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Man City to Win (0-2)
Tournament: English Premier League 2024-25 | Venue: City Ground, Nottingham
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Nottingham Forest has endured a rough patch in the Premier League, struggling with back-to-back defeats before grinding out a hard-fought draw against Arsenal. Now, they face an even bigger challenge as they welcome Manchester City to the City Ground this Saturday at 6:00 p.m. IST.
On the other hand, Manchester City seems to be charting a comeback back after their Champions League heartbreak and a setback against Liverpool. With a narrow 1-0 win over Tottenham in the Premier League and a 3-1 victory against Plymouth in the FA Cup 5th round, Pep Guardiola’s men are regaining momentum.
Current Standings: With 48 points (14 wins, 6 draws & 7 losses), Nottingham is currently placed 3rd in the league standings, while City sits behind them with just 47 points (14 wins, 5 draws, and 8 defeats).
Head-to-Head Record: In 11 matches that have been played between the teams, City holds a 5-2 win-loss record over Forest.
Nottingham Forest has hit their first real stumbling block of the season, struggling for consistency at a crucial time. Recent league defeats and hard-fought cup battles have exposed their vulnerabilities. Nuno Espírito Santo’s men narrowly reached the FA Cup quarter-finals, edging Ipswich Town on penalties after a 1-1 draw. With just one win inside regulation time in their last seven games, their grip on third place is slipping fast. Now, with Manchester City just a point behind, the pressure is well and truly on!
Nottingham Forest’s hopes against Manchester City could rest on Chris Wood’s shoulders. The in-form Kiwi striker has been unstoppable at the City Ground, bagging five goals and an assist in his last three home games. While his record against City stands at three goals and one assist in 11 meetings, the question is, can he deliver when it matters most?.
Key Stats
1. Nottingham are unbeaten in their last eight home games.
2. The Tricky Trees have won three of their last five matches at home.
3. Chris Wood is Nottingham’s top scorer with 18 goals.
4. Nottingham has scored 20% of their goals between 0-15 minutes.
Nottingham Forest Probable XI - Sels (GK); Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams, Danilo, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Elanga, Hudson-Odoi & Wood.
Pep Guardiola is in the midst of rebuilding Manchester City, but even in victory, they’ve looked shaky—evident in their hard-fought comeback against Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup. While they’ve won three of their last five in all competitions, defeats to Real Madrid (3-1) and Liverpool (0-2) expose their flaws. Their Premier League form follows a similar trend, with a vital 1-0 win at Tottenham standing out among mixed results.
However, with Nottingham struggling in recent games, Manchester City has a prime opportunity to capitalize. A win would see them leapfrog their opponents and close the gap on second-placed Arsenal. If the Gunners slip up against Manchester United, City could find themselves just four points behind in the title race.
With his match-winning strike against Tottenham, Man City’s star forward has joined elite company, matching Harry Kane as the only players to net 10+ home and away goals in three straight Premier League seasons. Adding to his dominance, he has already put five past Nottingham Forest, including a hat-trick and turned provider in their most recent clash.
Key Stats
1. The Cityzens have managed to win three of their last five away games.
2. Erling Haaland has top scored for them so far with 20 goals.
3. Manchester City has scored 21% of their goals between 16-30 minutes.
Team News
Pep Guardiola faces a potential defensive setback as Nathan Ake is likely to miss out. The Dutch defender was forced off at half-time during City’s FA Cup clash with Plymouth Argyle, leaving his availability in doubt.
Manchester City Probable XI - Ederson (GK); Nunes, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, Nico, Bernardo, Foden, Savio, Marmoush & Haaland.
For Nottingham Forest, Manchester City is the perfect matchup. The Tricky Trees thrive on counter-attacks but have struggled against teams forcing them to dominate possession. That won’t be an issue here—City will see most of the ball, allowing Forest to play their preferred game. However, the hosts will be cautious, having lost four of their last six meetings with City, including a 3-0 drubbing in their most recent clash. With history and form on City’s side, backing them for a win seems the obvious choice. Manchester City is the favourite to win the match, with odds of 1.93 to Forest's 3.80 and 3.85 for a draw.
Man City to Win (0-2)
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