Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 04 December

Manchester City

W W W D W

3rd place in English Premier League

3-0

04/12/2024 19:30

Nottingham Forest

W L D D W

7th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest on 04 December 2024 (kick-off: 19:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest preview before placing your bet.

Manchester City are currently 3rd with 71 points after 38 matches.
Nottingham Forest sit 7th with 65 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Manchester City to win with probability 73%.
Head-to-head history favors Manchester City, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Nottingham Forest have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

19:30

2024-12-04

Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest - Prediction & Odds

Manchester City

Nottingham Forest

2024-12-04 19:30

STANDINGS UP TO 04/12/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Liverpool	84	38	25	9	4	86	41	45
02 Arsenal	74	38	20	14	4	69	34	35
03 Manchester City	71	38	21	8	9	72	44	28
04 Chelsea	69	38	20	9	9	64	43	21
05 Newcastle United	66	38	20	6	12	68	47	21
06 Aston Villa	66	38	19	9	10	58	51	7
07 Nottingham Forest	65	38	19	8	11	58	46	12
08 Brighton Hove Albion	61	38	16	13	9	66	59	7
09 AFC Bournemouth	56	38	15	11	12	58	46	12
10 Brentford	56	38	16	8	14	66	57	9
11 Fulham	54	38	15	9	14	54	54	0
12 Crystal Palace	53	38	13	14	11	51	51	0
13 Everton	48	38	11	15	12	42	44	-2
14 West Ham United	43	38	11	10	17	46	62	-16
15 Manchester United	42	38	11	9	18	44	54	-10
16 Wolves	42	38	12	6	20	54	69	-15
17 Tottenham Hotspur	38	38	11	5	22	64	65	-1
18 Leicester City	25	38	6	7	25	33	80	-47
19 Ipswich Town	22	38	4	10	24	36	82	-46
20 Southampton	12	38	2	6	30	26	86	-60

Head To Head

28/04/2024 15:30

Nottingham Forest

0 - 2

Manchester City

ENG PR

23/09/2023 14:00

Manchester City

2 - 0

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

18/02/2023 15:00

Nottingham Forest

1 - 1

Manchester City

ENG PR

31/08/2022 18:30

Manchester City

6 - 0

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

03/01/2009 15:00

Manchester City

0 - 3

Nottingham Forest

ENG FAC

17/12/1995 15:59

Manchester City

1 - 1

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

Manchester City

50%

Draw

33%

Nottingham Forest

17%

Manchester City Last 6 matches

01/12/2024 16:00

Liverpool 2 - 0 Manchester City ENG PR

26/11/2024 20:00

Manchester City 3 - 3 Feyenoord UEFA CL

23/11/2024 17:30

Manchester City 0 - 4 Tottenham Hotspur ENG PR

09/11/2024 17:30

Brighton Hove Albion 2 - 1 Manchester City ENG PR

05/11/2024 20:00

Sporting CP 4 - 1 Manchester City UEFA CL

02/11/2024 15:00

AFC Bournemouth 2 - 1 Manchester City ENG PR

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest

30/11/2024 15:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 Ipswich Town ENG PR

23/11/2024 15:00

Arsenal 3 - 0 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

10/11/2024 14:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 3 Newcastle United ENG PR

02/11/2024 15:00

Nottingham Forest 3 - 0 West Ham United ENG PR

25/10/2024 19:00

Leicester City 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

21/10/2024 19:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 Crystal Palace ENG PR

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Played games

Goals

Scored

712

Avg. per game

2.37

Conceded

291

Avg. per game

0.97

Scored

387

Avg. per game

1.29

Conceded

392

Avg. per game

1.31

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

270 (90%)30 (10%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

211 (70%)89 (30%)

Manchester City

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest

Under /Over

(93%)42 3(7%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Manchester City

Nottingham Forest

Shots

Manchester City

Total shots

16.65 avg / game

Blocked

1312 total

Avg. 4.95

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

11.61 avg / game

Blocked

831 total

Avg. 3.48

Manchester City Pass Nottingham Forest

Total passes

182377

Avg. 640 / game

Accurate

90%

Ball possession

64%

Total passes

96700

Avg. 381 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Manchester City

300

Played games

Nottingham Forest

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

117

Clean sheets

0.28

6.79

2037

Corners

1329

4.43

15.03

4510

Throw-ins

4882

16.27

1.27

381

Offsides

514

1.71

2.05

614

GK saves

775

2.58

Manchester City

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.35

405

520

1.73

0.04

0.04

8.56

2569

Fouls

2949

9.83

11.43

3430

Tackles

3868

12.89

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How We Build the Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest on 04 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this English Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Manchester City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

English Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live English Premier League standings and the English Premier League form table to understand exactly where Manchester City and Nottingham Forest sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our English Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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