Manchester United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Nottingham Forest FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Assistant 1 Constantine Hatzidakis
- Assistant 2 Harry Lennard
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Aug | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Aug | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Jun | Manchester City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 May | Fulham FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 May | Chelsea FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Manchester United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 18 Aug | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | Arsenal FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 May | Crystal Palace FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 May | Arsenal FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | Chelsea FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Manchester United FC | Nottingham Forest FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #23 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Manchester United FC are 10th (0 pts). Nottingham Forest FC are 23rd (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Manchester United FC to score. At the same time, Nottingham Forest FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 2' A goal from the Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi! He fires home on 2 to make it 0-1!
- 4' Brilliant from the ! Willy Boly makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 4.
- 9' Matt Turner, a USA , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 14' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 17' Against the run of play, Christian Eriksen has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 22' The 30-year-old Moussa Niakhate has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 27' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 32' Both keepers have barely been tested. Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 37' Ryan Yates is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Manchester United FC so far.
- 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Diogo Dalot, as he is very good at scoring at Old Trafford with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 44' Serge Aurier was booked on 44.
- 45' Morgan Gibbs-White picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' A change in the Manchester United FC ranks — Raphael Varane exits the field as Victor Nilsson-Lindelof enters on 46.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Cooper might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 52' Magnificent from Casemiro! That is 39 goals in 545 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 57' The Nottingham Forest FC bench stirs into life. Scott McKenna is withdrawn and Moussa Niakhate gets his opportunity.
- 58' Aaron Wan-Bissaka is having his name booked by the referee on 58.
- 60' Anthony Martial makes way for Jadon Sancho at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Manchester United FC.
- 62' Nottingham Forest FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
- 67' Nottingham Forest FC player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 70' Cheikhou Kouyate gets the nod from Nottingham Forest FC. He replaces Brennan Johnson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 76' What a moment for Bruno Fernandes! That strike on 76 puts his side firmly in control.
- 81' Nottingham Forest FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Chris Wood is hanging Taiwo Awoniyi on the field on 81 minute.
- 82' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Marcus Rashford.
- 85' A tactical swap from Manchester United FC — Scott McTominay on, Antony off on 85 minutes.
- 89' Manchester United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Bruno Fernandes is booked for Manchester United FC — Yellow card on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Manchester United FC players.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
21
Antony ↓ Scott McTominay 85'
- 29
- 14
- 10
-
9
Anthony Martial ↓ Jadon Sancho 60'
- 20
- 24
- 18
- 19
- 8
- 6
Bench
- 5
-
2
Victor Nilsson-Lindelof ↑ 46'
-
39
Scott McTominay ↑ 85'
- 26
-
25
Jadon Sancho ↑ 60'
- 28
- 49
- 42
- 44
Coach
Erik ten Hag
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 24
- 22
- 30
- 10
- 43
- 1
-
26
Scott McKenna ↓ Moussa Niakhate 57'
- 4
-
9
Taiwo Awoniyi ↓ Chris Wood 81'
- 20
- 28
Bench
- 34
-
8
Cheikhou Kouyate ↑ 70'
-
11
Chris Wood ↑ 81'
-
19
Moussa Niakhate ↑ 57'
- 23
- 29
- 7
-
21
Anthony Elanga ↑ 81'
- 35
Coach
Steve Cooper
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Morgan Gibbs-White | 3 |
| Marcus Rashford | 3 |
| Casemiro | 2 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 2 |
| Ryan Yates | 2 |
| Anthony Martial | 2 |
| Antony | 1 |
| Rasmus Hojlund | 1 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2023-08-26
Manchester United FC
3–2
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2023-08-19
Tottenham Hotspur FC
2–0
Manchester United FC
L
2023-08-14
Manchester United FC
1–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2023-06-03
Manchester United FC
2–1
Manchester City FC
W
2023-05-28
Manchester United FC
2–1
Fulham FC
W
2023-05-25
Manchester United FC
4–1
Chelsea FC
W
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2023-08-26
Manchester United FC
3–2
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2023-08-18
Nottingham Forest FC
2–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2023-08-12
Arsenal FC
2–1
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2023-05-28
Crystal Palace FC
1–1
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2023-05-20
Nottingham Forest FC
1–0
Arsenal FC
W
2023-05-13
Chelsea FC
2–2
Nottingham Forest FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.25
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.55
Nottingham Forest FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 73% + Under — clean sheet likely 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 1.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 2.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Nottingham Forest FC
45%
Manchester United FC or Nottingham Forest FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Nottingham Forest FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 0
19.5%
0 – 0
19%
2 – 0
12.3%
1 – 1
12.1%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
7.1%
3 – 0
5.1%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 2
3%
0 – 2
2.3%
2 – 2
2%
4 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | Nottingham Forest FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 16% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 28% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 11% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
58%
✗
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.