Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Premier League Preview Team News Stats and Head-to-Head Analysis

In a crucial Premier League clash, Nottingham Forest is set to face Manchester United. Both teams have experienced contrasting fortunes in recent matches, making this encounter significant for their respective campaigns.

Recent Form and Statistics

Nottingham Forest has shown dominance over Manchester United in their last three league matches, winning all three. The last time they secured four consecutive victories against the Red Devils was between February 1909 and September 1910.

However, Forest’s overall performance has been concerning. They have lost six of their last seven Premier League games, managing only one draw in that stretch. Their recent form has seen them fail to score in four consecutive matches, a streak they haven’t experienced since October 2022.

• Last five matches: W0, D1, L6
• Goals Scored in last four: 0

Conversely, Manchester United has capitalized on recent opportunities, winning their last three Premier League matches. This streak is their best in a season since a run of four victories in February 2024.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Historically, Manchester United has struggled at the City Ground. They last lost three consecutive away games there between August 1965 and October 1967. In stark contrast, they achieved a perfect win record in October, alongside Arsenal and Aston Villa, establishing them as formidable opponents.

• Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United Past Results:
  • Last three league games: Nottingham Forest wins
  • Last away losses for Manchester United: two matches

Key Players

Nottingham Forest will seek to break their scoring drought, with goalkeeper Matz Sels having notably played 25 long passes versus Bournemouth—it’s the highest this season for a Forest player. In Sean Dyche’s first match in charge, the team shifted to a more aggressive passing style, with 16.9% of their passes being long.

Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha scored his first Premier League goal last time out against Brighton. Additionally, Bryan Mbeumo has been a standout performer this season, involved in 14 goals, ranking third in involvement behind Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah.

Upcoming Expectations

As Nottingham Forest hosts Manchester United, both teams will look to improve their respective standings. United aims to maintain their winning momentum, while Forest desperately seeks to end their losing streak.

This match will be pivotal for both clubs as they battle to establish their presence in the Premier League this season.