Nottingham Forest VS Manchester United - Prediction

Manchester United are ready to play their final game of the year when they travel to City Ground to play against Nottingham Forest tonight. Although Manchester United are having a very difficult season, they made an unbelievable comeback in their last match against Aston Villa to regain the motivation. Despite conceding two goals in the first half, the Red Devils returned three goals in the second half to secure three points against the flying Aston Villa. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, are also having a tough season. But they smashed Newcastle United away from home in their last game, which can be a massive boost for them ahead of their home game tonight.

Stats&Facts

• Manchester United have won all their last 11 matches against Nottingham Forest across all competitions- their second-highest winning run after against Aston Villa.
• Nottingham Forest are winless against Manchester United for the last 27 years. Their last win over the Red Devils came in 1994 at Old Trafford. However, Their last home win against Manchester United was in 1992.
• Nottingham Forest's final game of the year in 2022 was also against Man United, where they lost to the Red Devils by 3-0. In fact, the Forest won only one of their last nine final games of the year in the English Premier League.
• Meanwhile, Manchester United haven't lost any of their last eleven final games of a calendar year.

Team News

Nottingham Forest will miss the service of Taiwo Awoniyi, Felipe, and Serge Aurier due to injuries. However, Ibrahim Sangare is unavailable due to a suspension, but Willy Boly is back again after a one-game ban. As for Manchester United, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Amad Diallo, and Victor Lindelof still remain injured. But Erik Ten Hag hopes to get all of them back in the middle of January. “I think in mid-January, we expect many players back, ” Erik said in the press conference. However, Erik Ten Hag is likely to play with the same squad that played against Aston Villa. Possible Lineup for Nottingham Forest: Turner; Williams, Boly, Murillo, Toffolo; Mangala, Danilo; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood Possible Lineup for Manchester United: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Evans, Reguilon; Mainoo, McTominay; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund

Prediction: Forest 1-2 Man United

The defense has been a massive concern for Man United. They conceded two goals within a few minutes against Aston Villa, although they recovered. But it is always a difficult thing to overcome if a team concede first. Therefore, Man United have to maintain a solid defense to get three points against Nottingham Forest. The win over Aston Villa can play a vital role for Man United. Alejandro Garnacho has been very effective in attack, while Rashford and Rasmus Holjund also had a great impact against Villa. Therefore, we expect Man United should win tonight against the Forest.

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