Nottingham Forest (4-5-10) vs. Manchester United (10-1-8)
Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United 12/30/23 – Nottingham Forest will meet Manchester United this Saturday at The City Ground in an intriguing English Premier League fixture, set for broadcast by NBC. Fans and analysts are looking forward to this contest, hoping that both teams can improve their standings within the league standings. Furthermore, this matchup has attracted significant betting industry buzz as top multi-handicapper prediction circles predict what might occur as possible outcomes of this encounter.
Nottingham Forest may not boast one of the league’s most prolific offenses, but their strengths stand out. Chris Wood has been particularly effective, scoring seven goals from six starts this season. Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White have also contributed significantly: Elanga has scored four goals while providing five assists while Gibbs-White’s midfield role has created opportunities for one goal and three assists from him; all three must perform at their peak to beat Manchester United’s resilient and disciplined defensive unit this time around.
Manchester United’s attacking duo of Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes presents Nottingham Forest with an insurmountable challenge. McTominay has become an unexpected top scorer this season with five goals; Fernandes has contributed three goals and equal assists – two players that can significantly influence games. Alejandro Garnacho has also shown exceptional agility and skill; these three will put Nottingham Forest’s defense under immense strain this season.
Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United 12/30/23 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 12:30 PM ET |
| Where: | The City Ground |
| TV: | NBC |
| Stream: | TBD |
Matt Turner GK vs. Altay Bayindir GK
Nottingham Forest keeper Matt Turner has made 48 saves this season but has still allowed 22 goals due to facing a high volume of shots. The visiting side has scored frequently this season, riding an attacking force that likes to push forward with pace. If the visitors attack swiftly, Turner could face an onslaught from the opposition’s talented front line. Forest will need their keeper to come up with big saves early and often to keep the scoreline respectable.
In contrast, Manchester United’s Altay Bayindir has yet to allow an EPL goal this season, though he has also yet to make his league debut. If he gets the unexpected start, he would face a Nottingham attack that has struggled to convert opportunities into goals (fifth fewest in the league). Still, Nottingham has enough attacking talent to put some shots on target. Bayindir must stay focused for all 90 minutes, as any mental lapses against a struggling offense can still be extremely costly. Forest will look to test the rookie keeper early, so Bayindir needs to be prepared to make saves right out of the gate.
Soccer Odds/Point Spread: Manchester United +125, Total Odds: 2.5
The betting odds lean towards Manchester United with a Moneyline of +125 and a spread of -1 at +365. The total for the game is set at 2.5 goals, suggesting that a relatively low-scoring game is expected. These odds indicate that despite Manchester United’s recent form, they are still considered favorites against a struggling Nottingham Forest side.
Nottingham Forest Betting Trends
Nottingham Forest is 1-3 in their last five games straight up and 3-2 against the spread (ATS), indicating they tend to play close contests. The under has hit in four of their last nine home games as well. The trends point to a close, low-scoring affair.
Manchester United Betting Trends
Manchester United is 1-4 straight up and 1-4 ATS over their last five games suggesting they are overvalued right now by the betting market. However, the over has hit in three of their last five contests. This points to an expected high-scoring game for the visitors.
Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United 12/30/23 Betting Picks
This matchup presents a tricky proposition for bettors. Nottingham Forest’s home advantage and Manchester United’s inconsistent form level the playing field. However, considering Manchester United’s superior attacking quality, they might edge out Nottingham Forest in this encounter.
The better pick here seems to be Manchester United, despite their recent form. Prop bets on individual goal scorers, especially Manchester United’s midfield duo McTominay and Fernandes, could be lucrative. The over/under bet is more complex, but leaning towards the UNDER might be the safer option, given both teams’ recent trends. Top free EPL picks are suggesting a close encounter but with Manchester United’s quality being the decisive factor.
Free Pick and Prediction: Manchester United 2, Nottingham Forest 0