Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United

Current streaks

Recent form

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have shown a remarkable turnaround in form, currently sitting 3rd in the Premier League with 54 points from 29 games. After a challenging period where they suffered two consecutive losses, the Tricky Trees have gone unbeaten in their last four matches, including two impressive victories. Their most recent outing was a high-scoring affair, with Forest triumphing 4-2 away at Ipswich Town. This result, coupled with a notable 1-0 win against Manchester City, demonstrates their ability to compete against varied opposition. Forest have been involved in several goal-filled encounters, with their 4-3 loss to Newcastle United particularly standing out. Despite conceding 9 goals in their last 6 games, they've managed to outscore their opponents, netting 10 times. Their defensive record has improved recently, keeping clean sheets in two of their last four matches, which has contributed significantly to their lofty league position.

Manchester United

Manchester United's recent form shows signs of improvement, with the team unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions. Despite their 13th position in the league table, the Red Devils have demonstrated resilience, securing three wins and three draws in their last six games. Notably, United have been prolific in front of goal, scoring an impressive 13 times in these fixtures, averaging 2.17 goals per game. Their defensive record has also been respectable, conceding only six goals during this period. The 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad in the Europa League stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter. While United have struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only one in their last six matches, they have consistently found the net, with both teams scoring in 83% of these games. The team's ability to avoid defeat in recent weeks suggests a potential turning point in their season, although their mid-table position indicates there is still work to be done to climb the Premier League standings.

Recent home/away form

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have been in impressive form at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches at the City Ground. The Reds have shown defensive solidity, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only four goals during this period. Their attacking prowess was particularly evident in a remarkable 7-0 thrashing of Brighton, which stands out as an exceptionally high-scoring game. Forest have been difficult to beat, drawing three times against tough opposition including Arsenal and Liverpool. Their goal-scoring average of 2.17 per game is noteworthy, contributing to their strong 3rd position in the league. Despite a tendency for lower-scoring matches, with 67% of games seeing under 2.5 goals, Forest have maintained a positive goal difference of 9, showcasing their ability to grind out results at home.

Manchester United

Manchester United's recent away form has been relatively solid, with the Red Devils unbeaten in their last four matches on the road. They have managed to secure two wins and two draws in this period, showcasing their resilience away from home. Defensively, United have been impressive, keeping three clean sheets in their last six away games and conceding only four goals in total. Their goal-scoring record has been consistent, netting in five out of the six matches, with a notable 3-0 victory against Leicester City in their most recent away fixture. While there haven't been any particularly high-scoring games, the team's ability to grind out results is evident, with 67% of their away matches featuring under 2.5 goals. This recent away form represents a positive trend for Manchester United, especially considering their current 13th position in the league table.