Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest predictions & stats
Top pick Manchester United 72%, Over 2.5 goals 59%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier League.
Match Snapshot
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Team Context
Season Performance
Comparing both teams this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | +39 | 70 | |
| 2 | 30 | +32 | 61 | |
| 3 | 30 | +13 | 54 | |
| 4 | 30 | +3 | 51 | |
| 5 | 30 | +9 | 49 | |
| 6 | 30 | +18 | 48 | |
| 7 | 30 | +4 | 45 | |
| 8 | 30 | -1 | 43 | |
| 9 | 30 | 0 | 42 | |
| 10 | 30 | -2 | 41 | |
| 11 | 30 | -3 | 41 | |
| 12 | 30 | +3 | 40 | |
| 13 | 30 | -5 | 40 | |
| 14 | 30 | -2 | 39 | |
| 15 | 30 | -11 | 32 | |
| 16 | 30 | -7 | 30 | |
| 17 | 30 | -15 | 29 | |
| 18 | 30 | -19 | 29 | |
| 19 | 30 | -26 | 20 | |
| 20 | 31 | -30 | 17 |
Manchester United
All Fixtures (31)
Nottingham Forest
All Fixtures (42)
Deep Analysis
Team Insights
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Playing Style Analysis
This team they maintain balanced possession (53%). They've proven effective without the ball, winning 7 games with less possession Additionally, However, they've lost 6 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results Meanwhile, Their comeback ability is notable: 2 wins after being behind at the break. They're capable of turning games around, winning 3 times after going behind. They've gained 15 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end. A concerning pattern: they've lost 3 games despite leading at the break Additionally, They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 14 points from winning positions Meanwhile, Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading. In attack, they create numerous opportunities (15.9 shots/game, 5.8 on target). They move the ball forward with intent (around 30 passes per shot). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.2 saves required per game). A top-3 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.
This team they maintain balanced possession (48%). They've won 4 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball. They've dropped points in 5 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've salvaged 9 points from losing positions this season Additionally, They've dropped 6 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 32 passes per shot). As a lower-table side (17th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-3 opponent.
Manchester United Half-Time Performance
Manchester United home games half time results
Nottingham Forest Half-Time Performance
Nottingham Forest away games half time results