Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United prediction and betting tips on February 28, 2024
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In another 1/8 finals match of the FA Cup, Manchester United will travel to face Nottingham Forest. The match will kick off at 20:45 Central European Time.
Nottingham Forest
The "Forest" managed to progress to the 1/8 finals by overcoming Blackpool (5:4 over two legs) and Bristol City (2:1 on aggregate). Currently, Nottingham is battling for survival in the Premier League, having accumulated 24 points after 26 matches. They sit just four points above the relegation zone. In their last five games, Nottingham Forest secured victory twice, suffered two defeats, and played to a draw once.
Manchester United
Under the stewardship of Erik ten Hag, the team progressed to the 1/8 finals by defeating Wigan 2:0 and Newport with a scoreline of 4:2. Additionally, Manchester United is contending for a spot in the UEFA Champions League. Presently, the "Red Devils" occupy the sixth position, amassing 44 points from 26 Premier League fixtures. They trail the fourth position by eight points. In their last five matches, they secured victory four times and suffered one defeat, notably falling to Fulham 1:2 in their recent fixture.
Interesting facts about the match and the head-to-head history
- In the current season, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United have already faced each other twice. In one instance, United emerged victorious with a 3:2 scoreline, while Nottingham secured a 2:1 win in the other encounter.
- Manchester United's seven-match unbeaten streak has come to an end.
- The ongoing streak of the "Red Devils" amounts to nine consecutive games without a win.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United prediction
Manchester United faces a resilient opponent away from home. However, considering Nottingham's struggle for survival, I am skeptical that they will prioritize the cup. I will place my bet on Manchester United's victory at odds of 2.1.
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