Man City vs Nottingham Forest Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 4
- Kick-off Time: 07:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, England
Nottingham Forest will travel to Man City in their 14th game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Etihad Stadium. The Tricky Trees have been unbeaten in their last five games away from home.
Hosts Man City have made a shambolic start to their title-defending campaign and are winless in their last seven matches across all competitions. They are experiencing their worst-ever run under Pep Guardiola and are currently 11 points away from league-leaders Liverpool. This fixture would be a mouth-watering fixture for both sets of fans.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest had a brilliant start to the new campaign and are languishing in the top half of the league standings. They invested heavily in the summer transfer window and have been excellent this season on their travels.
Man City Team News
Defender Ruben Dias has returned to the first-team setup following his calf injury whereas John Stones (foot), Rodri (ACL), Oscar Bobb (leg) and Mateo Kovacic (unspecified) still remain unavailable for this tie. Kevin De Bruyne should be handed a full recall in this midweek’s home tie.
Nottingham Forest Team News
As for Nottingham Forest squad, Ryan Yates will return to the first team following his suspension due to the accumulation of four yellow cards. Players like Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare are sidelined with their long-term injuries but the latter is expected to make a return this weekend.
Man City vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups
Man City predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Ederson
Defenders: Walker, Akanji, Dias, Ake
Midfielders: Nunes, Gundogan, De Bruyne
Forwards: Silva, Haaland, Savinho
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Sels
Defenders: Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno
Midfielders: Yates, Dominguez, Gibbs-White
Forwards: Elanga, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 104 times in the past, with Man City winning only 43 of those games. Nottingham Forest have won 33 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 28 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| April 28, 2024 | Nottingham Forest 0-2 Man City | Premier League |
| September 23, 2023 | Man City 2-0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| February 18, 2023 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Man City | Premier League |
| August 31, 2022 | Man City 6-0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| January 03, 2009 | Man City 0-3 Nottingham Forest | FA Cup |
Key Players to Watch in Man City vs Nottingham Forest
Ilkay Gundogan (Man City)
The veteran midfielder has returned to the Premier League following a one-year spell with Barcelona during the 2023/24 campaign. He contributes extensively in both defending and attacking areas and his composure makes him a valuable asset to Guardiola’s XI.
Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
The 32-year-old attacker has made an impressive start to the new campaign and has scored nine goals in 13 Premier League appearances. Wood has been in hot form this campaign and Forest are expected to offer him a new deal as his current contract is due to expire next summer.
Man City vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
The Premier League title-holders are undergoing a shambolic form and are seeing their worst-ever run of form during Pep Guardiola’s near decade-long tenure. Man City have not won a game in their last seven matches across all competitions and have dropped to fifth in the league standings. They now trail leaders Liverpool by 11 points and have sustained an embarrassing 2-0 loss to Liverpool this weekend.
As for Nottingham Forest, they have made a decent start to their campaign and are aiming to maintain their top-flight status one more season while bagging a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town on Saturday night. They are occupying the sixth position in the league table and are sitting just a point behind Manchester City. They have been excellent this season away from home but would struggle to carve out a win in this tie.
Predicted Score: Man City 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Where to Watch Man City vs Nottingham Forest Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. Where to watch Man City vs Nottingham Forest live for free?
The game between Man City and Nottingham Forest can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Man City vs Nottingham Forest?
The predicted score for Man City vs Nottingham Forest is 2-0.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Man City vs Nottingham Forest?
Both Man City and Nottingham Forest played 104 games. Man City recorded 43 wins, Nottingham Forest managed 33 whereas the 28 other games ended in a draw.