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While Forest are battling to keep clear of the relegation zone, City arrive in relentless form and could briefly climb to the top of the standings before Arsenal kick off an hour later.
Pep Guardiola’s side are on a seven-match winning run in all competitions and have won their last three league games by an emphatic 3-0 scoreline.
Forest, meanwhile, are notoriously stubborn at the City Ground around this time of year, but consistency has eluded Sean Dyche’s men, who have alternated between wins and defeats across their last six league outings.
Nottingham Forest v Manchester City tips
• Manchester City to win - 57/100 with Bet365
• Erling Haaland to score - 61/100 with Bet365
• Phil Foden to play 1+ shot on target - 11/25 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Manchester City to win
Manchester City’s recent dominance makes them difficult to oppose, particularly against a Forest side that struggles for goals.
Guardiola’s men have won seven straight matches in all competitions and five consecutive Premier League games.
Forest have failed to score in nine different Premier League games this season, more than any side bar Wolves, and although they shocked City 1-0 in this fixture last season, that remains their only win in the last 10 league meetings (D2, L7).
City’s record between Christmas and New Year is also formidable, remaining unbeaten in this period for the last 10 games (W8, D2). With City chasing temporary top spot and Forest missing key attacking personnel, the away win looks attractive.
Tip: Manchester City to win @57/100
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest regardless of the score
Erling Haaland to score
Erling Haaland continues to redefine scoring consistency in the Premier League and heads into this match with 19 goals in 17 league appearances this season.
The Norwegian has already scored five goals in six Premier League games against Nottingham Forest, including a hat-trick on his first outing against them in 2022.
While his output against Forest has dipped slightly since, Haaland has still registered 20 goals in his last 18 Premier League matches overall. Given Forest’s defensive fragility and City’s attacking rhythm, backing Haaland to get on the scoresheet once again looks well supported by the numbers.
Tip: Erling Haaland to score @ 61/100
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Erling Haaland scores against Nottingham Forest.
Phil Foden to play 1+ shot on target
Phil Foden’s resurgence has been one of City’s standout stories this season, and his shooting metrics underline just how involved he’s been in the final third.
The England international has recorded at least one shot on target in each of his last five appearances, thriving in advanced central areas behind Haaland.
With Forest conceding space between the lines and City averaging 3.35 total goals per league game, Foden should see plenty of the ball in dangerous positions. His confidence, form, and increasing responsibility in City’s attack make a single effort on target a realistic and well-priced selection.
Tip: Phil Foden to play1+ shot on target @ 11/25
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Phil Foden plays a shot on target against Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest v Manchester City odds
• Nottingham Forest - 17/4 with Bet365
• Draw - 7/2 with Bet365
• Manchester City - 57/100 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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