Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United — Preview & Prediction
The fixture between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United promises to be one of the most intriguing matches of the upcoming weekend. Here at Footy Stats, we dive into team news, tactical battles, head-to-head stats, and deliver our prediction.
Match Information
- Date & Kick-off: Saturday, 1 November 2025 at 15:00 UTC
- Venue: The City Ground, Nottingham
- Competition: Premier League 2025/26 season
Current Form & Context
Nottingham Forest have endured a challenging start and are looking to rebuild momentum. Manchester United, under their new direction, are searching for consistency and improvement.
Team News & Probable Line-Ups
Nottingham Forest (Probable 4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Matz Sels
- Defence: Savona, Milenković, Murillo, Williams
- Midfield: Douglas Luiz, Anderson; Ndoye, Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White
- Forward: Igor Jesus
- Unavailable: Chris Wood (knee), Ola Aina (hamstring)
Manchester United (Probable 3-4-2-1)
- Goalkeeper: Senne Lammens
- Defence: Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw
- Midfield: Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Dalot
- Attack: Mbeumo, Cunha, Šeško
- Unavailable: Lisandro Martínez (training return), Harry Maguire (doubtful)
Head-to-Head & Key Stats
Recent meetings show Nottingham Forest have had the upper hand in some of the latest encounters. United, however, carry the attacking edge and deeper squad resources.
Tactical Outlook
Forest are likely to adopt a compact defensive shape, aiming to absorb pressure and hit United on transitions. United, meanwhile, will look to dominate possession, create overloads and make full use of their wide players.
Prediction
At Footy Stats, our prediction is: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester United. Expect United to edge this by virtue of sharper attacking options, but Forest should keep it competitive at home.