Nottingham Forest v Manchester City Prediction & Expected Goals (7 Nov) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultManchester City to win ✗68% · @1.67

Double chanceManchester City or draw ✗89% · @1.18

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · @1.67

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.20

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.51

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

It is Nottingham Forest v Manchester City in the Premier League – Saturday 7 November, 18:30 WAT, City Ground. Nottingham Forest sit 16th with 9 points from 10 games (in the bottom half), while Manchester City are 3rd on 21 (in the top four). A 12-point gap separates them – two very different campaigns.

Form guide

Nottingham Forest – form over the last 5: LDLLL Most recently they lost to Brentford 0–2 on the road. Goals have dried up: 0.7 per game.

Manchester City – form over the last 5: WLDLW Most recently they beat RB Leipzig 3–2 on the road. They are averaging 2.3 goals a game – a real threat going forward.

On form, Manchester City have the edge: 1.7 points a game against 0.7.

Previous meetings

Their most recent meeting, on 4 Mar 2026, finished Manchester City 2–2 Nottingham Forest.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Nottingham Forest 0.7 – 2.1 Manchester City in expected goals – roughly 2.8 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 55% for over 2.5, 57% for both teams to score.

Betting angles

Match result chances: Nottingham Forest 11% · draw 22% · Manchester City 68%.
Safer play: Manchester City or draw (89%) at 1.18.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.67.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Manchester City to win, rated at 68% confidence at odds of 1.67, above our fair price of 1.48, which makes it a value price. Predicted score: Nottingham Forest 0–2 Manchester City. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Nottingham Forest11%fair 9.45 · @5.00

Draw22%fair 4.60 · @3.90

Manchester City68%fair 1.48 · @1.67

2.83Expected goals

0.73Nottingham Forest xG

2.10Manchester City xG

57%Both score

55%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

0–213%

0–112%

1–210%

1–19%

0–39%

1–37%

From our goals model: Nottingham Forest 0.7 – 2.1 Manchester City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Manchester City to win ✗	68%	1.48	1.67 ▲
Double chance	Manchester City or draw ✗	89%	1.12	1.18 ▲
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	57%	1.76	1.67
Draw no bet	Manchester City (draw no bet) ✗	86%	1.16	–
Asian handicap	Manchester City -0.5 (Asian handicap) ✗	69%	1.45	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	78%	1.28	1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✓	55%	1.81	1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✗	66%	1.51	1.50
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	82%	1.23	1.20
First team to score	Manchester City to score first ✗	70%	1.43	–
Half-time result	Manchester City ahead at half-time ✗	49%	2.03	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Manchester City / FT Manchester City ✗	45%	2.22	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–2 ✗	10%	10.51	–

Nottingham Forest – last 6

LDLLLW

31 Oct	@ Brentford	0–2	L
23 Oct	@ Ipswich	1–1	D
18 Oct	vs Arsenal	0–1	L
11 Oct	@ Crystal Palace	1–3	L
19 Sep	vs Coventry	0–1	L
12 Sep	@ Aston Villa	2–1	W

0.7Scored / game

1.5Conceded / game

50%Both scored

33%Over 2.5

Manchester City – last 6

WLDLWW

4 Nov	@ RB Leipzig	3–2	W
31 Oct	vs Brighton	0–1	L
28 Oct	vs Brighton	2–2	D
24 Oct	@ Aston Villa	1–2	L
20 Oct	vs AEK Athens FC	5–1	W
17 Oct	vs Ipswich	3–2	W

2.3Scored / game

1.7Conceded / game

83%Both scored

83%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Arsenal	10	9	0	1	+10	27
2	Brighton	10	7	1	2	+19	22
3	Manchester City	10	7	0	3	+8	21
4	Liverpool	10	5	3	2	+4	18
5	Chelsea	10	5	1	4	+3	16
6	Everton	10	4	4	2	+2	16
7	Bournemouth	10	4	3	3	+2	15
8	Brentford	10	3	5	2	+5	14
9	Leeds	10	3	5	2	+2	14
10	Aston Villa	10	3	4	3	-3	13
11	Tottenham	10	3	3	4	-1	12
12	Newcastle	10	3	3	4	-3	12
13	Hull City	10	2	5	3	0	11
14	Ipswich	10	3	2	5	-5	11
15	Fulham	10	2	4	4	-2	10
16	Nottingham Forest	10	2	3	5	-4	9
17	Coventry	10	3	0	7	-9	9
18	Manchester United	10	1	5	4	-5	8
19	Sunderland	10	2	2	6	-9	8
20	Crystal Palace	10	2	1	7	-14	7

Team

Pts

+10

+19

-3

-1

-3

-5

-2

-4

-9

-5

-9

-14

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?

Our pick is Manchester City to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.

Who will win Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?

On our numbers Nottingham Forest have a 11% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Manchester City 68%.

How many goals will there be in Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?

We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?

Our predicted score is Nottingham Forest 0–2 Manchester City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.

When is Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at City Ground.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

Nottingham Forest v Manchester City: numbers & prediction