Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest — Premier League 2026/27 Prediction
Manchester United to win
Probabilities are for 90 minutes only — extra time and penalties are not modelled.
Both sides enter in crisis form after opening-day defeats — Manchester United fell 2-0 at Hull City while Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 at home to Leeds United, meaning neither team has registered a point this season.
at 90 minutes · Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
Updated 8 days ago · FootyPulse AI
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Man United v Forest by the numbers
League figures from the Premier League 2026/27.
Every result, with the actual scorelines
Man United
- W30 Aug 2026vs Ipswich Town5–2
- L22 Aug 2026at Hull City0–2
1W 0D 1L over 2 matches · 5 scored, 4 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 United 2 · 1 drawn · Forest 2
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2026 | Man United | 3–2 | Forest |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Forest | 2–2 | Man United |
| 1 Apr 2025 | Forest | 1–0 | Man United |
| 7 Dec 2024 | Man United | 2–3 | Forest |
| 28 Feb 2024 | Forest | 0–1 | Man United |
Why the AI is confident
A look at the 48% call — every factor is grounded in the data behind the prediction.
Manchester United rating 0.8 vs Nottingham Forest 0.8 across the last 5 matches.
Manchester United 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 2-1 implies goals at both ends.
Prediction advantage suggests Manchester United dictate the tempo.
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FAQManchester United vs Nottingham Forest prediction
Both sides enter in crisis form after opening-day defeats — Manchester United fell 2-0 at Hull City while Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 at home to Leeds United, meaning neither team has registered a point this season.
Who will win Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?
FootyPulse's AI predicts Manchester United to win with a 48% probability.
When is Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?
Kick-off: Saturday, 26 December 2026 at 15:00 UTC at Old Trafford.
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Manchester United favoured
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