Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 August

Manchester United

W D L L W

8th place in English Premier League

3-2

26/08/2023 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 United vs Nottingham Forest on 26 August 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 United vs Nottingham Forest preview before placing your bet.

Manchester United are currently 8th with 60 points after 38 matches.
Nottingham Forest sit 17th with 32 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Manchester United to win with probability 72%.
Head-to-head history favors Manchester United, who have won 6 of the last 6 meetings. Nottingham Forest have no wins, 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

10:00

2023-08-26

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest - Prediction & Odds

Manchester United

Nottingham Forest

2023-08-26 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/08/2023

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

16/04/2023 11:30

Nottingham Forest

0 - 2

Manchester United

ENG PR

01/02/2023 16:00

Manchester United

2 - 0

Nottingham Forest

ENG LC

25/01/2023 16:00

Nottingham Forest

0 - 3

Manchester United

ENG LC

27/12/2022 16:00

Manchester United

3 - 0

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

04/02/1999 11:59

Nottingham Forest

1 - 8

Manchester United

ENG PR

24/12/1998 11:59

Manchester United

3 - 0

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

Manchester United

100%

Draw

Nottingham Forest

Manchester United Last 6 matches

14/08/2023 15:00

Manchester United 1 - 0 Wolves ENG PR

06/08/2023 11:00

Manchester United 1 - 1 Athletic Bilbao INT CF

05/08/2023 07:45

Manchester United 3 - 1 Lens INT CF

30/07/2023 21:00

Manchester United 2 - 3 Borussia Dortmund INT CF

26/07/2023 20:35

Real Madrid 2 - 0 Manchester United INT CF

25/07/2023 22:30

Manchester United 1 - 3 Wrexham INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest

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

02/08/2023 14:00

Nottingham Forest 0 - 5 Rennes INT CF

30/07/2023 12:30

PSV Eindhoven 1 - 0 Nottingham Forest INT CF

27/07/2023 14:45

Nottingham Forest 0 - 2 Leeds United INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Played games

Goals

Scored

499

Avg. per game

1.66

Conceded

398

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored

387

Avg. per game

1.29

Conceded

392

Avg. per game

1.31

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

240 (80%)60 (20%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

211 (70%)89 (30%)

Manchester United

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(71%)32 13(29%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Manchester United

Nottingham Forest

Shots

Manchester United

Total shots

14.56 avg / game

Blocked

1064 total

Avg. 4.27

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

11.61 avg / game

Blocked

831 total

Avg. 3.48

Manchester United Pass Nottingham Forest

Total passes

136517

Avg. 491 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

96700

Avg. 381 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Manchester United

300

Played games

Nottingham Forest

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.28

5.12

1535

Corners

1329

4.43

16.02

4805

Throw-ins

4882

16.27

1.87

560

Offsides

514

1.71

2.80

839

GK saves

775

2.58

Manchester United

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.86

557

520

1.73

0.07

0.04

10.28

3084

Fouls

2949

9.83

15.20

4561

Tackles

3868

12.89

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How We Build the Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest on 26 August 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 United vs Nottingham Forest Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Manchester United'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 United 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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