Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest predictions, May 17, 2026

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As Manchester United prepares to host Nottingham Forest on May 17, 2026, both teams enter the match with contrasting recent performances. The Red Devils have secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, showcasing their capacity to capitalize on home advantage. Their attacking prowess will be crucial as they look to break down Nottingham Forest’s defense.

Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, comes into this match in excellent form, having won 4 of their last 5 games. This impressive run indicates a well-coordinated squad capable of exploiting defensive weaknesses. Their recent momentum may offer a strategic edge, particularly in counterattacking situations.

According to bookmakers, Manchester United is favored at odds of 1.65, reflecting a 60.5% probability for a home victory. Nottingham Forest carries odds of 5.21, with a respectable likelihood of 17.7% for an away win. The predicted final score is a close 2:1 in favor of the home side, underscoring the anticipated competitiveness of the match.

While Manchester United’s history at home is a factor to consider, Nottingham Forest’s resilience cannot be overlooked. Football’s unpredictability means that while trends may suggest a certain outcome, the match will ultimately be decided on the pitch.

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Man Utd
58.7%
Draw
22.6%
Nottingham
18.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.64 4.5 4.91
betsson 1.62 4.2 5.3
MarathonBet 1.66 4.53 5.23 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.62 4 4.8
Pinnacle 1.66 4.16 5.28

Latest Results

09.05.26 Sunderland AFC – Manchester United – 0:0
03.05.26 Manchester United – Liverpool FC – 3:2
27.04.26 Manchester United – Brentford FC – 2:1
18.04.26 Chelsea – Manchester United – 0:1
13.04.26 Manchester United – Leeds United – 1:2
10.05.26 Nottingham Forest – Newcastle United – 1:1
07.05.26 Aston Villa – Nottingham Forest – 4:0
04.05.26 Chelsea – Nottingham Forest – 1:3
30.04.26 Nottingham Forest – Aston Villa – 1:0
24.04.26 Sunderland AFC – Nottingham Forest – 0:5

Facts

  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: ) and 15).
  • Man Utd is Qualified for Champions League (League phase )
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Man Utd won 1.
  • At the moment, both teams are looking strong and ready to play.
  • Nottingham may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Man Utd is a strong favorite.
  • In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Man Utd won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 19:10. (average 1.9:1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Man Utd won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 10:5. (average 2.5:1.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    01.11.25 Nottingham Forest – Manchester United – 2:2
    01.04.25 Nottingham Forest – Manchester United – 1:0
    07.12.24 Manchester United – Nottingham Forest – 2:3
    28.02.24 Nottingham Forest – Manchester United – 0:1
    30.12.23 Nottingham Forest – Manchester United – 2:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Arsenal ✔ 36 24 7 5 68:26 42 79
    2 Manchester City ✔ 35 22 8 5 72:32 40 74
    3 Manchester Utd ✔ 36 18 11 7 63:48 15 65
    4 Liverpool 36 17 8 11 60:48 12 59
    5 Aston Villa 36 17 8 11 50:46 4 59
    6 Bournemouth 36 13 16 7 56:52 4 55
    7 Brighton 36 14 11 11 52:42 10 53
    8 Brentford 36 14 9 13 52:49 3 51
    9 Chelsea 36 13 10 13 55:49 6 49
    10 Everton 36 13 10 13 46:46 0 49
    11 Fulham 36 14 6 16 44:50 -6 48
    12 Sunderland 36 12 12 12 37:46 -9 48
    13 Newcastle 36 13 7 16 50:52 -2 46
    14 Crystal Palace 35 11 11 13 38:44 -6 44
    15 Nottingham 36 11 10 15 45:47 -2 43
    16 Leeds 35 10 13 12 47:52 -5 43
    17 Tottenham 35 9 10 16 45:54 -9 37
    18 West Ham 36 9 9 18 42:62 -20 36
    19 Burnley ✔ 36 4 9 23 37:73 -36 21
    20 Wolves ✔ 36 3 9 24 25:66 -41 18

    English Premier League Outrights

    1. Arsenal: 1.15 (82.86%)

    2. Manchester City: 5.57 (17.14%)

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