Nottingham Forest vs Manchester city in a pivotal Premier League Round 18 clash, with momentum and points at stake. Forest aim to defend home turf through discipline and quick transitions, while City seek control, creativity, and ruthless finishing. Tactical battles in midfield, set-piece efficiency, and squad depth could decide the outcome, as both sides chase consistency heading into the busy festive schedule under bright lights and intense pressure tonight worldwide.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester city, match details:
| Location | West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Venue | The City Ground |
| Date and time | 27th Dec, 2025 / 06:00 PM IST Time |
| Streaming | E2Bet |
| Establishment | 1898 |
| Capacity | 30,404 |
| Owner | Nottingham Forest |
| Home team | Nottingham Forest |
Team form (last 5 matches, latest first)
| Nottingham Forest | L W W L W |
| Manchester city | W W W W W |
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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester city, Head-to-Head Records:
| Team | Nottingham Forest | Manchester city |
| H2H | 8 | 8 |
| Wins | 2 | 5 |
| Loss | 5 | 2 |
| Draw | 1 | 1 |
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester city, (2025/26 Season Highlights):
| Team | Nottingham Forest | Manchester city |
| Played games | 24 | 26 |
| Goals | 30 | 60 |
| Total attacks | 2238 | 2834 |
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester city, Discipline Statistics:
| Category | Nottingham Forest | Manchester city |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 42 | 42 |
| Fouls | 265 | 253 |
| Tackles | 395 | 358 |
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester city, Predicted Lineup:
| Nottingham Forest | Manchester city |
|---|---|
| João Victor Nicolo Savona Nikola Milenkovic Murillo Neco Williams Elliot Anderson Douglas Luiz Omari Hutchinson Morgan Gibbs-White Callum Hudson-Odoi Igor Jesus | Gianluigi Donnarumma Matheus Nunes Ruben Dias Josko Gvardiol Nico O’Reilly Bernardo Silva Nicolas Gonzalez Tijani Reijnders Rayan Cherki Phil Foden Erling Haaland |
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Injured and Suspended Players:
Nottingham Forest:
- Matz Sels
- Willy Boly
- Ola Aina
- Ryan Yates
- Ibrahim Sangare
- Nicolas Dominguez
- Chris Wood
- Taiwo Awoniyi
Manchester city:
- John Stones
- Rayan Ait-Nouri
- Mateo Kovacic
- Rodri
- Oscar Bobb
- Omar Marmoush
- Jeremy Doku
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester city, Betting Tips:
| Tips | Bet |
| Match Winner | Nottingham Forest 2-5 Manchester city |
| 1st half score | 3 |
| Most Assist | Nico O’Reilly |
| 2nd half score | 4 |
| Player of the Match | Erling Haaland |
My prediction:
- I think Manchester city will win the match
FAQ
When and where is the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City match being played?
The match will be played on 27th December 2025 at The City Ground, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England, with kick-off scheduled for 06:00 AM IST.
Where can fans watch Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City live?
Live streaming of the match will be available on E2Bet, allowing fans worldwide to follow the Premier League Round 18 clash in real time.
What is the recent form of both teams heading into this match?
Nottingham Forest have shown mixed form with three wins and two losses in their last five matches, while Manchester City come in strong with five consecutive wins, indicating high confidence and momentum.
What does the head-to-head record say about Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City?
Historically, Manchester City dominate the fixture with 52 wins, while Nottingham Forest have managed 25 victories, and 11 matches have ended in draws across their encounters.
Who is predicted to win the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City match?
Based on current form, squad depth, and overall consistency, Manchester City are the favorites, and the prediction points toward a Manchester City win in this Premier League encounter.