Premier League Preview: Nottingham Forest vs Man United Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Dec 30)
- Man United bounced back to winning ways with a success at home against Aston Villa on Boxing Day
- Nottingham Forest caused a massive upset to land maximum points at Newcastle on Boxing Day
The late game in the Premier League on Saturday will see Man United go in search for a second straight league win. Nottingham Forest will have the home advantage, as they chase a second straight victory against one of last season’s top four.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 12:30 p.m ET
- Where: City Ground, Nottingham, England
- How To Watch: NBC
Odds
Match Result | Odds |
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Nottingham Forest | |
Draw | |
Man United |
Match Preview
Man United produced one of their best performances of the season on Boxing Day, as Erik ten Hag’s side bounced back to claim maximum points after being 2-0 behind against Aston Villa at the break. Alejandro Garnacho netted a brace, before Rasmus Hojlund broke his duck in the Premier League by netting the winner in the final 15 minutes at Old Trafford.
Nottingham Forest produced one of the biggest shocks on Boxing Day, as they landed maximum points on the road against Newcastle. Chris Wood was the hero in that fixture, as the striker netted a stunning hat-trick. It was a vital win for Forest, with the points meaning that there is now a two-point gap between themselves and the relegation places.
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Forest have suffered eleven defeats in a row against United across all competitions, including four straight matches between the sides at the City Ground by an aggregate score of 17-1. United have only enjoyed longer winning sequences against two other clubs throughout their history. Forest’s only victory against United in the Premier League was achieved at Old Trafford in December 1994.
Meanwhile, United have been effective in their final matches of the calendar year throughout history, going eleven without defeat. They also come into the weekend after winning each of their last five. Forest have picked up just one win in their last nine matches to end the calendar year.
Nottingham Forest vs Man United Prediction
United were excellent in the second half against Villa on Boxing Day, and there will be hope that the Red Devils can kick on following that performance. Given their dominant record against Forest, we find it hard to overlook the away side on Saturday.