Man Utd facing Nottingham Forest in EPL 2024: Insights and Wagering Strategies
Man Utd's seven-game unbeaten streak came to an end, while Forest's promising start to the season seems like a distant memory after losing three of their last four matches. Here's a rundown of what to expect in the upcoming match between these two sides.
Man Utd Form
United showed some signs of improvement after Erik Ten Hag's dismissal. They demolished Leicester 5-2 in the Carabao Cup before a 1-1 home draw vs Chelsea. Ruud Van Nistelrooy's final two matches at the helm resulted in a 2-0 home victory over PAOK and a 3-0 league victory against Leicester City.
Ruben Amorim took over and managed a 1-1 draw at Ipswich in his first match. United came back to win 3-2 in the Europa League vs Bodo/Glimt. They impressed with a 4-0 victory over Everton last weekend but struggled against Arsenal on Wednesday, eventually losing 2-0 despite being 0-0 at halftime.
Man Utd Team News
Man Utd have Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo available again after serving suspensions. Both players are set to start. Luke Shaw is out injured again, and both Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof are doubtful. Leny Yoro is pushing for a first start in defense, and plenty of rotation is expected in the lineup with Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo, and Joshua Zirkzee all set to start.
Man Utd Motivation
The Red Devils have been reasonably strong in recent home league matches and will give their best to grab all three points here. Amorim's team will aim to keep possession but may still lack intensity going forward.
Nottingham Forest Form
Forest started this season with just one defeat in their first ten league matches. They won 1-0 at Liverpool and drew 1-1 at Chelsea among their first seven results, followed by three straight wins. They beat Crystal Palace 1-0 (home), Leicester 3-1 (away), and West Ham 3-0 (home).
The hard truth has hit them of late with three league losses. They were defeated 3-1 at home by Newcastle and 3-0 at Arsenal as they were outplayed throughout. To their credit, they responded with a 1-0 victory over Ipswich last weekend. On Wednesday, they lost 3-0 at Man City as they conceded 2.41 xG.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Coach Nuno Espirito Santo is without Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare in the midfield. There are no other injuries for him to contend with. Callum Hudson-Odoi hopes to be recalled on the left wing after getting no minutes at City. James Ward-Prowse and Elliot Anderson are options to freshen up the midfield.
Nottingham Forest Motivation
Forest don't press high nor build up from the back. Expect them to sit back, draw United on, and rely on their pace on the counter with Elanga and Gibbs-White.
Key Stats
- Man Utd have won just 6 of their last 16 matches in the league.
- Man Utd have won 3 of their last 4 home league matches.
- Man Utd have won 6 of their last 7 matches against Nottingham Forest (15-4 aggregate).
- Nottingham Forest have lost 3 of their last 4 matches, conceding 9 goals.
- Forest have lost 3-0 in each of their last 2 away matches.
Betting Odds Calculator
Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest Verdict
Forest can be tough to break through, but their defense has been questionable of late. United are reasonably strong at Old Trafford in the league and are likely to win here.
Best Bet: Man Utd Win
Value Bet: Man Utd win and both teams to score
Goalscorer Tip: Marcus Rashford to score anytime
- Man Utd's improved form is evident after their 4-0 victory over Everton, whereas Nottingham Forest has been struggling lately, losing three of their last four matches.
- In the upcoming match between Man Utd and Nottingham Forest, United will aim to continue their steady home performance and secure a win, while Forest may try to catch them on the counter with their pacey players.
- The Red Devils have won six out of their last 17 league matches, but they have a strong record against Nottingham Forest, having won 6 out of their last 7 encounters.
- Nottingham Forest's defense has been questionable as they have conceded 9 goals in their last 4 matches, which could give Man Utd a good chance to score.
- In the betting odds calculator analysis, the verdict is that Man Utd is likely to win the match, with the value bet being Man Utd win and both teams to score.
- Marcus Rashford is a promising goalscorer for Man Utd, and he has a good chance to score anytime during the match against Nottingham Forest, according to the goalscorer tip.
