Nottingham Forest v Man Utd: Preview and Betting Tips | EPL 2025

Forest sit third in the table and have reached the FA Cup semi-finals. The Red Devils have lost just three of their last 17 matches in all competitions but languish 13th in the league table.

Match: Nottingham Forest v Man Utd
When: Tuesday, 01 April 2025, 21:00
Where: City Ground

Nottingham Forest Form

Forest sit third in the league table and are pushing for Champions League football. A run of seven wins in eight matches was followed by a shock 5-0 loss at Bournemouth. They bounced back to thrash Brighton 7-0 at home but two defeats followed.

They lost 2-1 at Fulham and 4-3 at Newcastle before a hard-fought 0-0 home draw against Arsenal. They’ve turned around their slump by beating Man City 1-0 in a crucial victory before a 4-2 success at Ipswich. On Saturday, they won on penalties in the FA Cup after drawing 0-0 vs Brighton after extra time.

Nottingham Forest Team News

Nuno Espirito Santo has a big doubt over Morgan Gibbs-White, who needs a late fitness test. Chris Wood has a hip injury and this match may come too soon for him.

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga are set to come back into the XI. Taiwo Awoniyi is hoping to start up front but it could instead be a false nine or two fast wingers together.

Nottingham Forest Motivation

This is a big game for Forest but fatigue will play a part after Saturday’s 120 minutes. They are seven clear of sixth-placed Newcastle having played a match more.

Nuno’s team will sit in a compact medium block and will look for fast breaks in this match.

Man Utd Form

United’s last 17 matches have seen just three defeats. There are real signs of progress of late. Since losing 1-0 at Tottenham as they allowed 2.23 xG and 22 shots, they’re unbeaten in seven matches. They came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Everton before beating Ipswich 3-2 at home with ten men.

They 20 shots in a 1-1 draw vs Fulham in the FA Cup before losing on penalties. United drew 1-1 at Real Sociedad and frustrated Arsenal in another 1-1 draw. The Red Devils smashed Real Sociedad 4-1 to reach the Europa League quarter-finals. Their last match brought a 3-0 win at Leicester from just 0.91 Expected Goals.

Man Utd Team News

Ruben Amorim has Mason Mount, Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro available again after injury. Jonny Evans, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez and Amad Diallo and this match come too soon for Luke Shaw.

Ayden Heaven is out injured but should return in a couple of weeks. Joshua Zirkzee is pushing for a start in the front three with Christian Eriksen most likely to drop to the bench.

Man Utd Motivation

United are slowly regaining confidence and look a bit more consistent and stable.

They will have plenty of the ball in this match and will have to guard against fast counter attacks. They will go for the win but a draw is not a bad result.

Key Stats

Nottingham Forest have won their last 2 EPL matches

Nottingham Forest have won 8 of their last 11 home league matches (2 draws, 1 loss)

Man Utd have lost their last 2 league matches vs Nottm Forest

Man Utd have won just 3 of their last 17 matches

Man Utd have won just 3 of their last 12 away EPL matches

Verdict

The hosts are very strong at the City Ground and have won their last two league matches vs the Red Devils. They should squeeze out three points in this one.

Best Bet: Nottingham Forest win at 2.36
Alternate Bet: Nottingham Forest win/draw double chance + Over 1.5 goals at 1.90
Goalscorer Tip: Anthony Elanga to score anytime at 6.00