Manchester United versus Nottingham Forest Carabao Cup Odds, Schedule, and Forecast
Nottingham Forest has made quite an impression, finding a spot in the Top 4 of the Carabao Cup. Even their most optimistic supporters wouldn't have predicted such an accomplishment. But can they go one step further? The bookies aren't too hopeful – they see Manchester United as the clear favorites to claim both this match and the trophy at Wembley in February.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Carabao Cup Odds
Odds taken from FanDuel on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
When, Where, and How to Watch?
- Venue: City Ground in Nottingham
- Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Broadcast: ESPN
Nottingham Forest Hunting for Their First Win Over Man United in Over 28 Years
Nottingham Forest last defeated Man United on December 17, 1994, and it's been scarce encounters between the two since. In fact, they've only faced each other competitively once in the 21st century!
Last December, Manchester United triumphed 3-0 at Old Trafford. But this time, the game is being played at Nottingham's home turf – will it make a difference?
It could, considering the Forest players have been playing well at home since September 2022, without a single loss. However, they've yet to face a team as powerful as Man United in this period.
Manchester United on the Pursuit of Silverware
It's been almost six years since Manchester United last claimed a trophy. In 2023, they're still in the race for various titles, although the Carabao Cup seems the most achievable. They're considered the favorites to win the trophy, not just because of their good form, but also because the other contenders – Nottingham, Southampton, and Newcastle – are not as formidable.
We believe it's highly likely that Erik Ten Hag's team will aim for a win in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal. This way, they can relax a bit about the second match, knowing they have an advantage.
Another reason they'd want to win on Wednesday is to get back on the winning track. Their good run of 10 games (9 wins and one draw) in all competitions came to an end last Sunday when Arsenal beat them 3-2.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Prediction
The last time these two played in Nottingham, Manchester United won 8-1. That was back in 1999, though, so we don't expect such a landslide this time. Still, we foresee a convincing victory for Man United.
Picks: Manchester United to win; over 2.5 goals
- Nottingham Forest will be hunting for their first win over Manchester United in over 28 years at their home turf, City Ground in Nottingham, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Bookies aren't too hopeful for Nottingham Forest to claim the victory against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup semifinal, as they see Manchester United as the clear favorites to claim both this match and the trophy at Wembley in February.
- The last time these two teams played in Nottingham was back in 1999, with Manchester United winning 8-1. However, we don't expect such a landslide this time around.
- Although Nottingham Forest has been playing well at home recently without a single loss since September 2022, they haven't faced a team as powerful as Manchester United during this period.
