Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Best Bets and Predictions

Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United and Steve Cooper’s Nottingham Forest lock horns in the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final in midweek. After an easy win at the City Ground, United are the red-hot favorites to book their spot in this year’s final.

A draw or even a narrow defeat would be enough, but Man United will be looking for a win at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Read our Man U vs Nottingham betting preview for the best Carabao Cup odds and picks.

Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest Information

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Location of the game:Old Trafford. Manchester, England.

Date: Wednesday, February 1. 3:00 PM.

How to watch:ESPN+

Last Game Records

Man United and Nottingham Forest have met twice already this season, with the Red Devils securing back-to-back 3-0 wins. In the Premier League back in December, United eased to victory at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils were also too strong for Nottingham Forest in the first leg of this Carabao Cup semi. Goals from Marcus Rashford, Wout Weghorst, and Bruno Fernandes did the damage at the City Ground.

Man United have a great recent record over the Reds, winning the last eight meetings, including an 8-1 league victory at the City Ground back in February 1999.

Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest Analysis

Manchester United

Man United are enjoying a fine season under new boss Ten Hag. The Dutchman’s reign at Old Trafford got off to the worst possible start, as United started with embarrassing defeats to Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford. Since then, though, they have suffered just four defeats in all competitions.

Man United are battling away in the Premier League as they hunt down a UEFA Champions League spot. Despite losing to Arsenal in the last one and taking just one point from their last two, Ten Hag’s boys are in a great position to finish in the top four.

The Manchester giants sit fourth at present, collecting a more than respectable 39 points from 20 games. They are three points above fifth-place Tottenham Hotspur, who have played a game more. Overall, United have won 12, drawn three, and lost five, making the latest Manchester United standings good reading for their supporters.

On their way to the last four of the Carabao Cup, Man United have seen off Aston Villa, Burnley, and Charlton Athletic. With many big names eliminated, Ten Hag’s troops are many people’s Carabao Cup picks to lift the trophy.  

Nottingham Forest

Premier League survival is Nottingham Forest’s ultimate ambition this season. After an upswing in fortunes, the Reds have shot up to 13th in the current standings. The Nottingham Forest games in the league are all huge from now until the end of the campaign.

Forest are still in the relegation scrap, as they are just four points above 18th. However, Cooper’s boys have been in decent form in the Premier League of late, winning three, drawing three, and losing just one of their last seven.

Although it looks to be coming to an end at the semi-final hurdle, Forest have had a good run in the EFL Cup this season. They have seen off fellow Premier League sides Tottenham and Wolverhampton Wanderers as well as EFL Championship high flyers Blackburn Rovers.

They struggled to contain Man United in the reverse match, but Forest have nothing to lose in the second leg at Old Trafford. Below you will find the latest Man U vs Nottingham betting odds along with our predictions and picks.

Odds Breakdown

1×2 Odds

Manchester United: -250

Nottingham Forest: +700

Draw: +375

Asian Handicap Odds

Manchester United +0: -667

Nottingham Forest -0: +525

Over/Under Odds

Over 2.5 Goals: -133

Under 2.5 Goals: +105

Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest Betting Pick and Prediction

Man United’s record over Nottingham Forest in recent years has been outstanding. This season alone, the Red Devils have scored six and conceded none across the two meetings.

Forest will no doubt enjoy the occasion and try to win on the night, but we can see the hosts being too strong for last season’s EFL Championship play-off winners. Have a punt on Man United to win to nil again at +125.

Ten Hag’s troops were 2-0 up at the break in the first leg and won the second half by a goal to nil. When making your Man U vs Nottingham betting picks, you can get +240 for Man United to win both halves of this one.

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