Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest predictions, Mar 04, 2026

Feb 26, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English Premier League, on Wednesday,

Man City

Nottingham Forest

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On March 4, 2026, Manchester City will host Nottingham Forest in an intriguing English Premier League clash. Fresh off a perfect run, Manchester City has secured victories in their last five matches, showcasing a formidable attacking prowess coupled with a solid defensive unit. Their ability to control possession and exploit width has been critical to their success, positioning them as one of the league’s dominant forces.

In stark contrast, Nottingham Forest has struggled, managing to win only once in their last five outings. This recent form has raised questions about their consistency, particularly in high-pressure away fixtures. While they possess the potential for an upset, their defensive vulnerabilities may be exploited by City’s relentless forward play.

Bookmakers favor Manchester City significantly, reflected in odds of 1.38 for a home win compared to 7.59 for Forest. Predictions suggest a probability of 71.8% for a home victory, with a forecasted final score of 2:0. However, football can be unpredictable, and Nottingham Forest will look to defy the odds with a strong performance as they aim to turn their fortunes around in this challenging encounter.

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Man City
69%		 Draw
18.4%		 Nottingham
12.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

Outrights of English Premier League Manchester City: 34.24%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 1.38 5.25 7.25
bet_at_home 1.4 5.2 7.69
betsson 1.37 5.4 8
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WilliamHill 1.36 4.75 7
Pinnacle 1.39 5.4 7.77

Latest Results

21.02.26 Manchester City – Newcastle United – 2:1
14.02.26 Manchester City – Salford City – 2:0
11.02.26 Manchester City – Fulham FC – 3:0
08.02.26 Liverpool FC – Manchester City – 1:2
04.02.26 Manchester City – Newcastle United – 3:1		 22.02.26 Nottingham Forest – Liverpool FC – 0:1
19.02.26 Fenerbahçe – Nottingham Forest – 0:3
11.02.26 Nottingham Forest – Wolverhampton Wanderers – 0:0
06.02.26 Leeds United – Nottingham Forest – 3:1
01.02.26 Nottingham Forest – Crystal Palace – 1:1

Facts

  • A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: ) and 17).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Man City won 4.
  • Man City is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • In recent matches, Nottingham has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Man City may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Man City has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Man City is the obvious favorite.
  • We predict that Man City will win today’s game, with odds of 1.38.
  • In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Man City won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 18:3. (average 2.3:0.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Man City won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 11:0. (average 3.7:0).

    Latest Head To Head

    27.12.25 Nottingham Forest – Manchester City – 1:2
    27.04.25 Nottingham Forest – Manchester City – 0:2
    08.03.25 Nottingham Forest – Manchester City – 1:0
    04.12.24 Manchester City – Nottingham Forest – 3:0
    28.04.24 Nottingham Forest – Manchester City – 0:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Arsenal 28 18 7 3 56:21 35 61
    2 Manchester City 27 17 5 5 56:25 31 56
    3 Aston Villa 27 15 6 6 38:28 10 51
    4 Manchester Utd 27 13 9 5 48:37 11 48
    5 Chelsea 27 12 9 6 48:31 17 45
    6 Liverpool 27 13 6 8 42:35 7 45
    7 Brentford 27 12 4 11 40:37 3 40
    8 Bournemouth 27 9 11 7 43:45 -2 38
    9 Everton 27 10 7 10 29:31 -2 37
    10 Fulham 27 11 4 12 38:41 -3 37
    11 Newcastle 27 10 6 11 38:39 -1 36
    12 Sunderland 27 9 9 9 28:33 -5 36
    13 Crystal Palace 27 9 8 10 29:32 -3 35
    14 Brighton 27 8 10 9 36:34 2 34
    15 Leeds 27 7 10 10 37:46 -9 31
    16 Tottenham 27 7 8 12 37:41 -4 29
    17 Nottingham 27 7 6 14 25:39 -14 27
    18 West Ham 27 6 7 14 32:49 -17 25
    19 Burnley 27 4 7 16 29:52 -23 19
    20 Wolves 28 1 7 20 18:51 -33 10

    English Premier League Outrights

    1. Arsenal: 1.49 (62.53%)

    2. Manchester City: 2.72 (34.24%)

    3. Manchester United: 73 (1.27%)

    4. Aston Villa: 108.67 (0.86%)

    5. Liverpool: 150.33 (0.62%)

    6. Chelsea: 192 (0.48%)

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