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Manchester United will be looking to end their four-match winless run against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League when the two sides meet at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Michael Carrick’s side have already sealed qualification for next season’s Champions League, but they will still be eager to finish the campaign on an even higher note, with surpassing the 70-point mark representing a respectable target.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, sit 16th in the table on 43 points. Having already eased any relegation concerns, the Tricky Trees can now focus on finishing as high as possible in the standings over their final two matches.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest key stats
- Man Utd are winless in their last four Premier League games against Forest.
- Eight of the 10 meetings between the two sides have produced over 4.5 cards.
- Five of Man Utd's last seven fixtures have produced over 10.5 corners.
Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest preview: Can the visitors extend their unbeaten Premier League run?
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest — Tale of the Tape
| Manchester United | vs | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 16th |
| 65 | Points | 43 |
| 63 | Goals For | 45 |
| 48 | Goals Against | 47 |
| 7 | Clean Sheets | 9 |
| 3rd | Home / Away Rank | 8th |
Manchester United have rediscovered their confidence under Carrick, who is widely expected to be appointed as the club’s permanent head coach in the summer.
After scoring in 23 consecutive Premier League matches, the Red Devils failed to find the net in a goalless draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in their previous outing.
There is a possibility of complacency creeping in after achieving their primary objective, although the Red Devils boast a formidable record in final home league matches, having lost just one of their last 18 such fixtures.
Matthijs de Ligt remains unavailable for the hosts, while Joshua Zirkzee is expected to retain his place ahead of Benjamin Sesko, who missed the Sunderland clash with a shin problem.
It has been a turbulent campaign for Nottingham Forest, with the club going through two managerial changes, but they have found momentum at the right time to steer clear of relegation trouble.
After suffering a heavy defeat in the Europa League, Forest’s focus will now be on finishing as high as possible in the Premier League table. They are unbeaten in their last eight league matches and have avoided defeat in their previous four meetings with Manchester United.
The reverse fixture between the sides ended in a 2-2 draw, while Forest secured an impressive 3-2 victory at Old Trafford in the corresponding fixture last season.
As one of the Premier League’s most in-form teams, the Tricky Trees will head into this contest confident of securing another positive result against the Red Devils.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest form guide & betting tips
| Manchester United | vs | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
LWWWD |
Form | DWWWD |
| 10 | Points | 11 |
| 7th | Form Table | 3rd |
| 7 | Goals For | 14 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 4 |
LWWWD |
Form (All Comps) | WWWLD |
Whispers predicts: Manchester United 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Under Carrick, the Red Devils have suffered just two defeats in 15 matches, while producing some impressive attacking displays at Old Trafford, including three-goal hauls against Aston Villa and Liverpool in recent weeks.
Forest could miss several key players, and with relegation no longer a concern, their eight-match unbeaten run in the Premier League may come under serious threat. Manchester United look the likelier winners and are priced at 4/6 to claim all three points.
The Red Devils have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last three meetings with Forest, making both teams to score at 4/6 an appealing option.
With over two goals scored in seven of Manchester United’s last nine matches, over 2.5 goals at 8/13 also looks like a strong possibility.
> Man Utd to win at 4/6 | Likelihood: Probable
> Man Utd to score first goal at 8/15 | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 4/6 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 8/13| Likelihood: Probable