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Premier League | Sat 07 Nov, 17:30

Nottingham Forest v Manchester City Stats

Data last updated: Fri 06 Nov 2026, 16:40 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Manchester City visit Nottingham Forest at the City Ground aiming to bounce back from consecutive Premier League defeats that have stalled their title challenge. City’s recent Champions League win, powered by Erling Haaland’s goal-scoring return, contrasts with Forest’s ongoing struggles to convert chances despite a high shot volume. Forest have yet to score at home this season, intensifying pressure on manager Oliver Glasner to find attacking solutions. Both teams face contrasting challenges: City’s defensive vulnerabilities versus Forest’s finishing woes, setting the stage for an open encounter with multiple goal-scoring opportunities.

BT4Y match pick · price watch

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Price warning: current odds imply about 62%, above the 53% model chance, so this is a football-led pick rather than a clear value bet; reduce stake or wait for a better price.
  • Nine of Manchester City's last ten matches featured at least three goals.
  • Nottingham Forest average 16.9 shots per game, second highest in the Premier League.
  • Manchester City have kept only one clean sheet in their last ten matches.
  • Forest have failed to score in all five home matches this season, despite high shot volume.
Price warning

Over 2.5 Goals is still the main football pick, but the current price is short: the market implies about 62% while the model sits nearer 53% (-8.4 pts). Keep staking reduced or wait for a better price unless final team news strengthens the selection. Better value alternative: Manchester City to Win shows a +11.2 pts edge at 1.7.

Why This Pick Is Price-Sensitive

Football case vs market price

The Over 2.5 Goals pick is supported by Manchester City's consistent high-scoring matches and defensive frailties, combined with Nottingham Forest's prolific shot attempts despite poor finishing. City's recent Champions League scoring resurgence and Forest's ability to generate chances against a porous defense suggest a match likely to exceed two goals. However, the current price is short given the model’s 53.3% chance versus a 63.3% implied probability, so reduced staking or waiting for better is advised. Improved line-ups or late team news could enhance value.

Manchester City's recent goal frequency9 of last 10 matches with 3+ goals
Strong positive
Nottingham Forest's shot volume16.9 shots per game, 2nd highest in league
Positive
Manchester City's defensive recordOnly 1 clean sheet in last 10 matches
Positive
Price sensitivity53.3% model chance vs 61.7% implied (-8.4 pts)
Negative

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Manchester City's attacking firepower, led by Erling Haaland, combined with their defensive vulnerabilities, makes an Over 2.5 Goals outcome plausible. Nottingham Forest's high shot volume indicates they can contribute to the goal tally despite finishing struggles. This match is likely to be open and end with multiple goals, reflecting both teams' contrasting strengths and weaknesses.

Main risk

Their biggest concern is an alarming lack of cutting edge.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Goal-scoring potential and defensive vulnerabilities

“Manchester City's persistent scoring and defensive lapses, paired with Nottingham Forest's volume of attempts but poor finishing, create a compelling case for multiple goals in this fixture.”

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

Nine of Manchester City's last ten matches featured at least three goals.

Nottingham Forest average 16.9 shots per game, second highest in the Premier League.

Forest have failed to score in all five home matches this season, despite high shot volume.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • In the last nine head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 2.78, indicating a tendency towards moderately high-scoring games.
  • Manchester City's recent run of nine out of ten matches featuring at least three goals suggests a sustained tempo and attacking quality that can push this fixture over 2.5 goals, especially given Forest's defensive record.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Nottingham Forest0.4
Avg goals scored
Manchester City2.4
Nottingham Forest1.6
Avg goals conceded
Manchester City1.6
Nottingham Forest40%
BTTS rate
Manchester City60%
Nottingham Forest20%
Over 2.5 goals
Manchester City80%
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · Model 53% vs implied 62% · edge -8.4 pts
1.62
Check odds @ 1.62
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 67%
1.62
Check odds @ 1.62
Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 51%
2.3
Check odds @ 2.3
Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 71%
1.2
Check odds @ 1.2
Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 35%
2.62
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 37%
2.2
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Manchester City have scored in 4 of their last 5 matches and Forest in 2 of 5, with BTTS rates of 60% and 40% respectively. City's matches frequently feature multiple goals, and Forest's high shot volume despite poor finishing suggests they can still contribute to the scoreline, supporting the likelihood of both teams scoring and a high total goal count.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · Model 53% vs implied 62% · edge -8.4 pts
1.62
Check odds @ 1.62
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Manchester City to WinBet365 guide price · model 70%
1.7
Check odds @ 1.7
Manchester City Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 76%
1.4
Check odds @ 1.4
Over 3.5 CardsBetfred guide price · model 59%
2
Check odds @ 2
BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 67%
1.62
Check odds @ 1.62
Nottingham Forest Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 45%
2.85
Check odds @ 2.85
Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 63%
1.5
Check odds @ 1.5
The 53.3% for Over 2.5 Goals sits against roughly 61.7% implied by the current price (-8.4 pts). The Over 2.5 trend is 20% for Nottingham Forest and 80% for Manchester City, so the goals angle is not just a price call. Selection: Over 2.5 Goals.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Nottingham Forest

LDLLL
Last 50W 1D 4L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 3D 5L
31 Oct 2026A Brentford0-2
23 Oct 2026A Ipswich1-1
18 Oct 2026H Arsenal0-1
11 Oct 2026A Crystal Palace1-3
19 Sep 2026H Coventry0-1

Manchester City

LLWWW
Last 53W 0D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 107W 0D 2L
31 Oct 2026H Brighton0-1
24 Oct 2026A Aston Villa1-2
17 Oct 2026H Ipswich3-2
11 Oct 2026A Liverpool3-0
20 Sep 2026H Sunderland5-3
Best odds for this sectionManchester City to WinBet365 guide price · Model 70% vs implied 59% · edge +11.2 pts
1.7
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Manchester City Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 76%
1.4
Check odds @ 1.4
Away / DrawBetfred guide price · model 84%
1.18
Check odds @ 1.18
Nottingham Forest Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 45%
2.85
Check odds @ 2.85
Home / DrawBetfred guide price · model 48%
2.1
Check odds @ 2.1
Nottingham Forest to WinBetMGM guide price · model 27%
4.75
Check odds @ 4.75
DrawBetMGM guide price · model 18%
4
Check odds @ 4
Manchester City have scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches, reflecting strong offensive form despite recent league defeats. Nottingham Forest have scored only 2 goals in the same period, highlighting their finishing struggles. City's 80% rate of matches exceeding 2.5 goals contrasts with Forest's 20%, but the combination of City's attack and Forest's defensive lapses supports an expectation of a high-scoring game.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

20%Nottingham Forest Over 2.5
80%Manchester City Over 2.5
2.78H2H avg goals
In the last nine head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 2.78, indicating a tendency towards moderately high-scoring games. Manchester City's recent run of nine out of ten matches featuring at least three goals suggests a sustained tempo and attacking quality that can push this fixture over 2.5 goals, especially given Forest's defensive record.

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