Manchester City - Nottingham Forest

Premier League Season 2026 - Round 21
Planned

Match preview

Manchester City take on Nottingham Forest in Premier League at Etihad Stadium on 16 January 2027.

The most recent match for Manchester City was a 0-1 defeat against Brighton, preceded by a 2-2 draw with Brighton (EFL Carabao Cup).

The most recent match for Nottingham Forest was a 0-2 defeat against Brentford, preceded by a 1-1 draw with Ipswich.

The numbers favour Manchester City, with 21 points and 10 goals conceded in 9 matches, against 6 points and 12 goals conceded in 9 matches for Nottingham Forest.

The record over the 9 previous meetings: 6 wins for Manchester City, one win for Nottingham Forest and 2 draws. See every meeting between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest.

Our algorithm predicts Manchester City to win, with a probability of 72%.

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Previous confrontations (H2H)

6 Manchester City
2 Draw
1 Nottingham Forest
44% Over 2.5 goals
33% Both teams scored
2.8 Goals per match
Logo Manchester City 5 | Logo Nottingham Forest 1 Clean sheets
Goals scored all matches
Logo Manchester City
2.22
Logo Nottingham Forest
0.56
Goals in home matches
Logo Manchester City
3.25
Logo Nottingham Forest
0.60
Goals in away matches
Logo Manchester City
1.40
Logo Nottingham Forest
0.50
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

Etihad Stadium

Capacity

55097

Address

Rowsley Street
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table 2026

Possible line-up

This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.