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Premier League 2025-2026 • Matchweek 29
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Manchester City
Manchester City
2nd place
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19:30
4 Mar 2026
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
17th place
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Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Wednesday, 4 March, 2026 13:30

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Prediction League
Premier League 2025-2026
19:30
Manchester City
:
Nottingham Forest

Scoring Rules

Points are calculated automatically based on your predicted score. Maximum 5 points per match.

Category Points Condition
Exact Score 5 Your prediction matches the final score exactly.
Outcome (1X2) 2 You correctly predicted the winner or a draw.
BTTS Bonus +1 You correctly predicted if both teams score (or if at least one doesn't).
Total Goals Bonus +1 You correctly predicted if total goals are Over or Under 2.5.

Examples:

  • Match result: 3:1 (Home Win, BTTS: Yes, Total: Over 2.5)
    • Prediction 3:1 → 5 points (Exact Score)
    • Prediction 2:1 → 4 points (Outcome: 2 + BTTS: +1 + Total: +1)
    • Prediction 2:0 → 2 points (Outcome: 2, BTTS: No/Yes mismatch)
    • Prediction 1:1 → 1 point (BTTS: +1, Outcome mismatch)
  • Match result: 2:0 (Home Win, BTTS: No, Total: Under 2.5)
    • Prediction 2:0 → 5 points (Exact Score)
    • Prediction 1:0 → 4 points (Outcome: 2 + BTTS: +1 + Total: +1)
    • Prediction 3:1 → 2 points (Outcome: 2, BTTS: Yes/No mismatch)
Manchester City
w w d w w
18 Played
14 Wins
2 Draws
2 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.8 (50 total)
xG
1.80 (33.0 total)
Shots per Match
15.9 (287 total)
Shots on Target
6.5 (41% acc)
Corners
6.5 (117 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.7 per match
xGa
0.80 per match
Clean Sheets
9 (50%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3 avg
Red Cards
0 (0 total)
Fouls
9.1 (164 total)
Offsides
1.1 (20 total)
17 Played
8 Wins
4 Draws
5 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.7 (29 total)
xG
1.60 (27.7 total)
Shots per Match
12.6 (214 total)
Shots on Target
4.5 (36% acc)
Corners
4.1 (69 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.3 per match
xGa
1.30 per match
Clean Sheets
5 (29%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.5 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (1 total)
Fouls
10.4 (177 total)
Offsides
1.2 (21 total)
35 Played
22 Wins
6 Draws
7 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.3 (79 total)
xG
1.70 (60.7 total)
Shots per Match
14.3 (501 total)
Shots on Target
5.5 (39% acc)
Corners
5.3 (186 total)
Defense
Conceded
1 per match
xGa
1.00 per match
Clean Sheets
14 (40%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9 avg
Red Cards
0 (1 total)
Fouls
9.7 (341 total)
Offsides
1.2 (41 total)
Nottingham Forest
w w d l d
17 Played
6 Wins
4 Draws
7 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4 (24 total)
xG
1.60 (26.9 total)
Shots per Match
15.5 (264 total)
Shots on Target
4.9 (32% acc)
Corners
6.1 (104 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2 per match
xGa
1.20 per match
Clean Sheets
6 (35%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (1 total)
Fouls
10.7 (182 total)
Offsides
1.2 (21 total)
18 Played
5 Wins
5 Draws
8 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1 (19 total)
xG
1.20 (21.5 total)
Shots per Match
12.1 (218 total)
Shots on Target
4.6 (38% acc)
Corners
4.6 (82 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5 per match
xGa
1.20 per match
Clean Sheets
4 (22%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (1 total)
Fouls
12.1 (218 total)
Offsides
1.3 (24 total)
35 Played
11 Wins
9 Draws
15 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2 (43 total)
xG
1.40 (48.4 total)
Shots per Match
13.8 (482 total)
Shots on Target
4.8 (35% acc)
Corners
5.3 (186 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4 per match
xGa
1.20 per match
Clean Sheets
10 (29%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.7 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (2 total)
Fouls
11.4 (400 total)
Offsides
1.3 (45 total)

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In this exciting Premier League 2025-2026 matchup, Manchester City will take on Nottingham Forest as part of the 2025-2026 season in Premier League. This match is part of Matchweek 29 and will take place on 2026-03-04 at 2026-03-04 in the famous Etihad Stadium. The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Manchester City, and the visiting side, Nottingham Forest. The scoreline predictions suggest . Kickoff Details: Date: 2026-03-04 Time: 19:30 Location: Etihad Stadium Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!

Value Bets and Betting Odds Comparison for Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 at 13:30 Football

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🤖 AI Pattern Insights

Our model identified 8 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:

  • 🧱
    Defensive Fortress

    Manchester City have league's best defense — hard to break down

  • Second Half Surge

    Manchester City score in 2nd half 100% of matches — expect late goals

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🎯 Betting Analysis

Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest

🔮 Main Prediction by Periods

⏰ First Half: Manchester City is stronger in the first half (15 vs 9).
⚡ Final Stage: Manchester City is stronger in the final minutes (6 vs 3).

💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.

⚔️ Team Comparison

🏠 Manchester City

Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.34
Pressure
0.13

✈️ Nottingham Forest

Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.14
Pressure
0.05

⏰ Match Periods Analysis

📊 Periods Explanation:

Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.

First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.

Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.

Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.

🏠 Manchester City - Periods

🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3

✈️ Nottingham Forest - Periods

🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15

🏆 Detailed Team Analysis

🏠 Manchester City - Details

📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
12
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
5
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
5
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
5
Half-time Spurts
10
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
6

✈️ Nottingham Forest - Details

📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
2
Negative Sequences
0
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
3
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
7
Late Surges
3
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
10

💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods

  • ⏰ Home First Half: Manchester City is stronger in the first half (15 vs 9)
  • First Half Result: Consider Manchester City to win the first half
  • ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Manchester City excels in the closing minutes (6 vs 3 late goals)
  • Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Manchester City scoring the final goal
  • Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
  • Overall Result: Manchester City has an advantage in the match
  • Home Handicap: Consider Manchester City handicap
  • Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
  • Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams

📊 Factor Breakdown

💡 Factor Explanations:

Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.

Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.

Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).

Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.

Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.195
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.073
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.02 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.03

📝 Detailed Summary

🏠 Home Team Analysis (Manchester City):

Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.

✈️ Away Team Analysis (Nottingham Forest):

Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.

🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:

Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.

Manchester City
Nottingham Forest

Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-head statistics for Wed 4 Mar, 2026 @ 13:30 Premier League

Premier League 2025-2026 – Regular Season

#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
Arsenal
d l w w d
>
26
17
6
3
50
18
32
57
2
Manchester City
l w d w w
>
26
16
5
5
54
24
30
53
3
Aston Villa
l w l d w
>
26
15
5
6
37
27
10
50

16
Tottenham
l d d l l
>
26
7
8
11
36
37
-1
29
17
26
7
6
13
25
38
-13
27
18
West Ham
w w l w d
>
26
6
6
14
32
49
-17
24
Manchester City
VS
Nottingham Forest
Last 7 Head-to-Head Matches
5 Wins
1 Draws
1 Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
2.3 (16)
0.4 (3)
xG
1.60
0.70
Shots
15 (105)
9.1 (64)
Shots on Target
5.6 (39)
2.3 (16)
Corners
6.6 (46)
3 (21)
Defense
Conceded
0.4 (3)
2.3 (16)
xGa
0.70
1.60
Clean Sheets
4 (57%)
1 (14%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4 (10)
2.4 (17)
Red Cards
0.1 (1)
0 (0)
Fouls
7.6 (53)
9.9 (69)
Offsides
0.7 (5)
1.9 (13)
27 Dec
- 12:30
Nottingham Forest
Manchester City
0.59
xG
1.39
1
2
Prob 76%
Home Total Under 1.5
Odd 1.34
8 Mar
- 12:30
Nottingham Forest
Manchester City
0.73
xG
0.86
1
0
4 Dec
- 19:30
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
2.41
xG
0.88
3
0
28 Apr
- 15:30
Nottingham Forest
Manchester City
0
2
23 Sep
- 14:00
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
2
0
18 Feb
- 15:00
Nottingham Forest
Manchester City
1
1
31 Aug
- 18:30
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
6
0
Last 6 Matches
Manchester City
VS
Nottingham Forest
4/6 (67%) Victories 2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%) Draws 2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%) Defeats 2/6 (33%)
1.83 PPG 1.50
2.00 Avg Goals Scored 1.33
1.00 Avg Goals Conceded 0.83
50% BTTS % 33%
17% Over 2.5 Goals Scored % 17%
1.65 Avg xG 1.45
Manchester City
W W D W W
Premier League 2025-2026
11 Feb 2026 - 19:30
Manchester City
3 0
Fulham
Premier League 2025-2026
8 Feb 2026 - 16:30
Liverpool
1 2
Manchester City
Premier League 2025-2026
1 Feb 2026 - 16:30
Tottenham
2 2
Manchester City
UEFA Champions League 2025-2026 - Qualifying rounds
28 Jan 2026 - 20:00
Manchester City
2 0
Galatasaray
Premier League 2025-2026
24 Jan 2026 - 15:00
Manchester City
2 0
Wolves
UEFA Champions League 2025-2026 - Qualifying rounds
20 Jan 2026 - 17:45
Bodo/Glimt
3 1
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
W W D L D
Premier League 2025-2026
11 Feb 2026 - 19:30
Nottingham Forest
0 0
Wolves
Premier League 2025-2026
6 Feb 2026 - 20:00
Leeds
3 1
Nottingham Forest
Premier League 2025-2026
1 Feb 2026 - 14:00
Nottingham Forest
1 1
Crystal Palace
UEFA Europa League 2025-2026 - League phase
29 Jan 2026 - 20:00
Nottingham Forest
4 0
Ferencvarosi TC
Premier League 2025-2026
25 Jan 2026 - 14:00
Brentford
0 2
Nottingham Forest
UEFA Europa League 2025-2026 - League phase
22 Jan 2026 - 20:00
SC Braga
1 0
Nottingham Forest

Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest: Pre-match Stats Comparison

This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️

Home/Away: Shows home matches for Manchester City and away matches for Nottingham Forest

Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Nottingham Forest
Under
Over
0.5
10% 1
90% 9
30% 3
70% 7
1.5
40% 4
60% 6
60% 6
40% 4
2.5
80% 8
20% 2
80% 8
20% 2
3.5
90% 9
10% 1
90% 9
10% 1
4.5
90% 9
10% 1
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Yes
60% 6
50% 5
No
40% 4
50% 5
1X2
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
1
50% 5
30% 3
X
30% 3
40% 4
2
20% 2
30% 3
Double Chance
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
12
70% 7
60% 6
1X
80% 8
70% 7
X2
50% 5
70% 7
Total Goals
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
0-1
0% 0
30% 3
2-3
70% 7
30% 3
4+
30% 3
40% 4
Total Corners
Manchester City
Under
Over
Nottingham Forest
Under
Over
7.5
80% 8
20% 2
80% 8
20% 2
8.5
90% 9
10% 1
90% 9
10% 1
9.5
100% 10
0% 0
90% 9
10% 1
10.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Yes
30% 3
40% 4
No
70% 7
60% 6
1X2 HT - FT
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
HT 1 - FT 1
40% 4
20% 2
HT 1 - FT 2
0% 0
0% 0
HT 1 - FT X
30% 3
0% 0
HT 2 - FT 1
0% 0
10% 1
HT 2 - FT 2
10% 1
20% 2
HT 2 - FT X
0% 0
10% 1
HT X - FT 1
10% 1
0% 0
HT X - FT 2
10% 1
10% 1
HT X - FT X
0% 0
30% 3
xG(xGa)
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
xG
1.6
1.49
xGa
1.02
1.43
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Nottingham Forest
Under
Over
0.5
30% 3
70% 7
70% 7
30% 3
1.5
50% 5
50% 5
90% 9
10% 1
2.5
80% 8
20% 2
100% 10
0% 0
3.5
90% 9
10% 1
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Yes
0% 0
10% 1
No
100% 10
90% 9
1X2
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
1
70% 7
20% 2
X
20% 2
40% 4
2
10% 1
40% 4
Double Chance
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
12
80% 8
60% 6
1X
90% 9
60% 6
X2
30% 3
80% 8
Total Goals
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
0-1
40% 4
60% 6
2-3
50% 5
40% 4
4+
10% 1
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Yes
90% 9
50% 5
No
10% 1
50% 5
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Nottingham Forest
Under
Over
0.5
70% 7
30% 3
40% 4
60% 6
1.5
80% 8
20% 2
70% 7
30% 3
2.5
90% 9
10% 1
90% 9
10% 1
3.5
90% 9
10% 1
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
90% 9
10% 1
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Yes
30% 3
30% 3
No
70% 7
70% 7
1X2
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
1
20% 2
40% 4
X
40% 4
40% 4
2
40% 4
20% 2
Double Chance
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
12
60% 6
60% 6
1X
60% 6
80% 8
X2
80% 8
60% 6
Total Goals
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
0-1
50% 5
50% 5
2-3
40% 4
40% 4
4+
10% 1
10% 1
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Yes
30% 3
60% 6
No
70% 7
40% 4
2.09 xG 0.74
63% Ball Possession 37%
15 Total Shots 9
6 Shots on Goal 4
10 Shots Off Goal 6
7 Corners 4
1 Yellow Cards 2
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