Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – March 04

Manchester City

W D W W D

2nd place in English Premier League

2-2

04/03/2026 15:30

Nottingham Forest

W W W D L

16th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest on March 04, 2026 (kick-off: 15:30) 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 for you.

Manchester City are currently 2nd with 78 points after 38 matches.
Nottingham Forest sit 16th with 44 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Manchester City to win with probability 68%.
Head-to-head history favors Manchester City, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Nottingham Forest have one win, while 0 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

15:30

2026-03-04

Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest - Prediction & Odds

Manchester City

Nottingham Forest

2026-03-04 15:30

STANDINGS UP TO 04/03/2026

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

01 Arsenal	85	38	26	7	5	71	27	44
02 Manchester City	78	38	23	9	6	77	35	42
03 Manchester United	71	38	20	11	7	69	50	19
04 Aston Villa	65	38	19	8	11	56	49	7
05 Liverpool	60	38	17	9	12	63	53	10
06 AFC Bournemouth	57	38	13	18	7	58	54	4
07 Sunderland A.F.C	54	38	14	12	12	42	48	-6
08 Brighton Hove Albion	53	38	14	11	13	52	46	6
09 Brentford	53	38	14	11	13	55	52	3
10 Chelsea	52	38	14	10	14	58	52	6
11 Fulham	52	38	15	7	16	47	51	-4
12 Newcastle United	49	38	14	7	17	53	55	-2
13 Everton	49	38	13	10	15	47	50	-3
14 Leeds United	47	38	11	14	13	49	56	-7
15 Crystal Palace	45	38	11	12	15	41	51	-10
16 Nottingham Forest	44	38	11	11	16	48	51	-3
17 Tottenham Hotspur	41	38	10	11	17	48	57	-9
18 West Ham United	39	38	10	9	19	46	65	-19
19 Burnley	22	38	4	10	24	38	75	-37
20 Wolves	20	38	3	11	24	27	68	-41

Head To Head

27/12/2025 08:30

Nottingham Forest

1 - 2

Manchester City

ENG PR

27/04/2025 11:30

Nottingham Forest

0 - 2

Manchester City

ENG FAC

08/03/2025 08:30

Nottingham Forest

1 - 0

Manchester City

ENG PR

04/12/2024 15:30

Manchester City

3 - 0

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

28/04/2024 11:30

Nottingham Forest

0 - 2

Manchester City

ENG PR

23/09/2023 10:00

Manchester City

2 - 0

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

Manchester City

83%

Draw

Nottingham Forest

17%

Manchester City Last 6 matches

28/02/2026 13:30

Leeds United 0 - 1 Manchester City ENG PR

21/02/2026 16:00

Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle United ENG PR

14/02/2026 11:00

Manchester City 2 - 0 Salford City ENG FAC

11/02/2026 15:30

Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham ENG PR

08/02/2026 12:30

Liverpool 1 - 2 Manchester City ENG PR

04/02/2026 16:00

Manchester City 3 - 1 Newcastle United ENG LC

Win

100%

Draw

Lost

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest

01/03/2026 10:00

Brighton Hove Albion 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

26/02/2026 16:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 2 Fenerbahce UEFA EL

22/02/2026 10:00

Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool ENG PR

19/02/2026 13:45

Fenerbahce 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest UEFA EL

11/02/2026 15:30

Nottingham Forest 0 - 0 Wolves ENG PR

06/02/2026 16:00

Leeds United 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Played games

Manchester City

Nottingham Forest

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.37

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored

Avg. per game

1.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.21

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

18 (95%)1 (5%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

10 (53%)9 (47%)

Manchester City

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest

Under /Over

(100%)19 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)14 5(26%)

Under /Over

(63%)12 7(37%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)4 15(79%)

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

/Yes

(47%)9 10(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)9 10(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Manchester City

Nottingham Forest

Shots

Manchester City

Total shots

16.50 avg / game

Blocked

80 total

Avg. 4.44

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

15.00 avg / game

Blocked

95 total

Avg. 5.00

Manchester City Pass Nottingham Forest

Total passes

10168

Avg. 565 / game

Accurate

88%

Ball possession

59%

Total passes

7930

Avg. 417 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Manchester City

Played games

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.47

Clean sheets

0.21

6.63

126

Corners

114

6.00

17.26

328

Throw-ins

347

18.26

0.89

Offsides

1.53

2.16

GK saves

2.74

Manchester City

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.53

1.26

0.00

0.05

9.32

177

Fouls

196

10.32

8.53

162

Tackles

198

10.42

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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 March 2026 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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