Match Preview and Betting Insights: Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest in EPL 2024 Season

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Seven consecutive victories came to an end for the home team in their latest outing, as Forest's impressive start to the season has fizzled out with three losses in their last four matches.

Man Utd's Recent Run

Following the dismissal of Erik Ten Hag, United showed signs of improvement. They cruised past Leicester 5-2 in the Carabao Cup before a home draw against Chelsea. The final two matches under interim manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy saw a 2-0 home win against PAOK and a 3-0 league victory against Leicester City.

Ruben Amorim oversaw a 1-1 draw at Ipswich in his opening match before guiding the team to a thrilling 3-2 win against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League. However, last weekend's 4-0 victory over Everton was followed by a disappointing 2-0 loss at Arsenal in the midweek fixture despite going in level at half-time.

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Man Utd will welcome back Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo following their suspensions, with both players anticipated to start. Luke Shaw remains sidelined once more, and both Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof are doubts for selection.

Leny Yoro is pushing for a first start in defense, and plenty of rotation is expected in the squad with Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo, and Joshua Zirkzee all set to feature.

Man Utd's Drive

United have been solid in their recent home league fixtures and will be keen to secure the three points at hand.

Amorim's team will look to maintain possession yet are still striving to produce the necessary intensity going forward.

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Forest started the season exceptionally well, suffering just one defeat in their first 10 league matches. After recording consecutive draws against Chelsea (1-1) and Leicester City (1-1), as well as victories against Crystal Palace (1-0), Leicester City (3-1), and West Ham (3-0) during this impressive run, their form has dipped recently.

Losses against Newcastle (3-1), Arsenal (3-0), and Man City (3-0) have left them fighting to avoid relegation. To their credit, they recovered from their latest setback with a 1-0 victory over Ipswich last weekend. In their midweek encounter, they lost 3-0 at Man City, conceding 2.41 xG in the process.

Nottingham Forest Squad Status

Coach Nuno Espirito Santo will be without the services of Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare in midfield. Hudson-Odoi hopes to get some playing time on the left wing after being omitted against City. James Ward-Prowse and Elliot Anderson are options to refresh the midfield.

Nottingham Forest's Approach

Forest do not typically press their opponents high or build from the back. Instead, they are expected to sit back and allow United to come at them, utilizing the pace of Elanga and Gibbs-White on counterattacks.

(Note: No upcoming Premier League fixture between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest is referenced in the provided data. This rewritten piece reflects the closest related context from the available information.)

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Motivations:

Manchester United: Ensuring Champions League qualification and building on their recent form under Amorim.
Nottingham Forest: Surviving relegation in their remaining fixtures.

As of the provided data, no direct EPL fixture between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest is scheduled in their remaining 2024/25 league games[1][4][5]. Any reference to a clash between these teams appears related to earlier season matches or indirect scheduling impacts from cup runs[1][3].

Despite Chelsea's thrashing of Forest, Man Utd's recent improvement under interim manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy has seen them secure victories against PAOK and Leicester City in the league.
United's 1-1 draw at Ipswich under Ruben Amorim was followed by a 4-0 victory over Everton, but a disappointing 2-0 loss at Arsenal in the midweek fixture shows their form is still slightly uneven.
In the upcoming game against Nottingham Forest, United is expected to seize the three points, demonstrating their solid performance in recent home league fixtures.
Forest, once impressively unbeaten in their first 10 league matches, have seen their form deteriorate with losses against Newcastle, Arsenal, Man City, and a midweek 3-0 defeat at Man City.
Despite their struggles, Forest recovered from their latest setback with a 1-0 victory over Ipswich last weekend, showcasing their resilience.
Nottingham Forest coach Nuno Espirito Santo will be missing Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare in midfield, while Hudson-Odoi seeks playing time on the left wing.
In the upcoming game, Forest will adopt a passive approach, allowing United to come at them and utilizing the pace of Elanga and Gibbs-White on counterattacks.Aspirations: Manchester United – securing Champions League qualification and building on their recent form under Amorim; Nottingham Forest – surviving relegation in their remaining fixtures.