Nottingham Forest v Manchester City takes place on 7 November 2026 · 17:30 at City Ground (Nottingham). We back Manchester City (56%) as favourites. Further down: the tip, the probability of each result, absences and our view of the game.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: odds from several bookmakers
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top odds available | 4.83 | 4.36 | 1.73 |
| Market average | 4.59 | 4.04 | 1.68 |
| Lowest odds | 4.03 | 3.66 | 1.65 |
| Megapari | 4.83 | 4.37 | 1.73 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.21 | 1.18 | 79.3% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.69 | 1.63 | 58.4% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.36 | 2.28 | 41.6% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.63 | 2.53 | 37.4% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.61 | 57.8% |
| BTTS – no | 2.30 | 2.21 | 42.2% |
Our odds combine the prices of several bookmakers and were refreshed 2/11/26, 08:38. Use them for guidance only, since one operator may quote differently. The margin averages 6.1%.
Megapari: prices for this match
Partner odds, refreshed 2/11/26, 15:11. A click takes you to this match at Megapari. 18+
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Nottingham Forest 1–1 Manchester City, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Nottingham Forest 19th (6 points), Manchester City 2nd (21 points).
- Form in the competition: Nottingham Forest 1W 3D 5L (6:12), Manchester City 7W 0D 2L (20:10).
- H2H: 9 matches: Nottingham Forest 1W 2D 6L, goals 5–20.
- Absences: Nottingham Forest 0, Manchester City 0.
Who will win Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?
To reach this estimate we remove the margin from several bookmakers' odds. Nothing about the outcome is guaranteed.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. Whenever the best odds on offer top the fair odds, that price is value. Likely: ≥ 60%; possible: 50–60%; outsider: anything under 50%.
Most likely correct scores
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: injuries, suspensions, absences
Nottingham Forest
- No reported absences
Manchester City
- No reported absences
Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: form and table
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 8-0-1 | 14:5 | 24 | |
| 2 | 9 | 7-0-2 | 20:10 | 21 | |
| 3 | 9 | 6-1-2 | 24:7 | 19 | |
| 4 | 9 | 5-1-3 | 19:15 | 16 | |
| 5 | 9 | 4-3-2 | 11:9 | 15 | |
| 6 | 9 | 3-5-1 | 16:9 | 14 | |
| 7 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 14:13 | 12 | |
| 8 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:10 | 12 | |
| 9 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:13 | 12 | |
| 10 | 9 | 2-5-2 | 11:10 | 11 | |
| 11 | 9 | 2-5-2 | 9:8 | 11 | |
| 12 | 8 | 3-2-3 | 12:14 | 11 | |
| 13 | 9 | 3-2-4 | 14:18 | 11 | |
| 14 | 8 | 2-4-2 | 8:9 | 10 | |
| 15 | 9 | 2-3-4 | 9:11 | 9 | |
| 16 | 9 | 3-0-6 | 9:16 | 9 | |
| 17 | 9 | 1-4-4 | 10:15 | 7 | |
| 18 | 9 | 2-1-6 | 9:21 | 7 | |
| 19 | 9 | 1-3-5 | 6:12 | 6 | |
| 20 | 9 | 1-2-6 | 7:17 | 5 |
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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: our match analysis
Why this is our tip
- Table. Nottingham Forest: 19th, 6 points from 9 matches (1W 3D 5L). Manchester City: 2nd, 21 points (7W 0D 2L).
- Attack and defence. Goals per game in this competition: Nottingham Forest 0.7 scored and 1.3 conceded, Manchester City 2.2 scored and 1.1 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Nottingham Forest: 1W 3D 5L, goals 6–12; Manchester City: 7W 0D 2L, goals 20–10.
- Head to head. Head to head over 9 meetings: Nottingham Forest 1 win, Manchester City 6 wins, plus 2 draws; goals 5–20.
What to expect
We make Manchester City the favourites. The projected scoreline is 1–2, close to 3 goals in the game, and the outcome we rate highest is 1–1 (10.4%). We expect goals and an open game.
On goals we like Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.53), with a probability of 63% by our reckoning. By our numbers, both teams scoring is 58% and over 2.5 goals is 58%.
Main points of the prediction
- Meetings: 9; Nottingham Forest 1 win, 2 draws, Manchester City 6 wins.
- Average goals in their meetings: 2.8 per match.
- This competition, scored–conceded: Nottingham Forest 6–12, Manchester City 20–10.
- Projected: close to 3 goals; probability of over 2.5 goals 58%.
- Not available: Nottingham Forest 0, Manchester City 0.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Other option: Over 2.5 goals (probability 58%, odds up to 1.69). We project close to 3 goals, which points the same way.
Absences
Not available for Nottingham Forest: no absences. Not available for Manchester City: no absences. Line-ups can still change, so look at the team news again before kick-off.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: the numbers side by side
Only this season's games feed into these numbers, so treat them with care: the sample is small.
Form in the competition
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: head to head
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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: common questions
Which bet do we recommend for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?
On the result, our pick is Manchester City to win (1.73); on goals, Under 3.5 goals (1.53). Prefer less risk? Go for Draw or Manchester City (X2).
Who will win Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?
As we see it: Nottingham Forest to win 21%, the draw 23%, Manchester City to win 56%.
What is the kick-off time and venue?
7 November 2026, 17:30, at City Ground, Nottingham.
Who will be missing?
Nottingham Forest: no absences. Manchester City: no absences. Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Will the game go over 2.5 goals?
We give over 2.5 goals a 58% chance (odds 1.69), against 42% for under 2.5 (odds 2.36).
Will both teams score?
By our numbers, both sides scoring is 58% (odds 1.62).
What correct score is most probable?
In order: 1–1 (10.4%), 1–2 (9.9%), 0–1 (9.5%).
Where do your predictions come from?
It all starts with bookmaker odds: we take prices from several firms, remove the margin, average them and convert the result into probabilities. A Poisson model then supplies the expected goals and the most probable scorelines. Form, previous meetings and absences are shown alongside as background. We share our predictions to inform you, and they cannot promise that a bet will win.
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