Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Manchester United

W W W D W

3rd place in English Premier League

3-2

17/05/2026 07:30

Nottingham Forest

W W W D L

16th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest on 17 May 2026 (kick-off: 07:30) 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 will face Nottingham Forest in English Premier League on May 17, 2026 at 07:30.
Manchester United are currently 3rd with 71 points after 38 matches.
Nottingham Forest sit 16th with 44 points from 38 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.53.

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

07:30

2026-05-17

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest - Prediction & Odds

Manchester United

Nottingham Forest

2026-05-17 07:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2026

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

01/11/2025 11:00

Nottingham Forest

2 - 2

Manchester United

ENG PR

01/04/2025 15:00

Nottingham Forest

1 - 0

Manchester United

ENG PR

07/12/2024 13:30

Manchester United

2 - 3

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

28/02/2024 15:45

Nottingham Forest

0 - 1

Manchester United

ENG FAC

30/12/2023 13:30

Nottingham Forest

2 - 1

Manchester United

ENG PR

26/08/2023 10:00

Manchester United

3 - 2

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

Nottingham Forest

50%

Draw

17%

Manchester United

33%

Manchester United Last 6 matches

09/05/2026 10:00

Sunderland A.F.C 0 - 0 Manchester United

ENG PR

03/05/2026 10:30

Manchester United 3 - 2 Liverpool

ENG PR

27/04/2026 15:00

Manchester United 2 - 1 Brentford

ENG PR

18/04/2026 15:00

Chelsea 0 - 1 Manchester United

ENG PR

13/04/2026 15:00

Manchester United 1 - 2 Leeds United

ENG PR

20/03/2026 16:00

AFC Bournemouth 2 - 2 Manchester United

ENG PR

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest

10/05/2026 09:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Newcastle United

ENG PR

07/05/2026 15:00

Aston Villa 4 - 0 Nottingham Forest

UEFA EL

04/05/2026 10:00

Chelsea 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

30/04/2026 15:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 Aston Villa

UEFA EL

24/04/2026 15:00

Sunderland A.F.C 0 - 5 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

19/04/2026 09:00

Nottingham Forest 4 - 1 Burnley

ENG PR

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

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 United

Nottingham Forest

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

25 (66%)13 (34%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

18 (47%)20 (53%)

Manchester United

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest

Under /Over

(84%)32 6(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)11 27(71%)

Under /Over

(58%)22 16(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

/Yes

(71%)27 11(29%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Manchester United

Nottingham Forest

Shots

Manchester United

Total shots

15.68 avg / game

Blocked

165 total

Avg. 4.34

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

12.53 avg / game

Blocked

151 total

Avg. 4.08

Manchester United Pass Nottingham Forest

Total passes

17426

Avg. 459 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

15263

Avg. 402 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Manchester United

Played games

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.24

4.76

181

Corners

198

5.21

17.18

653

Throw-ins

680

17.89

1.39

Offsides

1.58

2.45

GK saves

109

2.87

Manchester United

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.68

1.58

0.08

0.03

10.26

390

Fouls

406

10.68

406

Tackles

379

9.97

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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 17 May 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 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

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