Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 February

Nottingham Forest

W L W D W

16th place in English Premier League

1 - 1

18/02/2023 11:00

Manchester City

W W W W D

1st place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City on 18 February 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) 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 will face Manchester City in English Premier League on February 18, 2023 at 11:00.
Nottingham Forest are currently 16th with 38 points after 38 matches.
Manchester City sit 1st with 89 points from 38 matches.

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

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 18/02/2023

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

01 Manchester City	89	38	28	5	5	94	33	61
02 Arsenal	84	38	26	6	6	88	43	45
03 Manchester United	75	38	23	6	9	58	43	15
04 Newcastle United	71	38	19	14	5	68	33	35
05 Liverpool	67	38	19	10	9	75	47	28
06 Brighton Hove Albion	62	38	18	8	12	72	53	19
07 Aston Villa	61	38	18	7	13	51	46	5
08 Tottenham Hotspur	60	38	18	6	14	70	63	7
09 Brentford	59	38	15	14	9	58	46	12
10 Fulham	52	38	15	7	16	55	53	2
11 Crystal Palace	45	38	11	12	15	40	49	-9
12 Chelsea	44	38	11	11	16	38	47	-9
13 Wolves	41	38	11	8	19	31	58	-27
14 West Ham United	40	38	11	7	20	42	55	-13
15 AFC Bournemouth	39	38	11	6	21	37	71	-34
16 Nottingham Forest	38	38	9	11	18	38	68	-30
17 Everton	36	38	8	12	18	34	57	-23
18 Leicester City	34	38	9	7	22	51	68	-17
19 Leeds United	31	38	7	10	21	48	78	-30
20 Southampton	25	38	6	7	25	36	73	-37

Nottingham Forest Last 6 matches

22/07/2026 17:00

Nottingham Forest 3 - 0 Blackburn Rovers

International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 21:00

Notts County 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest

International Club Friendly

24/05/2026 22:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 AFC Bournemouth

English Premier League

17/05/2026 18:30

Manchester United 3 - 2 Nottingham Forest

English Premier League

10/05/2026 20:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Newcastle United

English Premier League

08/05/2026 02:00

Aston Villa 4 - 0 Nottingham Forest

UEFA Europa League

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Manchester City

24/05/2026 22:00

Manchester City 1 - 2 Aston Villa

English Premier League

20/05/2026 01:30

AFC Bournemouth 1 - 1 Manchester City

English Premier League

14/05/2026 02:00

Manchester City 3 - 0 Crystal Palace

English Premier League

09/05/2026 23:30

Manchester City 3 - 0 Brentford

English Premier League

05/05/2026 02:00

Everton 3 - 3 Manchester City

English Premier League

25/04/2026 23:15

Manchester City 2 - 1 Southampton

England FA Cup

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

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

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.79

Scored

Avg. per game

2.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.87

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

26 (68%)12 (32%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

35 (92%)3 (8%)

Nottingham Forest

Recent matches

Manchester City

Under /Over

(79%)30 8(21%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(55%)21 17(45%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

/Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)22 16(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nottingham Forest

Manchester City

Shots

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

9.68 avg / game

Blocked

90 total

Avg. 2.57

Manchester City

Total shots

15.79 avg / game

Blocked

153 total

Avg. 4.37

Nottingham Forest Pass Manchester City

Total passes

11880

Avg. 313 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

37%

Total passes

24799

Avg. 653 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

65%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Nottingham Forest

Played games

Manchester City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.34

3.37

128

Corners

239

6.29

18.89

718

Throw-ins

612

16.11

1.76

Offsides

1.39

3.16

120

GK saves

1.66

Nottingham Forest

DISCIPLINARY

Manchester City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.21

1.16

0.00

0.03

11.68

444

Fouls

347

9.13

17.37

660

Tackles

464

12.21

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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 18 February 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.

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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