Nottingham vs Manchester City Prediction Premier League 27.12.2025
Nottingham vs Manchester City Prediction Premier League
Nottingham vs Manchester City Prediction and Betting Tips for the Premier League, scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 12:30 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on Discovery+ and TNT Sports 1. The clash takes place at the City Ground, where the atmosphere is expected to be electric as Sean Dyche’s men look to cause another upset. Currently, the hosts sit 17th in the table, hovering dangerously above the drop zone, while the visitors are breathing down the neck of league leaders Arsenal. In this article, you’ll discover Premier League Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.
- Manchester City arrive at the City Ground on a blistering seven-match winning streak across all competitions.
- Nottingham Forest have been solid at home, securing four victories in their previous six league games.
- The visitors have kept three consecutive clean sheets in the league while scoring eight goals total.
- Sean Dyche’s side recently stunned Tottenham with a 3-0 home win before losing to Fulham lately.
- Pep Guardiola’s men sit just two points behind Arsenal and could go top with a win.
- The last meeting at this venue saw Forest secure a historic 1-0 win back in March.
Nottingham Forest are a bit of a puzzle lately. One week they are dismantling Spurs 3-0 with a performance full of grit and flair, and the next they are falling flat in a 1-0 loss to Fulham. Can they really find the consistency needed to halt the City machine? Still, their home form under Dyche has been surprisingly sturdy, with only one defeat at the City Ground since he took the reins. The Tricky Trees average 1.38 goals scored per home game, which isn’t world-beating, but they certainly know how to find the net when the crowd gets behind them. That said, they are facing a defensive wall that has been almost impenetrable in recent weeks.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola remains cautious ahead of a challenging trip to Nottingham Forest, despite his side’s seven-game winning streak. While Rodri nears a return, the squad will still be without John Stones and Jeremy Doku. Guardiola emphasized the importance of squad depth and discipline during the festive period, praising the impact of Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki as City continues chasing league leaders Arsenal.
Nottingham vs Manchester City Lineups
| GK | Victor |
| DF | Williams, Murillo, Milkenkovic, Savona |
| MF | Anderson, Dominguez, Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson |
| FW | Jesus |
| GK | Donnarumma |
| DF | Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, |
| MF | Bernardo, Nico, Reijnders Cherki, Foden |
| FW | Haaland |
The statistical backing for Over 2.5 Goals in this encounter is incredibly compelling. Looking at the numbers, Nottingham Forest matches at the City Ground have been high-scoring affairs, with 75% of their home games exceeding the 2.5 goal threshold. Forest averages 3 total goals per match at home, proving they both score and concede with regularity. Manchester City’s away form is even more explosive, averaging 3.25 total goals per match on their travels. With City scoring 2 goals per game and Forest conceding 1.63 on average at home, the math points directly toward a busy afternoon for the goal nets. Given City's recent ruthless streak of 3-0 victories and Forest's ability to capitalize on transitions through Morgan Gibbs-White, the flow of the game should be open. Both sides have a defensive vulnerability that the other is well-equipped to exploit, making three or more goals the most logical outcome.
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FAQ – Nottingham vs Manchester City Prediction
Who is the favorite to win between Nottingham and Manchester City?
Manchester City enter as strong favorites due to their seven-match winning run, but Nottingham Forest's recent home win over Tottenham shows they can be dangerous underdogs.
Where can I watch Nottingham vs Manchester City live?
The Nottingham vs Manchester City Premier League match will be broadcast live on Discovery+ and TNT Sports 1.
What time does Nottingham vs Manchester City start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 12:30(GMT) on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
