Round 37 - Premier League
Manchester United VS Nottingham Forest Prediction, Stats, H2H
Old Trafford
17 May, 2026
Manchester United VS Nottingham Forest Match Overview & AI Preview:
Manchester United host Nottingham Forest in a Premier League round 37 fixture with contrasting incentives: United are typically stronger at home and should control more of the ball, while Forest are likely to lean on transitions, set pieces, and compact defending. Current market-style signals and recent preview consensus suggest a competitive match, but with United holding the edge.
Recent H2H results: Manchester United slight edge in recent meetings
AI Football Prediction: 1X2, Over/Under & Betting Tips:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Manchester United.
United should dominate territory and possession, looking to stretch Forest wide and attack between the lines. Forest will likely defend deeper in a compact mid/low block, trying to break quickly into the channels and exploit turnovers. The match may hinge on whether United can convert early pressure into a lead before Forest settle into their counterattacking shape.
United's home advantage, stronger attacking profile, and expected possession edge increase their win likelihood, but Forest's transition threat keeps a draw and low-margin upset in play. A narrow home win is the most balanced outcome.
Last Update: 15-05-2026
Manchester United VS Nottingham Forest H2H Stats & Team Performance:
| Manchester United | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Win Probability | |
| 56 | 20 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 6 | 0 | 1 | 18 |
| 3 | Brighton Hove | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 6 | Brentford | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 7 | Leeds United | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 8 | Everton | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 9 | Hull City | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 10 | Ipswich Town | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 12 | Aston Villa | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 13 | Man United | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 16 | Coventry City | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 17 | Fulham | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 18 | Nottingham | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 19 | Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| 20 | Tottenham | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland | MCI | NOR | 7 | 8 | N/A |
| J. Pedro | CHE | BRA | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| A. Isak | LIV | SWE | 6 | 5 | N/A |
| M. Tavernier | BOU | ENG | 7 | 4 | N/A |
