Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Garibaldis were the better side the last time they faced the Red Devils.

Nottingham Forest are all set to host Manchester United in match week 30 of the Premier League 2024-25 season. The Garibaldis are in third place, having won 16 games in 29 league matches. The Red Devils are in the 13th spot due to their below-average performances this season.

Nottingham Forest will be at home, which will be a good thing for them. The Garibaldis have booked a spot in the FA Cup semifinals after a win over Brighton via penalties. It was a good effort on the defensive lines for Nottingham Forest, but they will have to do more if they want to take down Man United.

Manchester United will be away from home and are not having the best of seasons. Despite their poor run of form, they are showing the signs of a fight back here. The players are slowly adapting to Ruben Amorim’s style of play. The Garibaldis will have a weaker attack this time around, and the Red Devils will be looking to take advantage of it.

Kick-off:

• Location: Nottingham, England
• Stadium: The City Ground
• Date: Wednesday, April 2
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST / Tuesday, April 1: 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: Jarred Gillett
• VAR: In use

RA watching on 🔎🧠#MUFC pic.twitter.com/zmFJJ4MEKr

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 29, 2025

Form:

Nottingham Forest: D-D-W-W-W

Manchester United: D-D-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest)

In the absence of Chris Wood, Anthony Elanga will have an important role to play in the attacking front for the Garibaldis. He has scored five goals and provided nine assists in 29 Premier League games this season. Nottingham Forest need a good attacking rate this time around, and Elanga might emerge as the game changer.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

The Portuguese midfielder will be back in action for the Red Devils. Bruno Fernandes has been an important asset for Manchester United since he joined the club. He has a total of 17 goal involvements in 28 league games for the Red Devils in the current Premier League season. Fernandes has led this team to some important wins this season as well.

This @B_Fernandes8 strike has been nominated for the #PL March Goal of the Month award 😮‍💨Show your backing 👇#MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 27, 2025

Match Facts

• Nottingham Forest are on a three-match winning streak against Manchester United.
• The Red Devils are on a four-match unbeaten run in the Premier League.
• The Garbaldis are on a two-match winning run in EPL.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United: Betting Tips and Odds

• Manchester United to win @23/10 Betfair Sportsbook
• Goals under 3.5 @1/3 bet365
• Bruno Fernandes to score @11/1 Betfair Sportsbook

Injury and Team News

Carlos Miguel and Chris Wood are injured and will not be in action for Nottingham Forest.

Patrick Dorgu is suspended and will miss out for Man United. Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven’s availability is in question as of now and depends on their match fitness. Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and a couple of other players will be out of action for the Red Devils as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 9

Nottingham Forest won: 3

Manchester United won: 6

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sels (GK); Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Awoniyi

Manchester United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Onana (GK); de Ligt, Lindelof, Yoro; Mazraoui, Fernandes, Ugarte, Dalot; Garnacho, Zirkzee; Hojlund

Match Prediction

Although the Garibaldis have won the last three of their encounters against the Red Devils, it could be Manchester United who are likely to defeat Nottingham Forest in the upcoming English Premier League 2024-25 fixture.

Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester United

Telecast Details

India: Star Sports Network, Jio Hotstar

UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV

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