Preview: Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest prediction, odds, where to watch, time | Premier League 2025-26
The Red Devils have failed to secure a win in their last three encounters against the Garibaldis.
Manchester United will now lock horns with Nottingham Forest in their matchweek 37 contest of the 2025-26 English Premier League. This is going to be an interesting outing and which can be witnessed at Old Trafford.
The Michael Carrick-led side is coming in after being held to a goalless draw by Sunderland in their previous matchup. They have been performing well and have also booked the Champions League spot for next season. The Red Devils are in third place on the league table with 18 wins in 36 games.
Manchester United will be at home for their upcoming fixture and it is going to be a big advantage for them. They have secured back-to-back wins in their last two outings at the Theatre of Dreams and will be looking to secure another one.
After getting knocked out of the UEFA Europa League, the Garibaldis were held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle United in their last English top division fixture. They are still near the relegation zone and must avoid dropping points going forward.
Having won 11 of their 36 fixtures, Nottingham Forest are placed 16th on the Premier League points table. Being away from home will put them in a tough situation, but Vítor Pereira’s men will be keen to come up with a strong fight.
Kick-off:
- Location: Manchester, England
- Stadium: Old Trafford
- Date: Sunday, May 17
- Kick-off Time: 05:00 PM IST/ 11:30 AM GMT/ 06:30 AM ET/ 03:30 AM PT
- Referee: Michael Salisbury
- VAR: In use
Form:
Man United: L-W-W-W-D
Nottingham: W-W-W-L-D
Players to Watch
Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)
The Portuguese midfield maestro is going to be the creative force for Manchester United once again. The 31-year-old is having a good season. Bruno Fernandes can control the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals. This makes him a constant threat to the opponents. He has scored eight goals and has 19 assists in 33 league games of the current campaign.
Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham)
Morgan Gibbs-White will play a crucial role in the final third for Nottingham Forest. He is back in training and is likely to feature for the Tricky Trees in their upcoming fixture. In 35 Premier League appearances this season, the 26-year-old has scored 13 goals and has four assists to his name.
Match Facts
- Manchester United are unbeaten in their last four matches.
- Nottingham Forest are winless in their last two attempts.
- The Garibaldis are undefeated in their last three fixtures against the Red Devils.
Man Utd vs Nottingham: Betting Tips and Odds
- Manchester United to win @13/20 Betway
- Bryan Mbeumo to score @39/20 10bet
- Goals under 3.5 @6/11 Unibet
Injury and Team News
Matthijs de Ligt is not going to be in action for Manchester United. He is recovering from an injury. Benjamin Sesko is also ruled out due to a shin injury.
Nottingham Forest will miss out on the services of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Willy Boly, Nicolo Savona and John Victor. They are injured. Ola Aina, Murillo, Willy Boly and Zach Abbott might also sit out due to a lack of fitness. Morgan Gibbs-White and Ibrahim Sangare are back in training.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 115
Man Utd won: 54
Nottingham won: 36
Draws: 25
Predicted Lineups
Man United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Lammens (GK); Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo
Nottingham predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)
Sels (GK); Cunha, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Hutchinson, Domínguez, Anderson, Gibbs-White; Jesus, Wood
Match Prediction
Manchester United at home are going to have an edge and will be pushing for a win. Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford might face some issues.
The Red Devils are likely to come out on top and secure three points in their upcoming Premier League clash.
Prediction: Man Utd 2-1 Nottingham
Telecast Details
India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports
USA: NBC Sports
Nigeria: SuperSport
When and where is Man Utd vs Nottingham Premier League match?
The match takes place on Sunday, May 17 2026, at 11:30 a.m. GMT at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
Where and how to watch Premier League live in India?
JioHotstar and Star Sports Network can be used to watch all the matches live.
Where and how to watch Premier League live in UK?
Fans in the United Kingdom can tune in to TNT Sports and Sky Sports to watch the games live.
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