Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 March

Nottingham Forest

W L D D W

7th place in English Premier League

1-0

08/03/2025 08:30

Manchester City

W W W D W

3rd place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City on 08 March 2025 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City preview before placing your bet.

Nottingham Forest are currently 7th with 65 points after 38 matches.
Manchester City sit 3rd with 71 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Manchester City to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors Manchester City, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Nottingham Forest have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

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

08:30

2025-03-08

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City - Prediction & Odds

Nottingham Forest

Manchester City

2025-03-08 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 08/03/2025

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

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

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

Nottingham Forest

17%

Draw

17%

Manchester City

67%

Nottingham Forest Last 6 matches

03/03/2025 15:30

Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Ipswich Town ENG FAC

26/02/2025 15:30

Nottingham Forest 0 - 0 Arsenal ENG PR

23/02/2025 10:00

Newcastle United 4 - 3 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

15/02/2025 11:00

Fulham 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

11/02/2025 16:00

Exeter City 2 - 2 Nottingham Forest ENG FAC

01/02/2025 08:30

Nottingham Forest 7 - 0 Brighton Hove Albion ENG PR

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Manchester City

01/03/2025 13:45

Manchester City 3 - 1 Plymouth Argyle ENG FAC

26/02/2025 15:30

Tottenham Hotspur 0 - 1 Manchester City ENG PR

23/02/2025 12:30

Manchester City 0 - 2 Liverpool ENG PR

19/02/2025 16:00

Real Madrid 3 - 1 Manchester City UEFA CL

15/02/2025 11:00

Manchester City 4 - 0 Newcastle United ENG PR

11/02/2025 16:00

Manchester City 2 - 3 Real Madrid UEFA CL

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Played games

Nottingham Forest

Manchester City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.37

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.84

Scored

Avg. per game

2.26

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.21

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

14 (74%)5 (26%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

17 (89%)2 (11%)

Nottingham Forest

Recent matches

Manchester City

Under /Over

(53%)10 9(47%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)17 2(11%)

Under /Over

(21%)4 15(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(84%)16 3(16%)

Under /Over

(32%)6 13(68%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

/Yes

(37%)7 12(63%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)12 7(37%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nottingham Forest

Manchester City

Shots

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

12.47 avg / game

Blocked

52 total

Avg. 3.25

Manchester City

Total shots

16.74 avg / game

Blocked

90 total

Avg. 5.00

Nottingham Forest Pass Manchester City

Total passes

6811

Avg. 358 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

11569

Avg. 609 / game

Accurate

90%

Ball possession

62%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Nottingham Forest

Played games

Manchester City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.42

Clean sheets

0.26

4.21

Corners

133

7.00

16.84

320

Throw-ins

300

15.79

2.53

Offsides

1.37

3.11

GK saves

1.74

Nottingham Forest

DISCIPLINARY

Manchester City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.58

1.74

0.00

0.05

9.58

182

Fouls

145

7.63

17.11

325

Tackles

233

12.26

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How We Build the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City on 08 March 2025 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.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Nottingham Forest's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Manchester City'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 Nottingham Forest and Manchester City 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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