Manchester City aim to end losing streak: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City prediction
On November 7, Nottingham Forest will host Manchester City at “The City Ground” in the tenth round of the English Premier League. The hosts sit 19th, second from bottom, with just six points from nine matches. The visitors are second, but consecutive league defeats have cost them top spot. Both teams need a win, but they are pursuing entirely different objectives in the table.
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Nottingham Forest: finishing problems and a fight for survival
Oliver Glasner’s team have made a disastrous start to the season, recording just one win, three draws and five defeats. Nottingham have collected only one point from their last five league games, while their previous match ended in a 0-2 defeat to Brentford. Their main problem is finishing: the hosts have scored just six goals in nine matches despite averaging 16.9 shots per game. At home on “The City Ground”, the team are yet to win a match or score a single goal.
Nicolas Dominguez and Igor Jesus are doubts ahead of the game, while Nicolo Savona continues to recover from a knee injury. Liam Delap has failed to score in his last five matches and could make way in attack for Chris Wood. James McAtee is expected to feature in midfield, while Daniel Munoz and Ousmane Diomande are contenders to return to the defence.
Manchester City: two Premier League defeats and a return to confidence
Enzo Maresca’s side surrendered top spot after defeats to Aston Villa (1-2) and Brighton (0-1). The latest loss ended a run of 24 consecutive Premier League matches in which City had scored. Despite registering 21 shots and enjoying the majority of possession, the visitors were unable to convert their chances. However, they bounced back in the Champions League by beating RB Leipzig 3-2. Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in the 78th minute.
Maresca is unlikely to make major changes after the European victory. Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol are in contention to return to the starting defence, while Enzo Fernandez could partner Elliot Anderson in central midfield. Haaland is expected to lead the line, supported by Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku and Iliman Ndiaye. At the same time, the visitors’ defence remains vulnerable: City have conceded 14 goals in their last seven matches in all competitions.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Nottingham Forest have failed to score in any of their five home matches in the current league campaign
- Manchester City have lost their last two Premier League matches
- The teams’ most recent meeting, in March 2026, ended in a 2-2 draw
Can Manchester City return to winning ways: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City prediction
Nottingham are going through a serious crisis, particularly in attack. The team regularly create chances but are barely able to convert them. At the same time, Manchester City’s defence is far from flawless, meaning the hosts could take advantage of their opponents’ mistakes.
The visitors look stronger thanks to the quality of their squad and their successful Champions League campaign. Haaland and his teammates should have enough opportunities to find the net, although an easy victory should not be expected. Most likely, superior finishing will allow the Citizens to secure the desired result.
