17/2 Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Bet Builder Tips, Prediction
Manchester City are in first place in the Premier League and are once again the bookmakers’ favourite to win the Premier League. City are now 4/7 to win the Premier League after their 3-1 win over Arsenal on Wednesday night.
On Saturday, the Sky Blues will travel to Nottingham Forest to face off with the Reds at the City Ground. Manchester City cannot take Forest lightly, as the Reds play well at home. Five of Forest’s six wins this season in the league came at home.
Nottingham Forest go into the game in 14th place in the Premier League standings and just six points above the relegation zone. Steve Cooper’s team is unbeaten in five of their last six league games but did suffer a 2-0 loss at Fulham last time out.
Sportsbooks’ best betting odds on Nottingham Forest winning at full-time are 8/1. Manchester City are at odds of 3/10 to win, while a draw is at the best betting odds of 19/4. Let’s explore some ideas for a bet builder for the Premier League fixture.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Bet Builder
Full-time result: Manchester City to win – Bet now
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Manchester City are heavy favourite to win at the City Ground against Nottingham Forest. The Cityzens are on a tear in the league and go to Nottingham on the back of two straight wins. A 3-1 win over Aston Villa was followed by a 3-1 win versus Arsenal in a top-of-the-table clash in midweek.
Nottingham Forest were playing strongly in the Premier League until facing Fulham last weekend at Craven Cottage. The Reds lost 2-0 keeping them in the lower part of the table and fighting for Premier League survival.
Forest are a stronger home team than they are away from the City Ground. The Reds won at home against Liverpool and drew with Chelsea. However, Man City are a different animal and have posted 20 points from 33 points on offer away from home. Our betting tips prediction is for Manchester City to win and do it with ease at Forest.
Total goals: Over 3.5 goals
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Manchester City saw their last two games in the league finish with over 3.5 goals. The Cityzens looked ruthless in both games. Since the announcement of the club being under investigation for various financial issues, City have played some of their best football of the season.
Nottingham Forest conceded six goals to Man City earlier this season at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland scored a first-half hat-trick and Julian Alvarez scored twice for City. Three of City’s last five games in the league finished with over 3.5 goals.
Nottingham Forest have allowed 37 goals in 22 matches. Manchester City have tallied the most goals in the league this season with 59. Our betting tips prediction is for Saturday’s match to be a goal-fest like City’s 6-0 win earlier this season.
Erling Haaland to score two or more goals
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Erling Haaland scored three goals against Nottingham Forest earlier this season, as Manchester City won 6-0 at home. Haaland now has 26 league goals in 22 league matches this term. Haaland bagged a goal versus Arsenal in midweek to help the Cityzens back into first place.
Haaland has now scored 44% of City’s goals this season. He could ravage the Nottingham Forest defence this weekend. Forest’s defence has improved but has still conceded 37 goals this term. Nottingham Forest concede a match average of 1.68 goals per game in the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola could rest Haaland due to City playing in the Champions League next week. However, Guardiola smells blood in the water and City could go three points clear of Arsenal this weekend. The manager should start Haaland in the attack. Our betting tips prediction is to select Haaland to score two or more goals, just like he did earlier this season.
Manchester City to score in both halves
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Two of City’s last four Premier League games finished with the team scoring in both halves. In midweek, Man City scored in both halves versus Arsenal, as they never trailed.
The reverse fixture between these teams saw City score in both halves. Haaland’s first-half hat-trick was followed by three goals in the second half, as Joao Cancelo scored one and Julian Alvarez scored twice.
Sixteen of the 34 games played by Manchester City this season finished with them scoring in both halves. Our betting tips prediction is for Manchester City to score in both halves versus Forest. Nottingham Forest conceded goals in two of their last four games in all competitions.
Although Forest look like they are in good form in the league, a deeper look shows their lack of form in all competitions. Forest have lost three of their last four matches in all tournaments.
Kevin De Bruyne to score anytime
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You may not want to add a fifth selection to your bet builder. Your odds will be strong with just four selections. If you want to grow your odds, however, then consider a fifth selection.
Our tip for a fifth selection is to add Kevin De Bruyne to score anytime. Yes, we have already suggested Erling Haaland to score two or more goals. De Bruyne could get on the scoresheet as well, just as the dangerous duo did in midweek against Arsenal.
De Bruyne scored Man City’s opening goal versus Arsenal in midweek. It was just his fourth goal this season in 22 games. De Bruyne should start even with Man City preparing for a midweek Champions League fixture versus RB Leipzig next week. The midfield could get on the scoresheet once more.
