Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
On April 1, 2025, the 30th round of the English Premier League will feature a match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United. The game will take place on Tuesday, with kickoff scheduled for 9:00 PM Central European Time. Let's take a look at a bet on the match's scoring potential.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest continues to surprise this season, firmly establishing themselves in third place in the Premier League after 29 rounds. The team has amassed 54 points, with 16 wins, 6 draws, and only 7 losses, making them a serious contender for European competition.
The Foresters are especially strong at home, winning 8 matches, drawing 4, and losing only twice. The atmosphere at City Ground creates significant pressure on opponents, and confident home performances are a key factor in the team's success.
In the previous round, Nottingham secured a spectacular away victory, defeating Ipswich Town 4-2.
In addition to their league success, Forest continues to compete in the FA Cup. The team reached the semifinals by defeating Brighton in a penalty shootout.
Manchester United
This season has been challenging for Manchester United, and the team finds itself in an uncharacteristic 13th place in the Premier League table. After 29 rounds, the Red Devils have 37 points from 10 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses.
Their away form is particularly concerning — only 4 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses. However, in recent matches, United shows signs of improvement. They are unbeaten in four consecutive Premier League rounds and convincingly defeated Leicester City 3-0 in their last match.
In addition to their league performance, Manchester United continues their campaign in the Europa League. In the Round of 16, they overcame a tough opponent in Spanish side Real Sociedad, securing a place in the quarterfinals against French team Lyon.
Interesting facts and head-to-head encounters
- Manchester United have not lost in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Both teams have scored in 6 of Manchester's last 7 games.
- Nottingham Forest is unbeaten in their last 5 matches.
- Manchester United has won 3 of the last 4 away head-to-head meetings.
- Fewer than 2.5 goals have been scored in 6 of Nottingham's last 8 home matches.
Key player
Bruno Fernandes is a player to watch. He has been a leader for Manchester United for several seasons. In 28 league games this season, he has scored 8 goals and provided 9 assists.
Probable lineups
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Anderson, Dominguez, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Jota.
Manchester United: Onana, Mazraoui, de Ligt, Dorgu, Dalot, Eriksen, Casemiro, Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Zirkzee, Højlund
Match prediction Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Nottingham Forest is considered the favorite for the upcoming match. The team holds a higher position in the table and plays confidently at home. Despite Manchester United's decent form in recent matches, they struggle in away games, which could be a determining factor. Nottingham's consistency and home support provide the hosts with an additional advantage. I expect a low-scoring game, as Forest might experience fatigue following a tense FA Cup match. The team could focus on a cautious approach to secure crucial points in the battle for European competition spots. My bet is on under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.89.
