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Premier League 2026-2027 • Matchweek 17
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Manchester United
Manchester United
19th place
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VS
15:00
26 Dec 2026
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
18th place
Form
Old Trafford
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Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 26 December, 2026 9:00

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Premier League 2026-2027
• 15:00
Manchester United W 50%
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Nottingham Forest W 27%

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)

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Trends for Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Football 26 Dec, 2026 9:00

Team Form Comparison

Manchester United Home
Form Index 68
Goals 12:8
PPG 2.40
Nottingham Forest Away
Form Index 54
Goals 11:9
PPG 1.40
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4/5
Won
2/5
5/5
Scored
4/5
4/5
Scored 2+
3/5
0/5
Clean sheet
1/5
3/5
Conceded 2+
2/5
5/5
Over 2.5
4/5
5/5
BTTS
3/5

Manchester United

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Won 4/5
Scored 5/5
Scored 2+ 4/5
Clean sheet 0/5
Conceded 2+ 3/5
Over 2.5 5/5
BTTS 5/5

Nottingham Forest

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Won 2/5
Scored 4/5
Scored 2+ 3/5
Clean sheet 1/5
Conceded 2+ 2/5
Over 2.5 4/5
BTTS 3/5
Head-to-Head · Last 7
BTTS 5/7
Over 2.5 5/7
Manchester United unbeaten 2/2

ℹ️ No advanced patterns detected for this match.

Period Timing Analysis

Goal timing patterns across match periods for betting insights.

Manchester United Home
Nottingham Forest Away
Main Prediction by Periods
  • Second half: Manchester United is stronger (15 vs 9).
  • Final stage: Manchester United is stronger in the closing minutes (10 vs 7).

Recommendation: Main advantage is on the home team side. Consider match result and corresponding half markets.

Home Early Strength Weak 20 matches
Away Early Strength Weak 20 matches
Home Momentum -0.01 factor
Home Pressure 0.17 Away 0.14

Match Periods

Goals scored in sample Avg / match
5 0.25
Fast Start (0–15)
5 0.25
9 0.45
First Half (0–45)
9 0.45
15 0.75
Second Half (46–90)
9 0.45
10 0.50
Final Stage (76–90)
7 0.35

Fast start = 0–15 · First half ≈ early + half-time spurts · Second half ≈ restart + late surge · Final stage = 76–90.

Factor Breakdown

Momentum Away +0.181 Strong
Pressure Home +0.030 Weak
Timing Home +0.015 Weak
Defense Home +0.023 Weak

Momentum

Manchester United Metric Nottingham Forest
3 Positive Sequences 4
7 Comeback Goals 6
5 Negative Sequences 2
12 Killer Goals 7

Pressure

Manchester United Metric Nottingham Forest
5 Early Pressure 5
10 Late Pressure 7
0 Pressure Goals 0
0 Set Pieces 0

Timing Patterns

Manchester United Metric Nottingham Forest
5 Fast Starts 5
4 Half-time Spurts 4
5 Second Half Starts 2
10 Late Surges 7

Defense

Manchester United Metric Nottingham Forest
3 Early Conceded 4
6 Late Conceded 7
0 Set Piece Conceded 0
0 Pressure Conceded 0

Betting Recommendations

  • Second half winner: high probability of Manchester United winning the second half.
  • Late goals: Manchester United excels after the 75th minute.
  • Match outcome: Manchester United holds the overall timing advantage.

Summary

Manchester United

Momentum: weak — may lose concentration. Pressure: high — creates many dangerous moments. Defense: vulnerable early in matches.

Nottingham Forest

Momentum: strong — reacts well to match swings. Pressure: moderate — periodically threatens. Defense: vulnerable early in matches.

Final advice

Manchester United has a significant second-half and late-game edge. Look at second-half result, late goals, and home win markets.

Manchester United
Nottingham Forest

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-head statistics for Sat 26 Dec, 2026 @ 9:00 Premier League

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— 0-0-0 Win Rate — 0-0-0
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50 eScored Comparison Category scores Margin-weighted average per category, then averaged. Manchester United Nottingham Forest Attack 50 50 Defense 50 50 Control 50 50 Discipline 50 50 Average 50 50 50

Attack

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Goals
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Expected Goals
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Shots
0
0
Shots on Target
0
0
Corners
0

Defense

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Conceded
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Expected Goals Against
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0
Shots Allowed
0
0
Goal Difference
0
0%
Clean Sheets
0%

Possession & Passing

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Possession
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Pass Accuracy
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0
Passes
0
0
Accurate Passes
0

Discipline

0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Offsides
0

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Team comparison

Manchester United 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 United and away matches for Nottingham Forest

Number of goals
Manchester United
Under
Over
Nottingham Forest
Under
Over
0.5
20% 2
80% 8
10% 1
90% 9
1.5
40% 4
60% 6
60% 6
40% 4
2.5
60% 6
40% 4
70% 7
30% 3
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
80% 8
20% 2
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
90% 9
10% 1
Both teams to score
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
Yes
60% 6
60% 6
No
40% 4
40% 4
1X2
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
1
60% 6
50% 5
X
20% 2
30% 3
2
20% 2
20% 2
Double Chance
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
12
80% 8
70% 7
1X
80% 8
80% 8
X2
40% 4
50% 5
Total Goals
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
0-1
20% 2
20% 2
2-3
40% 4
30% 3
4+
40% 4
50% 5
Total Corners
Manchester United
Under
Over
Nottingham Forest
Under
Over
7.5
80% 8
20% 2
100% 10
0% 0
8.5
90% 9
10% 1
100% 10
0% 0
9.5
90% 9
10% 1
100% 10
0% 0
10.5
90% 9
10% 1
100% 10
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
Yes
30% 3
30% 3
No
70% 7
70% 7
1X2 HT - FT
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
HT 1 - FT 1
50% 5
30% 3
HT 1 - FT 2
0% 0
0% 0
HT 1 - FT X
0% 0
10% 1
HT 2 - FT 1
0% 0
10% 1
HT 2 - FT 2
20% 2
20% 2
HT 2 - FT X
0% 0
0% 0
HT X - FT 1
10% 1
10% 1
HT X - FT 2
0% 0
0% 0
HT X - FT X
20% 2
20% 2
xG(xGa)
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
xG
1.5
1.42
xGa
1.37
1.45
Number of goals
Manchester United
Under
Over
Nottingham Forest
Under
Over
0.5
50% 5
50% 5
50% 5
50% 5
1.5
70% 7
30% 3
80% 8
20% 2
2.5
100% 10
0% 0
90% 9
10% 1
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
90% 9
10% 1
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
Yes
0% 0
10% 1
No
100% 10
90% 9
1X2
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
1
50% 5
40% 4
X
30% 3
30% 3
2
20% 2
30% 3
Double Chance
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
12
70% 7
70% 7
1X
80% 8
70% 7
X2
50% 5
60% 6
Total Goals
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
0-1
50% 5
70% 7
2-3
50% 5
20% 2
4+
0% 0
10% 1
Clean Sheet
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
Yes
80% 8
60% 6
No
20% 2
40% 4
Number of goals
Manchester United
Under
Over
Nottingham Forest
Under
Over
0.5
40% 4
60% 6
40% 4
60% 6
1.5
70% 7
30% 3
80% 8
20% 2
2.5
90% 9
10% 1
90% 9
10% 1
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
90% 9
10% 1
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
Yes
40% 4
30% 3
No
60% 6
70% 7
1X2
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
1
30% 3
30% 3
X
50% 5
50% 5
2
20% 2
20% 2
Double Chance
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
12
50% 5
50% 5
1X
80% 8
80% 8
X2
70% 7
70% 7
Total Goals
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
0-1
60% 6
50% 5
2-3
10% 1
30% 3
4+
30% 3
20% 2
Clean Sheet
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
Yes
50% 5
50% 5
No
50% 5
50% 5
1.82 Expected goals 1.30
62% Ball Possession 38%
18 Total Shots 10
7 Shots on Goal 4
11 Shots Off Goal 6
6 Corners 4
2 Yellow Cards 2
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English Premier League 2025/26 Season Preview
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In this exciting Premier League 2026-2027 matchup, Manchester United will take on Nottingham Forest as part of the 2026-2027 season in Premier League. This match is part of Matchweek 17 and will take place on 2026-12-26 at 2026-12-26 in the famous Old Trafford. The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Manchester United, and the visiting side, Nottingham Forest. The scoreline predictions suggest . Kickoff Details: Date: 2026-12-26 Time: 15:00 Location: Old Trafford Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!

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