–2
L
1 Mar
vs Crystal Palace
2–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Nottingham Forest – last 6
DLWWWW
10 May
vs Newcastle
1–1
D
7 May
@ Aston Villa
0–4
L
4 May
@ Chelsea
3–1
W
30 Apr
vs Aston Villa
1–0
W
19 Apr
vs Burnley
4–1
W
16 Apr
vs FC Porto
1–0
W
1.7Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.
What is the prediction for Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?
On our numbers Manchester United have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Nottingham Forest 17%.
How many goals will there be in Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?
Our predicted score is Manchester United 2–0 Nottingham Forest, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest (Premier League) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at Old Trafford.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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