Nottingham Forest
- A lot has changed at Nottingham Forest since Oliver Glasner took over the reins on 6th July 2026.
- Nottingham Forest have won none of their last five matches (D1, L4).
- The Reds are now 19th in the Premier League 2026/2027 with six points from their opening nine games, so the pressure is on at the City Ground.
Manchester City
- That means that Manchester City's style has evolved somewhat under Enzo Maresca as they retain their possession-based approach, but are much quicker in transition, press aggressively and surge forward with pace.
- Manchester City have three wins and two defeats in their last five.
Head-to-Head
- The last head-to-head saw a 2-2 stalemate at the Etihad in the Premier League 2025/2026 and the tightness of this fixture could continue on Saturday.
- Forest have scored an average of 1.0 goals per game across the last five meetings at City Ground, while City have averaged 1.0 goal as visitors, so the game could remain close on the scoreboard.
Key Players
- Dan Ndoye is Forest's main goal threat, having found the net just once in five games, and he will need to be in good touch on Saturday to give Forest a chance against City.
- Erling Haaland has five goals in five Premier League 2026/2027 games, while Phil Foden has four in his last five appearances for City, which gives them another live wire between the lines, while Morgan Gibbs-White has two assists in his five appearances and is Forest's best chance creator in transition.
Betting Insights
- Both Teams to Score at 1.57 looks the best way to approach this game and the visitors will have to work for their win.
- Forest have conceded just three goals in four home games in the Premier League 2026/2027, but that hasn't helped them pick up points in that time.
- City have conceded just as many in four away games, so they're pretty solid away from home, too.
- These two teams could be the most evenly matched matchup on Saturday, but the Premier League 2026/2027 odds have City as the firm favorites at 1.66, with Forest listed at 4.65 and the draw at 3.95.
Prediction
- City are likely to come out on top in this clash, but Forest's approach to sitting deep and counter-attacking could keep them in the game for longer than the odds suggest.
- Both Teams to Score at 1.57 looks the best way to approach this game and the visitors will have to work for their win.
- These two teams could be the most evenly matched matchup on Saturday, but the Premier League 2026/2027 odds have City as the firm favorites at 1.66, with Forest listed at 4.65 and the draw at 3.95.
