Nottingham Forest vs Man City preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

​Nottingham Forest vs Man City preview

Nottingham Forest vs Man City preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

Adesoji Michael 08:47 - 25.12.2025

​Manchester City is in beast mode and will be looking to extend its 7-match winning streak with a trip to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest.

​Forest are not  particularly in the right run of form at the moment compared to last season, and they will be facing Pep Guardiola’s side that are demolishing teams that stand in their path.

​Nottingham Forest vs Man City preview

Pep Guardiola, Man City boss || Imago
Pep Guardiola, Man City boss || Imago

After cruising to a 3-0 victory against Tottenham earlier on, one would think that Nottingham Forest are back to being consistent. However, they fell short again in their last match against Fulham.

Sean Dyche’s men have been inconsistent and  unable to replicate the same form that saw them finish 7th of the Premier League table last season. And now, the Tricky Trees are battling to stay out of the relegation zone, and facing City in this fixture will be a daunting task.

Meanwhile, Man City is currently a team no side in the Premier League will want to face. Their recent win came off a 3-0 victory against West Ham last weekend which temporarily placed them on top of the table.

Although Pep's men are sitting second on the league table, the Cityzens are really putting pressure on Arsenal, especially as they have been winning their matches to put heat on the table leaders.

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​Nottingham Forest vs Man City head-to-head

Nottingham Forest have been able to record only one win against Man City in their last 7 matches in all competitions (D1, L5). Their last EPL meeting saw Forest enjoy a 1-0 victory against City in this same stadium.

The two teams last met at the FA Cup semi finals in April 2025, which Pep Guardiola's side won before eventually losing the finals to Crystal Palace.

Nottingham Forest vs Man City team news

With the Ivory Coast midfielder Sangare and his fellow countryman Willy Boly at the AFCON 2025, Sean Dyche will look towards the direction of Dominguez for creativity in the middle for the team. Striker Chris Wood will also be unavailable due to injury.

Despite the few injury concerns, Pep Guardiola still has a strong squad that can hurt any team right now. The Spanish manager has successfully groomed Nico Gonzalez to play in the stead of injured Rodri.

Even in the absence of Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri (both at the AFCON tournament), Erling Haaland and the City boys are still scoring for fun and winning matches at ease.

Nottingham Forest vs Man City probable lineups ​

Nottingham Forest: Sels; Savona, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams; Luiz, Anderson; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus

Man City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Gonzalez; Bernardo, Reijnders, Cherki, Foden; Haaland

Nottingham Forest vs Man City prediction & betting tips

​Pep's City have picked up steam and are on the verge of winning 8 matches in a row. While we expect Forest to give this match a good fight, Man City's superior quality will give the visitors the edge.

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Predictions: Nottingham Forest 1-3 Man City

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