4 March 2026 at 19:30

Stadium: Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

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Head-to-Head Record

Manchester City dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Manchester City5wins
2draws8 meetings
Nottingham Forest1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.9

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

38%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 72.5%Draw 20.0%Away 13.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.385.007.50
Max1.385.007.50
Over 2.5: 63.7%Under 2.5: 42.0%
Market favourite:Manchester City · Heavy favourite

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Manchester City (72%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Manchester CityHalf-time:10Nottingham Forest
21Shots9
7Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
04/03/26Manchester City2–2Nottingham Forest1.38/5.00/7.50
27/12/25Nottingham Forest1–2Manchester City5.13/4.43/1.60
08/03/25Nottingham Forest1–0Manchester City3.91/3.82/1.88
04/12/24Manchester City3–0Nottingham Forest1.36/5.05/8.59
28/04/24Nottingham Forest0–2Manchester City9.22/5.80/1.30
23/09/23Manchester City2–0Nottingham Forest1.13/8.18/15.30
18/02/23Nottingham Forest1–1Manchester City9.60/5.56/1.31
31/08/22Manchester City6–0Nottingham Forest1.07/12.81/29.69

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Manchester City

W 554D 225L 286
Over 2.555
Goals scored1927

Away Record: Nottingham Forest

W 95D 86L 121
Over 2.547
Goals scored365

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Manchester City and Nottingham Forest drew 2:2. The match was played in Premier League 2025. Goals were scored by A. Semenyo 31′, M. Gibbs-White 56′, Rodri 62′, E. Anderson 76′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Manchester City had 70% possession while Nottingham Forest held 30%. Manchester City had 21 shots (6 on target) compared to 9 (4 on target) for Nottingham Forest. Expected goals: Manchester City 2.27 — Nottingham Forest 0.97. Manchester City made 3 substitutions, Nottingham Forest made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest — 4 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
Kick Off
A. Semenyo

assist: R. Cherki

31′
Half Time
56′
M. Gibbs-White

assist: Igor Jesus

60′Murillo
Rodri

assist: R. Ait-Nouri

62′
63′
N. DominguezC. Hudson-Odoi
76′
E. Anderson

assist: C. Hudson-Odoi

P. FodenJ. Doku
77′
R. Ait-NouriA. Khusanov
77′
79′
Igor JesusT. Awoniyi
R. CherkiSavinho
82′
90+4′Matz Sels
90′
N. WilliamsMorato
90′
M. Gibbs-WhiteR. Yates
Full Time

Match Statistics

Manchester City had 70% possession against Nottingham Forest's 30%. Manchester City registered 21 shots (6 on target) while Nottingham Forest managed 9 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 6–1. Fouls committed: 10–6.

6Shots on Goal4
8Shots off Goal2
21Total Shots9
7Blocked Shots3
16Shots insidebox6
5Shots outsidebox3
10Fouls6
6Corner Kicks1
1Offsides3
70%Ball Possession30%
0Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
773Total passes326
713Passes accurate266
92%Passes %82%
2.27expected_goals0.97
0goals_prevented0

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Manchester City have recorded 6 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats. Nottingham Forest show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Nottingham Forest

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Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Results

Manchester City and Nottingham Forest have met 1 times — Manchester City won 1, Nottingham Forest won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Manchester City leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (2 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–2 in 2025.

1

Manchester City

0

Drawn

0

Nottingham Forest

Goals: 2Goals: 1

Recent Meetings (1)

27 Dec 2025Nottingham Forest1 – 2Manchester City
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026