Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: Premier League Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips
Nottingham Forest host Manchester City in an intriguing Premier League clash on December 27, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 13:30 at the City Ground. Forest will aim to leverage home advantage against a City side brimming with confidence and attacking firepower.
This fixture pits a resilient mid-table Forest team against title-chasing Manchester City, who are in scintillating form. While past encounters have occasionally been competitive, City’s current momentum makes them strong favorites.
Expert Prediction
Our Top Tip: Manchester City to Win (Away Win – 2) Odds: 1.59
This prediction is backed by City’s dominant recent performances, superior goal-scoring record, and strong away form, combined with Forest’s inconsistent results against top sides.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Our recommendations are derived from in-depth analysis of form, tactics, H2H data, and market trends:
- Primary Bet: Manchester City to Win
- Additional value could lie in over 2.5 goals or City winning with both teams to score, given their attacking prowess and Forest’s occasional home threat.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats
Recent meetings between the sides (last 5):
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | Premier League | Manchester City | 0-0 | Nottingham Forest |
| 27/12/2025 | Premier League | Nottingham Forest | 0-0 | Manchester City |
| 04/12/2024 | Premier League | Manchester City | 3-0 | Nottingham Forest |
| 08/03/2025 | Premier League | Nottingham Forest | 1-0 | Manchester City |
| 27/04/2025 | FA Cup | Nottingham Forest | 0-2 | Manchester City |
H2H Summary:
- Nottingham Forest wins: 1
- Draws: 2
- Manchester City wins: 2
- Average goals scored by Forest: 0.2
- Average goals conceded by Forest: 1.0
- Average goals scored by City: 1.0
- Average goals conceded by City: 0.2
Nottingham Forest Recent Form
Last 5 matches: 3 Wins | 0 Draws | 2 Losses
- Goals scored: 6 (1.2 per game)
- Goals conceded: 5 (1.0 per game)
Key recent results:
- Fulham 1-0 Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham
- Utrecht 1-2 Nottingham Forest (Europa League)
- Everton 3-0 Nottingham Forest
- Wolves 0-1 Nottingham Forest
Forest show fight at home but remain vulnerable defensively against elite attacks.
Manchester City Recent Form
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Last 5 matches: 5 Wins | 0 Draws | 0 Losses
- Goals scored: 13 (2.6 per game)
- Goals conceded: 1 (0.2 per game)
Key recent results:
- Manchester City 3-0 West Ham
- Manchester City 2-0 Brentford (League Cup)
- Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City
- Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City (Champions League)
- Manchester City 3-0 Sunderland
City are in ruthless form, with their attack firing on all cylinders.
Premier League Standings (as of December 2025)
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 31:10 | 39 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 17 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 41:16 | 37 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27:18 | 36 |
| … | … | … | … | … | … | … | … |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17:26 | 18 |
City sit just two points off the top, while Forest battle in the lower mid-table.
FAQs
When and what time is the match? December 27, 2025, at 13:30.
What is the main prediction? Manchester City to win.
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This matchup promises goals and excitement, with Manchester City holding the clear edge based on current form and quality.