Our Nottm Forest vs Man City Prediction: 1-2
Nottm Forest vs Man City in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 27, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.
This Nottm Forest vs Man City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Nottm Forest's Last Match – Fulham vs Nottm Forest
Nottm Forest will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 England Premier League loss to Fulham on December 22. In that match, Nottm Forest saw 51% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fulham | 49% | 5 (1) | 1.49 | 50 |
 Nottm Forest | 51% | 7 (2) | 0.59 | 42 |
Man City's Last Match – Man City vs West Ham
Man City will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 England Premier League victory over West Ham, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Man City recorded 66% possession, attempting 16 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Man City | 66% | 16 (8) | 2.42 | 68 |
 West Ham | 34% | 7 (3) | 0.99 | 17 |
Nottm Forest vs Man City Stats
Key Stats
| Nottm Forest | Man City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.84 | Attacking Strength | 1.44 |
| 1.28 | Defence Strength | 0.65 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 2.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 2.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nottm Forest are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Man City average 2.5 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Nottm Forest 15-8
Man City 25-11
What are the odds for this match?
Nottm Forest to win: @5
Draw: @4.333
Man City to win: @1.571
Lineups
Nottm Forest (4-2-3-1) : John Victor, Nicolo Savona, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams, Nicolas Dominguez, Elliot Anderson, Omari Hutchinson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Igor Jesus
Man City (4-3-2-1) : Gianluigi Donnarumma, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Nico O'Reilly, Tijani Reijnders, Nicolas Gonzalez, Bernardo Silva, Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland
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