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Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Wednesday, 4 March, 2026 14:00
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Prediction League
14
Played
10
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.4
(33 total)
xG
1.90
(26.7 total)
Shots per Match
16.6
(233 total)
Shots on Target
6.6
(40% acc)
Corners
7.1
(99 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.8
per match
xGa
0.90
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(43%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
9
(126 total)
Offsides
1.1
(15 total)
13
Played
7
Wins
3
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.8
(24 total)
xG
1.60
(21.3 total)
Shots per Match
12.4
(161 total)
Shots on Target
4.6
(37% acc)
Corners
3.6
(47 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(38%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.2
(133 total)
Offsides
1.2
(15 total)
27
Played
17
Wins
5
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.1
(57 total)
xG
1.80
(48.1 total)
Shots per Match
14.6
(394 total)
Shots on Target
5.7
(39% acc)
Corners
5.4
(146 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.9
per match
xGa
1.00
per match
Clean Sheets
11
(41%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
9.6
(259 total)
Offsides
1.1
(30 total)
13
Played
5
Wins
1
Draws
7
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5
(19 total)
xG
1.70
(21.6 total)
Shots per Match
15.1
(196 total)
Shots on Target
4.8
(32% acc)
Corners
6.2
(81 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(23%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.7
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
11.4
(148 total)
Offsides
1.2
(16 total)
14
Played
4
Wins
4
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.9
(13 total)
xG
1.00
(14.1 total)
Shots per Match
10.8
(151 total)
Shots on Target
4.3
(40% acc)
Corners
4.2
(59 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(21%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
11.9
(166 total)
Offsides
1.4
(19 total)
27
Played
9
Wins
5
Draws
13
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(32 total)
xG
1.30
(35.7 total)
Shots per Match
12.9
(347 total)
Shots on Target
4.6
(35% acc)
Corners
5.2
(140 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(22%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
11.6
(314 total)
Offsides
1.3
(35 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: 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 14:00
🤖 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
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Second Half Surge
Manchester City score in 2nd half 100% of matches — expect late goals
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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 1.6 (-16% 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)
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Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Nottingham Forest is stronger in the second half (13 vs 9).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
💡 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
0.14
Pressure
0.05
✈️ Nottingham Forest
Early Strength
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.14
Pressure
0.07
⏰ 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
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
✈️ 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
13
Avg. Goals per Match
0.65
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Manchester City - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
5
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
3
✈️ Nottingham Forest - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
3
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
7
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
9
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Nottingham Forest shows superior performance after the break (13 vs 9 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Nottingham Forest winning the second half
- 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 +0.003
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.025
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.005 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.03
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Manchester City):
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.
✈️ 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 vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-head statistics for Wed 4 Mar, 2026 @ 14:00 Premier League
Premier League 2025-2026 – Regular Season
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
15
4
2
40
14
26
49
2
13
4
4
45
19
26
43
3
13
4
4
33
24
9
43
16
5
7
9
29
37
-8
22
17
6
3
12
21
34
-13
21
18
3
5
13
22
43
-21
14
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)
Last 6 Matches
Manchester City
VS
Nottingham Forest
3/6 (50%)
Victories
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Defeats
4/6 (67%)
2.00
PPG
1.00
1.67
Avg Goals Scored
1.17
0.50
Avg Goals Conceded
1.50
50%
BTTS %
50%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
17%
1.73
Avg xG
1.18
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
30%
3
70%
7
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
50%
5
50%
5
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
60%
6
40%
4
No
40%
4
60%
6
1X2
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
1
70%
7
40%
4
X
30%
3
0%
0
2
0%
0
60%
6
Double Chance
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
12
70%
7
100%
10
1X
100%
10
40%
4
X2
30%
3
60%
6
Total Goals
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
0-1
10%
1
20%
2
2-3
70%
7
70%
7
4+
20%
2
10%
1
Total Corners
Manchester City
Under
Over
Nottingham Forest
Under
Over
7.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
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
20%
2
No
60%
6
80%
8
1X2 HT - FT
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
HT 1 - FT 1
60%
6
10%
1
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
20%
2
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 2
0%
0
50%
5
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
20%
2
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
xG(xGa)
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
xG
2.05
1.04
xGa
1.13
1.12
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Nottingham Forest
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
90%
9
10%
1
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
100%
10
0%
0
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
0%
0
No
80%
8
100%
10
1X2
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
1
80%
8
10%
1
X
20%
2
30%
3
2
0%
0
60%
6
Double Chance
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
12
80%
8
70%
7
1X
100%
10
40%
4
X2
20%
2
90%
9
Total Goals
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
0-1
50%
5
90%
9
2-3
40%
4
10%
1
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Yes
80%
8
40%
4
No
20%
2
60%
6
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Nottingham Forest
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
70%
7
30%
3
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
30%
3
30%
3
No
70%
7
70%
7
1X2
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
1
40%
4
40%
4
X
20%
2
10%
1
2
40%
4
50%
5
Double Chance
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
12
80%
8
90%
9
1X
60%
6
50%
5
X2
60%
6
60%
6
Total Goals
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
0-1
60%
6
50%
5
2-3
30%
3
50%
5
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Yes
50%
5
40%
4
No
50%
5
60%
6
2.08
xG
0.51
65%
Ball Possession
35%
16
Total Shots
9
6
Shots on Goal
4
10
Shots Off Goal
5
7
Corners
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
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