The duel between the two top four clubs will take place at the City Ground, Saturday (8/3). Nottingham Forest who are in third place in the Premier League standings will host fourth-placed Manchester City.
This season, Nottingham Forest surprised everyone by shooting into the top four after struggling to avoid relegation last season.
But since a stunning 7-0 win over Brighton in early February, Forest's form has dipped, picking up just one point in their last three Premier League games.
Forest are currently in third place, but they are only one point behind City who are one place below them. In addition, Forest also have the potential to be dropped out of the top four given the close distance to their rivals below them, such as Chelsea and Newcastle United.
But to be able to win against City is not an easy task. Especially since Forest have never won in their last nine meetings against City in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, City come into the game high on confidence after winning their last two games. The Citizens are also looking to secure a second win over Nottingham Forest this season, having won the first meeting at the Etihad Stadium 3-0.
Statistically, City have a good head-to-head record against Forest. They have won the last three Premier League meetings by an aggregate of 7-0.
Team News
For this match, Nottingham Forest only has one player absent, Carlos Miguel who is injured. Therefore, Matz Sels will still be trusted as the main goalkeeper.
Elliot Anderson could return and will partner Danilo, Nicolas Dominguez or Ryan Yates.
In the Manchester City camp, they will definitely not be strengthened by Nathan Ake who has to undergo surgery due to a broken leg.
Ake will also see City without Rodri, Manuel Akanji, John Stones and Oscar Bobb, all of whom are still nursing injuries.
Head to Head
05/12/24 Manchester City 3-0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
28/04/24 Nottingham Forest 0-2 Manchester City (Premier League)
23/09/23 Manchester City 2-0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
18/02/23 Nottingham Forest 1-1 Manchester City (Premier League)
01/09/22 Manchester City 6-0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
Predicted Lineups
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Danilo, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Lewis, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol; Gonzalez, Kovacic, Savinho, Marmoush, Doku; Haaland
YallaShoot Prediction:
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Manchester City
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