Manchester City F.C. vs Nottingham Forest F.C. Prediction, H2H & Form
English Premier LeagueSat, 16 Jan 2027 15:00 GMTStatus: scheduled
Tofiko prediction
Our pick
Manchester City F.C. to win74%
1X2: model backs Manchester City F.C. at 74%.
- Manchester City F.C.
- Draw
- Nottingham Forest F.C.
Model families: agree (goals models + Elo)
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Model probabilities for Double Chance and Over/Under 2.5; both-teams-to-score from the record and the bookmakers' price. Free, no account.
Double Chance
- Manchester City F.C. or draw91%
- Draw or Nottingham Forest F.C.26%
- Manchester City F.C. or Nottingham Forest F.C.83%
Over/Under 2.5 goals
- Over 2.564%
- Under 2.536%
Both teams to score
- Manchester City F.C., last 10 home games6 of 10
- Nottingham Forest F.C., last 10 away games7 of 10
- League rate, last 12 months (370 games)56%
Our own BTTS number is not shown yet: it has not passed our accuracy check.
Analysis
Both model families pick Manchester City F.C., rating it at 73.8% — a consensus worth weighing, not a certainty.
The two have met 8 times, and Manchester City F.C. won 2 of 8, with 2 drawn. Across 8 meetings the pattern is worth noting, though the forecast doesn't lean on it.
Recent form
As of 14 Oct 2026. Kickoff is still 95 days away, so these are today's results, not the form either side will carry into this match.
Manchester City F.C.: WWWWW
Nottingham Forest F.C.: LLWDD
Head-to-head
As of 14 Oct 2026. Kickoff is still 95 days away, so these are the meetings played so far, and the two may meet again before it.
- 8Games
- 2.88Avg goals
- 38%Both scored
- 50%Over 2.5
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Manchester City F.C. vs Nottingham Forest F.C. | 2–2 |
| 2025-12-27 | Nottingham Forest F.C. vs Manchester City F.C. | 1–2 |
| 2025-03-08 | Nottingham Forest F.C. vs Manchester City F.C. | 1–0 |
| 2024-12-04 | Manchester City F.C. vs Nottingham Forest F.C. | 3–0 |
| 2024-04-28 | Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City | 0–2 |
| 2023-09-23 | Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest | 2–0 |
| 2023-02-18 | Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City | 1–1 |
| 2022-08-31 | Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest | 6–0 |
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FAQ
- Who will win Manchester City F.C. vs Nottingham Forest F.C.?
- Tofiko's model favours Manchester City F.C. (74% probability), with both model families in agreement.
- What time does Manchester City F.C. vs Nottingham Forest F.C. kick off?
- Sat, 16 Jan 2027 15:00 GMT — English Premier League.
- What is the Manchester City F.C. vs Nottingham Forest F.C. head-to-head record?
- In their last 8 meetings: 4 home wins, 2 draws, 2 away wins, averaging 2.88 goals per game.