Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 27
Manchester City (second) is currently well above Nottingham Forest (17th) in the Premier League, but it plays at Nottingham Forest on Saturday at 7:30 AM ET. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest.
Manchester City has scored 41 goals in 17 matches this season (first in Premier League), and Nottingham Forest has allowed 26 goals in 17 games (13th in league). With 17 goals in 17 matches, Nottingham Forest is 19th in the Premier League. On the flip side, Manchester City has conceded 16 goals in 17 games, second in the league. With 41 goals scored and 16 allowed, Manchester City is first in the Premier League in goal differential. With 17 goals scored and 26 conceded, Nottingham Forest is 17th in the Premier League in goal differential.
Last time out, Manchester City picked up a 3-0 victory at home over West Ham United, taking 19 shots and outshooting West Ham by 11. Manchester City was led by Erling Haaland, who scored two of his side's goals against West Ham. In its last match on December 22, Nottingham Forest was taken down by Fulham 1-0 on the road. Nottingham Forest outshot Fulham 11 to nine. Igor Jesus led Nottingham Forest with two shots in the club's scoreless effort.
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Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest Odds & Betting Lines
| Moneyline Favorite | Moneyline Underdog | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City -176 | Nottingham Forest +443 | 2.5 | -157 | +122 |
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Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest Prediction & Pick
- Moneyline Pick: Manchester City -176
- Total Pick: Over 2.5 goals
- Score Prediction: Manchester City 3, Nottingham Forest 0
Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest Match Info
- Match Day: Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Match Time: 7:30 AM ET
- Location: Nottingham, England
- Stadium: City Ground
- TV: Universo, USA Network
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
Manchester City's Moneyline Performance
- Manchester City has 12 wins as a favorite this season, in 16 opportunities.
- Manchester City (-176) has been at least this big a favorite in eight games, and won seven.
- According to the moneyline, Manchester City's chances of winning this match are 63.8%.
Manchester City's Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | 17 | 19 | 4 | 58 | 8 |
| Phil Foden | 15 | 7 | 2 | 22 | 22 |
| Rayan Cherki | 13 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 22 |
| Tijani Reijnders | 17 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 4 |
| Jeremy Doku | 15 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 29 |
Manchester City's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham | 12/20/2025 | H | W | 3-0 | 19 | 8 |
| Crystal Palace | 12/14/2025 | A | W | 3-0 | 6 | 14 |
| Sunderland AFC | 12/6/2025 | H | W | 3-0 | 17 | 6 |
| Fulham | 12/2/2025 | A | W | 5-4 | 9 | 12 |
| Leeds | 11/29/2025 | H | W | 3-2 | 17 | 5 |
Nottingham Forest's Moneyline Performance
- This season Nottingham Forest has been an underdog in 10 matches, and won once.
- Nottingham Forest has won once in three games as a +443 underdog or greater.
- Nottingham Forest's chances of winning this match are 18.4%, according to the moneyline.
Nottingham Forest's Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Gibbs-White | 17 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 18 |
| Callum Hudson-Odoi | 16 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 20 |
| Ibrahim Sangare | 16 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| Nicolo Savona | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Omari Hutchinson | 15 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
Nottingham Forest's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham | 12/22/2025 | A | L | 1-0 | 11 | 9 |
| Tottenham | 12/14/2025 | H | W | 3-0 | 15 | 5 |
| Everton | 12/6/2025 | A | L | 3-0 | 8 | 13 |
| Wolverhampton | 12/3/2025 | A | W | 1-0 | 10 | 5 |
| Brighton | 11/30/2025 | H | L | 2-0 | 16 | 15 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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