Round 37 - Premier League
Manchester United VS Nottingham Forest
Old Trafford
17 May, 2026
Overview:
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
Prediction:
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
Stats:
| 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 | Arsenal | 26 | 7 | 5 | 85 |
| 2 | Man City | 23 | 9 | 6 | 78 |
| 3 | Man United | 20 | 11 | 7 | 71 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 19 | 8 | 11 | 65 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 17 | 9 | 12 | 60 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 13 | 18 | 7 | 57 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 14 | 12 | 12 | 54 |
| 8 | Brighton Hove | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 9 | Brentford | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 14 | 10 | 14 | 52 |
| 11 | Fulham | 15 | 7 | 16 | 52 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 14 | 7 | 17 | 49 |
| 13 | Everton | 13 | 10 | 15 | 49 |
| 14 | Leeds United | 11 | 14 | 13 | 47 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 11 | 12 | 15 | 45 |
| 16 | Nottingham | 11 | 11 | 16 | 44 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 10 | 11 | 17 | 41 |
| 18 | West Ham | 10 | 9 | 19 | 39 |
| 19 | Burnley | 4 | 10 | 24 | 22 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 11 | 24 | 20 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland | MCI | NOR | 36 | 27 | 8 |
| T. Rodrigues | BRE | BRA | 38 | 22 | 1 |
| A. Semenyo | MCI | GHA | 37 | 17 | 4 |
| O. Watkins | AVL | ENG | 37 | 16 | 3 |
