Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United

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• Více než 2,5 gólu

Nottingham Forest’s fight to escape the Premier League’s bottom three continues as they welcome a rejuvenated Manchester United side to the City Ground. With Forest desperate for goals and United riding a wave of confidence, this could be an intriguing clash between two teams heading in very different directions.

Sean Dyche’s tenure at Nottingham Forest has produced mixed results so far. His first two matches in charge have both finished 2-0 — a win over Porto in the UEFA Europa League and a defeat at Bournemouth in the Premier League last Sunday. That latest loss extended Forest’s domestic struggles, marking their fourth consecutive league defeat without scoring and their eighth Premier League game in a row without a win (D2, L6).

The Tricky Trees’ inability to find the net has been particularly alarming, with Dyche’s typically disciplined setup yet to spark a response in attack. Restoring their once-intimidating home form will be crucial to any potential revival, but Forest have won just twice at the City Ground since defeating Manchester United back in April (D1, L7). Encouragingly, one of those wins came in Dyche’s debut game, but they’ll need to rediscover both composure and creativity to stand any chance against a confident visiting side.

Manchester United, meanwhile, appear to have turned a corner under Ruben Amorim. October was a perfect month for the Red Devils, as they were one of only three teams to win all three of their Premier League fixtures. During that stretch, Amorim’s men rediscovered their attacking fluency, scoring 14 goals — the most in the division over that period — and climbing firmly back into the upper reaches of the table.

Their 2-1 win at Liverpool in their most recent away outing ended a miserable eight-game winless run on the road in the league (D2, L6) and provided a major morale boost. With momentum finally building, United will be targeting consecutive away wins for the first time since April 2024 as they look to maintain pressure on the title contenders.

Historie Head-to-Head

This fixture has recently belonged to Nottingham Forest, who have remarkably won each of the last three league H2Hs, including two at the City Ground. That represents their best run against United in well over a century. Indeed, not since 1910 have Manchester United lost four straight league meetings with Forest — a record they’ll be desperate to avoid matching.

Historically, however, United have dominated this fixture, and their recent resurgence suggests they’ll approach this one determined to reassert their authority.

Horké statistiky a série

• Forest have lost their last three Saturday home games without scoring.
• Dyche-managed sides have failed to score in ten of their last 14 Premier League matches.
• United are unbeaten in all six games in which they scored first this season (W5, D1).
• Eight of United’s 14 goals conceded this term have come beyond the hour mark.

Key Players to Watch and Missing Players

Morgan Gibbs-White remains Forest’s most creative and dangerous player.

He has directly contributed to four goals in his last four league games against Manchester United (G2, A2), and his ability to unlock defences could be crucial if Forest are to end their scoring drought.

For United, Matheus Cunha is emerging as a key figure in Amorim’s attacking system. The Brazilian opened his United account against Brighton last time out and thrives against struggling sides.

He has been involved in seven goals in his last four Premier League games against teams starting the day in the relegation zone (G3, A4). His movement and link-up play could again prove decisive.

Team news brings some challenges for both sides. Forest are without Dilane Bakwa, while Oleksandr Zinchenko and Chris Wood are both doubtful. United will be hopeful of welcoming back Harry Maguire after he missed the Brighton match, providing much-needed leadership at the back.

Taktický přehled

Dyche has stuck to his tried-and-tested 4-4-2 shape, emphasising organisation, set pieces, and defensive solidity. However, Forest’s struggle to progress the ball from midfield and create clear-cut chances remains a major obstacle. The City Ground crowd will demand a more proactive approach, but Dyche is unlikely to stray far from his pragmatic principles. Expect Forest to play direct and look for early crosses into the box, especially targeting lapses in United’s back line.

Ruben Amorim, in contrast, has instilled a high-intensity pressing game built on fluid transitions and quick vertical attacks. His 3-4-3 system has given United both width and structure, with their front three combining fluently in recent weeks. United’s pressing from the front and ability to punish defensive errors could spell trouble for Forest if they struggle to retain possession under pressure.

Analýza sázek

With Forest winless in eight and struggling for goals, it’s difficult to see them halting United’s charge here. The Red Devils have been free-scoring of late, and with Forest likely to push forward in front of their home fans, spaces could open up for Amorim’s men to exploit.

Backing over 3.5 total goals looks a smart play given United’s recent attacking form and both sides’ defensive vulnerabilities. Alternatively, Manchester United to win and both teams to score could also offer value, as Forest may finally end their goal drought even if it’s not enough for points.

Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1–3 Manchester United

Forest’s effort and home support might help them get on the scoresheet, but United’s confidence and attacking rhythm should see them through comfortably. Amorim’s men look well placed to extend their winning run and further compound Forest’s relegation worries.

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