The visitors are in a better position than the Manchester giants.
The Premier League will return to the Theatre of Dreams as Manchester United welcome Nottingham Forest for their 15th league game of the season. The Red Devils have picked themselves up really well after a turbulent start to the 2024-25 campaign, thanks to the arrival of Portuguese tactician Ruben Amorim. However, they will be desperate to bounce back to winning ways after being out-cornered by Arsenal in their last game. It was their first defeat since October and they will want to come up with a perfect response against Forest.
Nottingham Forest on the other hand have had a better season than United. Surprisingly, the West Bridgford-based club sit above Manchester United on the league standings and are ahead by three points. Forest come into the game on the back of a defeat to Manchester City in a midweek clash and will also be wanting to get back to winning ways.
Kick-off
Saturday, December 7, 11:00 PM IST
Venue: Old Trafford
Form
Manchester United (in all competitions): L-W-W-D-W
Nottingham Forest (in all competitions): L-W-L-L-W
Players to watchÂ
Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
Marcus Rashford is one of the most in-form players for the Red Devils coming into this game. He has looked very good and dangerous under new manager Ruben Amorim and has scored three of his four goals ever since he took over. His ability to play across multiple positions in the frontline gives United an added advantage. Known for his pace, dribbling and goal-scoring abilities, Rashford is slowly regaining his best form and is well on course to becoming an unstoppable force.
Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
The All Whites’ international has been the best-performing player for the Forest in the English top flight. His consistency combined with his pure attacking prowess makes him a tough opposition to deal with. He is a proven goalscorer and has scored goals everywhere he has gone. His strong aerial prowess, physicality and goalscoring instincts are one of the driving forces behind Nottingham Forest’s success this season.Â
Match facts
- The last time Forest won a game against United was back in 2023
- This fixture averages more than three goals per game
- Nottingham Forest have won just one game against Manchester United
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: Betting tips and Odds
- Tip 1: Manchester United to win – 13/20 by Betfair
- Tip 2: Marcus Rashford to score anytime – 11/5 by Bet365
- Tip 3: Both teams to score – 4/5 by CORAL
Injury & Team News
Manchester United will miss Victor Lindelof, Leny Yoro and Jonny Evans for this game while Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare still remain unavailable for Nottingham Forest.
Head-to-head
Total Matches played – 13
Manchester United wins – 11
Nottingham Forest wins – 1
Draws – 1
Predicted Line-upÂ
Manchester United (3-4-2-1)
Onana (GK); Mazraoui, de Ligt, Martinez; Diallo, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dalot; Rashford, Feranandes; Zirkzee
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1):
Sels (GK); Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Yates; Silva, White, Odoi; Wood
Prediction for Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
Manchester United are the favourites coming into this game and will be expected to bounce back to winning ways.
Prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Telecast for Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
India: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar
UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports
USA: NBC Sports
Nigeria: SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV
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