Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 September

Manchester City

W W W W W

1st place in English Premier League

2-0

23/09/2023 10:00

Nottingham Forest

D L L W L

17th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest on 23 September 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) 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 will face Nottingham Forest in English Premier League on September 23, 2023 at 10:00.
Manchester City are currently 1st with 91 points after 38 matches.
Nottingham Forest sit 17th with 32 points from 38 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 3 - 1 and average coefficient 1.09.

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

10:00

2023-09-23

Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest - Prediction & Odds

Manchester City

Nottingham Forest

2023-09-23 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 23/09/2023

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

01 Manchester City	91	38	28	7	3	96	34	62
02 Arsenal	89	38	28	5	5	91	29	62
03 Liverpool	82	38	24	10	4	86	41	45
04 Aston Villa	68	38	20	8	10	76	61	15
05 Tottenham Hotspur	66	38	20	6	12	74	61	13
06 Chelsea	63	38	18	9	11	77	63	14
07 Newcastle United	60	38	18	6	14	85	62	23
08 Manchester United	60	38	18	6	14	57	58	-1
09 West Ham United	52	38	14	10	14	60	74	-14
10 Crystal Palace	49	38	13	10	15	57	58	-1
11 Brighton Hove Albion	48	38	12	12	14	55	62	-7
12 AFC Bournemouth	48	38	13	9	16	54	67	-13
13 Fulham	47	38	13	8	17	55	61	-6
14 Wolves	46	38	13	7	18	50	65	-15
15 Everton	40	38	13	9	16	40	51	-11
16 Brentford	39	38	10	9	19	56	65	-9
17 Nottingham Forest	32	38	9	9	20	49	67	-18
18 Luton Town	26	38	6	8	24	52	85	-33
19 Burnley	24	38	5	9	24	41	78	-37
20 Sheffield United	16	38	3	7	28	35	104	-69

Head To Head

18/02/2023 11:00

Nottingham Forest

1 - 1

Manchester City

ENG PR

31/08/2022 14:30

Manchester City

6 - 0

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

03/01/2009 11:00

Manchester City

0 - 3

Nottingham Forest

ENG FAC

17/12/1995 11:59

Manchester City

1 - 1

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

29/09/1995 11:59

Nottingham Forest

3 - 0

Manchester City

ENG PR

Nottingham Forest

40%

Draw

40%

Manchester City

20%

Manchester City Last 6 matches

02/09/2023 10:00

Manchester City 5 - 1 Fulham

ENG PR

27/08/2023 09:00

Sheffield United 1 - 2 Manchester City

ENG PR

19/08/2023 15:00

Manchester City 1 - 0 Newcastle United

ENG PR

16/08/2023 15:00

Manchester City 1 - 1 Sevilla

UEFA SC

11/08/2023 15:00

Burnley 0 - 3 Manchester City

ENG PR

06/08/2023 11:00

Manchester City 1 - 1 Arsenal

ENG FACS

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest

02/09/2023 10:00

Chelsea 0 - 1 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

30/08/2023 14:45

Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Burnley

ENG LC

26/08/2023 10:00

Manchester United 3 - 2 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

18/08/2023 14:45

Nottingham Forest 2 - 1 Sheffield United

ENG PR

12/08/2023 08:00

Arsenal 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

05/08/2023 09:30

Eintracht Frankfurt 0 - 0 Nottingham Forest

INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Manchester City

Nottingham Forest

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored

Avg. per game

0.66

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.95

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

29 (76%)9 (24%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

20 (53%)18 (47%)

Manchester City

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest

Under /Over

(84%)32 6(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)33 5(13%)

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)19 19(50%)

Under /Over

(58%)22 16(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

/Yes

(61%)23 15(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(66%)25 13(34%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Manchester City

Nottingham Forest

Shots

Manchester City

Total shots

18.26 avg / game

Blocked

209 total

Avg. 5.65

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

11.89 avg / game

Blocked

112 total

Avg. 3.03

Manchester City Pass Nottingham Forest

Total passes

26130

Avg. 688 / game

Accurate

90%

Ball possession

66%

Total passes

13992

Avg. 368 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

40%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Manchester City

Played games

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

Clean sheets

0.11

7.53

286

Corners

148

3.89

15.89

604

Throw-ins

661

17.39

1.11

Offsides

2.03

GK saves

106

2.79

Manchester City

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.39

2.13

0.05

0.08

7.58

288

Fouls

428

11.26

13.58

516

Tackles

722

19.00

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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 23 September 2023 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

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