Nottingham Forest v Manchester City
Who wins?
Nottm Forest
20%
Draw
24%
Man City
56%
Scorely predictions
Expected goals
Over 2.5: 58% · pays 11/18 · Under 2.5: 42% · pays 5/4
Both teams to score: 58% · pays 11/18
No-margin probability and reference market payout, via ESPN. Not betting advice. 18+
Nottingham Forest host Manchester City on Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 17:30 (UK time) at The City Ground in the Premier League.
Nottingham Forest sit 19th on 6 points.
Manchester City sit 1st on 21 points.
Nottingham Forest have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Manchester City have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Last 5 meetings: Nottingham Forest won 1, Manchester City won 3, 1 drawn.
- Competition
- Premier League
- Kick-off
- Saturday, 7 November 2026, 17:30 (UK time)
- Venue
- The City Ground, Nottingham
Preview in numbers
- Kick-off in the United Kingdom is 17:30 (UK time) on Saturday 7 November 2026.
- Nottingham Forest have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats from their last 5.
- Manchester City have 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5.
- Manchester City sit 1st on 21 points and Nottingham Forest 19th on 6: 15 points apart.
- Their last meeting, on 4 Mar 2026, finished Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest.
- Manchester City are the market favourites at 56%, with the bookmaker margin taken out.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
Odds movement
Opening → NowNottm Forest
39/10 → 37/10
−4.1%
Draw
31/10 → 3/1
−2.4%
Man City
11/18 → 2/3
+3.8%
Over 2.5: 7/13 → 11/18 +4.5% · Under 2.5: 23/17 → 5/4 −4.3%
ESPN opening and current prices published by ESPN. 18+
Odds comparison
Match result (1X2)
| Bookmaker | 1 · Nottm Forest | X · Draw | 2 · Man City | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 10/3 | 29/10 | 7/10 | 7.6% |
Double chance
| Bookmaker | 1X | 12 | X2 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 5/4 | 2/9 | 2/11 | 11.2% |
Total goals
| Bookmaker | Over 1.5 | Under 1.5 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1/5 | 7/2 | 5.6% |
Total goals
| Bookmaker | Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 5/8 | 13/10 | 5.2% |
Both teams to score
| Bookmaker | Yes | No | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 5/8 | 6/5 | 7.2% |
Asian handicap
| Bookmaker | Nottm Forest 0 | Man City 0 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 27/11 | 3/10 | 5.9% |
Asian handicap
| Bookmaker | Nottm Forest +0.25 | Man City -0.25 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 8/5 | 4/17 | 19.1% |
Indicative odds that move until kick-off. The best price in each column is highlighted. Margin = the bookmaker's cut (sum of implied probabilities − 100%). 18+ · Gamble responsibly · BeGambleAware.org
Licensed bookmakers in this edition: Bet365 (Gambling Commission · 055148-R-331498-002)
Market probability
First team to score
Nottingham Forest
34%
No goal
6%
Manchester City
60%
Exact total goals
| 0 | 5% |
| 1 | 15% |
| 2 | 21% |
| 3 | 22% |
| 4 | 17% |
| 5 | 11% |
| 6+ | 10% |
Team total goals · Manchester City
Over 1.5
58%
Under 1.5
42%
Team total goals · Manchester City
Over 2.5
33%
Under 2.5
67%
Team total goals · Manchester City
Over 3.5
17%
Under 3.5
84%
Team total goals · Manchester City
Over 0.5
84%
Under 0.5
17%
Team total goals · Nottingham Forest
Over 1.5
32%
Under 1.5
68%
Team total goals · Nottingham Forest
Over 2.5
14%
Under 2.5
87%
Team total goals · Nottingham Forest
Over 0.5
66%
Under 0.5
34%
Exact team goals · Nottingham Forest
| 0 | 32% |
| 1 | 36% |
| 2 | 20% |
| 3 | 8% |
| 4+ | 3% |
Exact team goals · Manchester City
| 0 | 13% |
| 1 | 28% |
| 2 | 28% |
| 3 | 18% |
| 4+ | 13% |
Both teams to score: 1st half
Yes
24%
No
76%
Both teams to score: 2nd half
Yes
33%
No
67%
Clean sheet · Manchester City
Yes
34%
No
66%
Clean sheet · Nottingham Forest
Yes
15%
No
85%
Correct score
| 1-2 | 10% |
| 1-1 | 10% |
| 0-1 | 9% |
| 0-2 | 9% |
| 1-3 | 6% |
| 2-2 | 6% |
| 2-1 | 6% |
| 0-3 | 5% |
| 1-0 | 5% |
| 0-0 | 5% |
| 2-3 | 4% |
| 2-0 | 3% |
| 3-2 | 3% |
| 3-1 | 2% |
| 3-3 | 2% |
| 3-0 | 1% |
1st half result
Nottingham Forest
20%
Draw
37%
Manchester City
43%
2nd half result
Nottingham Forest
21%
Draw
34%
Manchester City
46%
1st half goals
Over 1.5
40%
Under 1.5
60%
1st half goals
Over 2.5
18%
Under 2.5
82%
1st half goals
Over 3.5
8%
Under 3.5
92%
1st half goals
Over 0.5
72%
Under 0.5
28%
To score in the 1st half · Manchester City
Yes
58%
No
43%
To score in the 1st half · Nottingham Forest
Yes
39%
No
61%
To score in the 2nd half · Manchester City
Yes
67%
No
33%
To score in the 2nd half · Nottingham Forest
Yes
46%
No
54%
Probability estimated from the market, margin removed. Not odds and not an invitation to bet. Market data via ESPN. 18+
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Head-to-head record
1
Nottm Forest
1
Draws
3
Man City
Last meetings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Man City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 21 | LWWLW |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +8 | 21 | WLWWW |
| 3 |  Brighton | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +17 | 19 | WWWLW |
| 4 |  Chelsea | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 16 | LWWLW |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 15 | DWLWW |
| 6 |  Brentford | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +7 | 14 | WDLDW |
| 7 |  Bournemouth | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 12 | LLWWW |
| 8 |  Hull | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 | LDLDD |
| 9 |  Leeds | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 | DLDDL |
| 10 |  Newcastle | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 11 | LWLLW |
| 11 |  Aston Villa | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 11 | LWDWW |
| 12 |  Ipswich | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 11 | LWLDD |
| 13 |  Everton | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 10 | DWDLL |
| 14 |  Spurs | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 | DLDWW |
| 15 |  Coventry | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 9 | WWLLW |
| 16 |  Fulham | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 8 | DDLWW |
| 17 |  Man Utd | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 7 | DDDLL |
| 18 |  C Palace | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -10 | 7 | LDWLL |
| 19 |  Nottm Forest | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 6 | WLLLD |
| 20 |  Sunderland | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 5 | LLLDL |
Statistical prediction
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Advice: Double chance : draw or Manchester City
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FAQ
What time does Nottingham Forest v Manchester City start?
Nottingham Forest v Manchester City (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 7 November at 17:30 (UK time) at The City Ground.
Where are Nottingham Forest and Manchester City in the table?
Nottingham Forest are 19th on 6 points and Manchester City 1st on 21.
Who is the favourite in Nottingham Forest v Manchester City?
The market favourite is Manchester City. Probability without the bookmaker margin: Nottingham Forest 20 %, the draw 24 % and Manchester City 56 %. It is indicative and moves until the start.
What is the head-to-head record between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City?
In their last 5 meetings: Nottingham Forest won 1, Manchester City won 3 and 1 ended in a draw.
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