Manchester United F.C. vs Nottingham Forest F.C. Prediction, H2H & Stats
English Premier LeagueSat, 26 Dec 2026 15:00 GMTStatus: scheduled
Tofiko prediction
Model backs Manchester United F.C.57%
- Manchester United F.C. 57%
- Draw 27%
- Nottingham Forest F.C. 16%
Model families: agree (goals models + Elo)
Analysis
Both model families pick Manchester United F.C., rating it at 56.9%. That figure comes from league-wide form and scoring, not from anything specific to this fixture — a consensus worth weighing, not a certainty.
The two have met 8 times, and Manchester United F.C. won 1 of 8, with 1 drawn. Across 8 meetings the pattern is worth noting, though the forecast is built on league-wide form rather than this pairing alone.
This forecast doesn't account for line-ups, injuries or suspensions. It's a statistical read of form, scoring and league strength.
What to keep in mind
- Nottingham Forest F.C.'s games are very high-scoring at 4.0 goals — more goals means more variance and less predictability.
- Line-ups are confirmed around an hour before kick-off and aren't reflected here.
Recent form
Manchester United F.C.: WWLWW
Nottingham Forest F.C.: LWDLW
Head-to-head
- 8Games
- 3.50Avg goals
- 63%Both scored
- 75%Over 2.5
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-17 | Manchester United F.C. vs Nottingham Forest F.C. | 3–2 |
| 2025-11-01 | Nottingham Forest F.C. vs Manchester United F.C. | 2–2 |
| 2025-04-01 | Nottingham Forest F.C. vs Manchester United F.C. | 1–0 |
| 2024-12-07 | Manchester United F.C. vs Nottingham Forest F.C. | 2–3 |
| 2023-12-30 | Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United | 2–1 |
| 2023-08-26 | Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest | 3–2 |
| 2023-04-16 | Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United | 0–2 |
| 2022-12-27 | Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest | 3–0 |
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FAQ
- Who will win Manchester United F.C. vs Nottingham Forest F.C.?
- Tofiko's model favours Manchester United F.C. (57% probability), with both model families in agreement.
- What time does Manchester United F.C. vs Nottingham Forest F.C. kick off?
- Sat, 26 Dec 2026 15:00 GMT — English Premier League.
- What is the Manchester United F.C. vs Nottingham Forest F.C. head-to-head record?
- In their last 8 meetings: 5 home wins, 1 draws, 2 away wins, averaging 3.50 goals per game.