Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest — Premier League 2026/27 Prediction
Manchester City to win
Probabilities are for 90 minutes only — extra time and penalties are not modelled.
Manchester City enter this fixture with a perfect home record this season (100% win rate, 2.00 goals scored per game) and momentum from their 2-1 victory over Bournemouth, while Nottingham Forest arrive wounded after a home defeat to Leeds United that exposed their offensive limitations.
at 90 minutes · Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
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Man City v Forest by the numbers
League figures from the Premier League 2026/27.
Every result, with the actual scorelines
Man City
- W28 Aug 2026at Crystal Palace4–1
- W23 Aug 2026vs Bournemouth2–1
2W 0D 0L over 2 matches · 6 scored, 2 conceded · 0 clean sheets
Premier League 2026/27
Forest
- D29 Aug 2026at Liverpool2–2
- L22 Aug 2026vs Leeds United0–1
0W 1D 1L over 2 matches · 2 scored, 3 conceded · 0 clean sheets
Premier League 2026/27
Last 5 meetings
Man City 3 · 1 drawn · Forest 1
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2026 | Man City | 2–2 | Forest |
| 27 Dec 2025 | Forest | 1–2 | Man City |
| 27 Apr 2025 | Forest | 0–2 | Man City |
| 8 Mar 2025 | Forest | 1–0 | Man City |
| 4 Dec 2024 | Man City | 3–0 | Forest |
Why the AI is confident
A look at the 68% call — every factor is grounded in the data behind the prediction.
Manchester City rating 1.4 vs Nottingham Forest 0.8 across the last 5 matches.
Manchester City play at home, historically worth a measurable edge on results.
Beyond the headline prediction
Secondary AI reads on how the 90 minutes could unfold.
Projected 3-1 implies goals at both ends.
Prediction advantage suggests Manchester City dictate the tempo.
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FAQManchester City vs Nottingham Forest prediction
Manchester City enter this fixture with a perfect home record this season (100% win rate, 2.00 goals scored per game) and momentum from their 2-1 victory over Bournemouth, while Nottingham Forest arrive wounded after a home defeat to Leeds United that exposed their offensive limitations.
Who will win Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest?
FootyPulse's AI predicts Manchester City to win with a 68% probability.
When is Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest?
Kick-off: Saturday, 16 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC at Etihad Stadium.
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Manchester City favoured
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