Turning their attention back to Premier League action on Saturday evening, Manchester City will travel to the City Ground when they meet Nottingham Forest.
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Ahead of Saturday's showdown from the City Ground, you can find all of the key Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City H2H stats here.
Verdict: Erling Haaland over 1.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 11/10
Bookmaker:Â BetUS
Nottingham Forest
Starting with the hosts, while there might have been plenty of excitement around the City Ground following Oliver Glasner's shock arrival over the summer, Nottingham Forest have drastically failed to find their feet under the ex-Crystal Palace boss. Last seen putting in another concerning display as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat away at Brentford, the Austrian tactician already finds the pressure on his shoulders at a boiling point. Opening this weekend's fixtures sat in the relegation zone and rightfully coming under a huge amount of scrutiny, Nottingham Forest are bracing themselves for another heavyweight challenge on Saturday evening. Marking their return from September's extended international break with a 3-1 drumming at Selhurst Park, Glasner's struggling squad have registered just a sole point from any of their previous five consecutive Premier League appearances.
Nottingham Forest Team News
In what could be a real double injury boost for Nottingham Forest this weekend, Glasner's side are hopeful that both Nicolas Dominguez and Brazilian marksman Igor Jesus could make their respective returns at the City Ground. However, former Juventus defender Nicolo Savona remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee issue.
Veteran striker Chris Wood could be handed a maiden Premier League start of the season on Saturday evening. Despite notching just a sole top-flight strike since opening up the 2026/27 campaign, England international Morgan Gibbs-White will lead Forest out here.
Manchester City
As for the visitors, while Manchester City might have sacrificed their spot at the top of the Premier League table, Enzo Maresca's men did claim a much-welcomed European boost in midweek. Dragging themselves to a thrilling 3-2 victory away at German outfit RB Leipzig, the Sky Blues will be looking to get their domestic charge back on track. Now sat three points adrift of reigning Premier League champions Arsenal, the former Chelsea boss will certainly be smelling a golden opportunity on Saturday evening. Landing a 2-1 win when they last travelled to the City Ground for a top-flight showdown back in December 2025, Man City will now be searching for some much-welcomed defensive grit. Including their shock 1-0 loss at home against a high-flying Brighton last weekend, Maresca's superstar squad have failed to muster a single clean sheet from any of their previous seven consecutive appearances across all competitions.
Manchester City Team News
Sustaining a knee injury last month, Manchester City have confirmed that former Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo will miss the next couple of months. However, aside from the Ghana international, Maresca's camp have reported a clean bill of health ahead of Saturday's trip to Nottingham.
Once again finding the net away in Germany on Wednesday night and already notching nine goals in as many Premier League appearances so far this season, attacking talisman Erling Haaland will spearhead City's charge. Portuguese international Ruben Dias should be handed an immediate full recall at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Key Factors to Consider
- When Manchester City last travelled to the City Ground for a Premier League showdown back in December 2025, Saturday's guests claimed a 2-1 victory.
- The Sky Blues have failed to muster a single clean sheet from any of their previous seven straight appearances across all competitions.
- Nottingham Forest have collected just one-point from any of their last five straight Premier League matchups.
- Likewise, Forest have failed to win any of their first five appearances at the City Ground across all competitions so far this season (four defeats, one draw).
- Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland has registered nine goals in as many Premier League appearances so far this season.
Conclusion
Claiming a much-welcomed Champions League boost on Wednesday night as they clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory away at RB Leipzig, Manchester City will now be desperate to get their domestic charge back on track. Landing a 2-1 win when they last travelled to the City Ground 11 months ago, Maresca's men will be looking to exploit a Nottingham Forest squad who find themselves at the heart of a public nightmare. Failing to win any of their first five showdowns in front of their own supporters (four defeats, one draw), City should be smelling a golden opportunity this weekend.
Verdict: Erling Haaland over 1.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 11/10
Bookmaker:Â BetUS
