Login
Register
Manchester City
3
0
West Ham
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Wednesday, 4 March, 2026 15:00
No prediction data available for this match.
No betting tips available for this match.
Prediction League
No prediction data available for this match.
Premier League 2025-2026 – Regular Season
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
12
3
2
31
10
21
39
2
12
1
4
41
16
25
37
3
11
3
3
27
18
9
36
16
▲
5
4
8
24
31
-7
19
17
▼
5
3
9
17
26
-9
18
18
3
4
10
19
35
-16
13
1.73
xG
0.56
65%
Ball Possession
35%
15
Total Shots
9
6
Shots on Goal
3
10
Shots Off Goal
5
7
Corners
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
Last 6 Matches
Manchester City
VS
Nottingham Forest
6/6 (100%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Defeats
3/6 (50%)
2.50
PPG
1.50
3.17
Avg Goals Scored
1.00
1.17
Avg Goals Conceded
1.17
50%
BTTS %
17%
83%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
17%
2.26
Avg xG
0.98
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: 20:00
Location: Etihad Stadium
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Football 4 Mar, 2026 15:00
🤖 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
+6 more advanced patterns are hidden
Upgrade to Premium to unlock all 8 AI-powered insights
Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Manchester City(10 trends)
- High xG PerformanceH2H6/6100%Manchester City create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 6 of their last 6 Premier League matches
- UnbeatenH2H5/683%Manchester City are unbeaten in 5 of their last 6 Premier League matches
- Good Goal RatioH2H5/683%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 5 of their last 6 Premier League matches
- League Top ScorerLeague9/975%Manchester City rank 1 of 20 in scoring at home (2.78 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Manchester City score 2.78 goals/match at home (+97% above league average)
- Top Table FormLeague70%Manchester City are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Manchester City concede only 0.67 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- High xG PerformanceRecent17/17100%Manchester City create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
- High ScoringRecent17/17100%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent17/17100%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
Nottingham Forest(1 trends)
- Not WinH2H5/683%Nottingham Forest have not won in 5 of their last 6 Premier League matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Manchester City(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague6/967%Manchester City score well (2.78/match) but have strong defense at home (0.67 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 67% of matches
Nottingham Forest(1 trends)
- Weak AttackLeague7/978%Nottingham Forest struggle to score in away matches (0.67/match) - fail to score in 78% of matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Manchester City(5 trends)
- Good Goal RatioH2H5/683%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 5 of their last 6 Premier League matches
- League Top ScorerLeague9/975%Manchester City rank 1 of 20 in scoring at home (2.78 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Manchester City score 2.78 goals/match at home (+97% above league average)
- High ScoringRecent17/17100%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent17/17100%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
Nottingham Forest(1 trends)
- Weak AttackLeague7/978%Nottingham Forest struggle to score in away matches (0.67/match) - fail to score in 78% of matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Under 2.5 GoalsH2H4/666.7%Under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 6 H2H matches (66.7%%)
Teams average combined 2.8 goals per match
🛡️ Double Chance
Manchester City(4 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H6/6100%Manchester City are undefeated at half time in their last 6 6 matches
- UnbeatenH2H5/683%Manchester City are unbeaten in 5 of their last 6 Premier League matches
- Top Table FormLeague70%Manchester City are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Manchester City concede only 0.67 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
Nottingham Forest(1 trends)
- Not WinH2H5/683%Nottingham Forest have not won in 5 of their last 6 Premier League matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Manchester City(5 trends)
- League Top ScorerLeague9/975%Manchester City rank 1 of 20 in scoring at home (2.78 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Manchester City score 2.78 goals/match at home (+97% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Manchester City concede only 0.67 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Scored 1+Recent5/683%Manchester City scored 1+ goals in 5 of their last 6 Premier League matches
- First Half SpecialistsRecent5/683%Manchester City score in first half in 5 of their last 6 Premier League matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Manchester City(1 trends) — avg 1.4 (-27% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague17/1786%Manchester City average 1.6 cards/match in all matches (-14% below league avg 1.9)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 4.8 cards per match in their last 5 H2H matches
Both teams disciplined -
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Manchester City(1 trends) — avg 7.0 (+46% above league)
- Many CornersLeague9/985%Manchester City average 7.0 corners/match at home (+46% above league avg 4.8)
Nottingham Forest(2 trends) — avg 4.2 (-12% below league)
- Few CornersH2H4/580%Nottingham Forest win 4 or fewer corners in 4 of their last 5 Premier League matches
- Few CornersLeague9/977%Nottingham Forest average 4.2 corners/match in away matches (-12% below league avg 4.8)
Combined average: 11.2 corners/match (Manchester City 7.0 + Nottingham Forest 4.2)
+11 Streak trends are hidden
Upgrade to Premium to unlock all advanced streak trends and patterns
Unlock Streak Trends🎯 Betting Analysis
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
💡 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
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.26
Pressure
0.11
✈️ Nottingham Forest
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.09
Pressure
0.12
⏰ 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
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
13
Avg. Goals per Match
0.65
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
✈️ 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
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Manchester City - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
8
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
1
✈️ Nottingham Forest - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
1
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
2
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
6
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 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 +0.162
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.01
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.023
📝 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: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Nottingham Forest):
Momentum: Moderate - team shows stable play. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. 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 vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-head statistics for Wed 4 Mar, 2026 @ 15:00 Premier League
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
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
20%
2
80%
8
50%
5
50%
5
2.5
30%
3
70%
7
60%
6
40%
4
3.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Yes
50%
5
20%
2
No
50%
5
80%
8
1X2
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
1
80%
8
60%
6
X
0%
0
10%
1
2
20%
2
30%
3
Double Chance
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
12
100%
10
90%
9
1X
80%
8
70%
7
X2
20%
2
40%
4
Total Goals
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
0-1
0%
0
30%
3
2-3
70%
7
60%
6
4+
30%
3
10%
1
Total Corners
Manchester City
Under
Over
Nottingham Forest
Under
Over
7.5
70%
7
30%
3
80%
8
20%
2
8.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Yes
40%
4
50%
5
No
60%
6
50%
5
1X2 HT - FT
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
HT 1 - FT 1
80%
8
30%
3
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
10%
1
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
30%
3
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
xG
2.04
1.31
xGa
1.19
0.82
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Nottingham Forest
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
30%
3
70%
7
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Yes
20%
2
10%
1
No
80%
8
90%
9
1X2
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
1
80%
8
30%
3
X
10%
1
40%
4
2
10%
1
30%
3
Double Chance
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
12
90%
9
60%
6
1X
90%
9
70%
7
X2
20%
2
70%
7
Total Goals
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
0-1
30%
3
70%
7
2-3
60%
6
30%
3
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Yes
70%
7
60%
6
No
30%
3
40%
4
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Nottingham Forest
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Yes
40%
4
10%
1
No
60%
6
90%
9
1X2
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
1
50%
5
60%
6
X
10%
1
20%
2
2
40%
4
20%
2
Double Chance
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
12
90%
9
80%
8
1X
60%
6
80%
8
X2
50%
5
40%
4
Total Goals
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
0-1
50%
5
60%
6
2-3
40%
4
40%
4
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Yes
50%
5
70%
7
No
50%
5
30%
3
No predictions available for this match
No predictions available for this match
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Played:
6
Wins
4
4
Draws
1
1
Wins
1
1
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
14
2.3
Goals
0.3
2
2
0.3
Goals Conceded
2.3
14
7
1.2
Yellow Cards
2.7
16
1
0.2
Red Cards
0
4
0.7
Clean Sheets
0.2
1
41
6.8
Corners
2.7
16
40
6.7
Fouls
10.7
64
5
0.8
Offsides
2
12
89
14.8
Shots
9.5
57
34
5.7
Shots on Goal
2.3
14
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 8 | 17 | |||
| Wins | 8 | 4 | 12 | |||
| Draws | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2.8 | 25 | 2 | 16 | 2.4 | 41 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.7 | 6 | 1.3 | 10 | 0.9 | 16 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.3 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 1.6 | 28 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.6 | 5 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.5 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 63 | 3.6 | 29 | 5.4 | 92 |
| Fouls | 10.1 | 91 | 9 | 72 | 9.6 | 163 |
| Offsides | 0.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 11 | 1.1 | 18 |
| Shots | 15.6 | 140 | 11.6 | 93 | 13.7 | 233 |
| Shots on Goal | 6.6 | 59 | 3.9 | 31 | 5.3 | 90 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 8 | 9 | 17 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Losses | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.4 | 11 | 0.7 | 6 | 1 | 17 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.6 | 13 | 1.4 | 13 | 1.5 | 26 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.4 | 11 | 2.1 | 19 | 1.8 | 30 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.1 | 1 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.2 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 48 | 4.2 | 38 | 5.1 | 86 |
| Fouls | 11.4 | 91 | 10.7 | 96 | 11 | 187 |
| Offsides | 1.5 | 12 | 1.3 | 12 | 1.4 | 24 |
| Shots | 14.8 | 118 | 9.6 | 86 | 12 | 204 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.3 | 34 | 3.7 | 33 | 3.9 | 67 |
Reports: Liverpool and Man City Keeping a Close Eye on 'Exceptional' Bundesliga Star
Guardiola: "I’m confident in my ability to secure the Premier League title without arrogance"
Presenter Demands Accountability from Sunderland After Loss at Etihad -
Liverpool Targeting £40-50m "Top Player" While Barcelona Express Strong Interest
Gary Neville shares new Premier League title insight following Arsenal's defeat and Manchester City's victory on.
Man Utd Targets Astonishing £88m Double Signing in Premier League That Will Shock Man City and Tottenham
Premier League Odds: Manchester City Reduced to 13/10 for Title After Arsenal's Defeat to Villa
Manchester City Holds High Regard for Bundesliga Full-Back: How Will He Enhance Pep's Squad?
Aston Villa vs Arsenal live: Rice begins as injury-plagued Gunners aim to sustain lead in Premier League standings
Arsenal and Man City Compete for Bundesliga Star, Report Claims