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Nottingham Forest FC
v Manchester United FC 
City Ground, Nottingham
Premier League Matchday 10 
01-11-2025 15:00
Nottingham Form
Man United Form
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Kick-off: 3:00 pm (UK time)
Venue: The City Ground, Nottingham
Nottingham Forest welcome Manchester United to the City Ground for a Premier League clash that looks, on paper, like a real test for both sides — one fighting to climb out of trouble and the other chasing consistency in the top four.
So, let’s break it all down — team news, form, betting tips, and predictions for what promises to be an intriguing afternoon in Nottingham.
Sean Dyche has inherited a Nottingham Forest side low on confidence and struggling to find the net. His first game in charge ended in a 2-0 defeat away to Bournemouth — a result that left Forest stuck in 18th place with just five points. They’ve now lost four on the bounce and failed to score in each of those defeats.
At home, Forest’s numbers don’t look much better — one win in four, three defeats, and just three goals scored. The lack of clean sheets remains a major worry for Dyche, who needs to find a quick fix to steady the defence and get his attacking players firing again.
Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United, meanwhile, arrive in much better shape. Fresh off a thrilling 4-2 win over Brighton at Old Trafford, they’ve now taken 16 points from their first nine games and are up into fourth place. Amorim’s tactical tweaks — including a more direct approach and sharper transitions — seem to be paying off.
United may still be shaky defensively at times, but their attack looks electric right now, led by Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo, both instrumental in that Brighton win.
Coach: Sean Dyche
Predicted XI:
Matz Sels; Nicolò Savona, Nikola Milenković, Murillo, Neco Williams; Douglas Luiz, Elliot Anderson; Dan Ndoye, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi; Igor Jesus.
Bench Options: John Victor, Ibrahim Sangaré, Morato, Taiwo Awoniyi, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Nicolás Domínguez, Omari Hutchinson, Ryan Yates, Cunha.
Forest’s shape is expected to stay the same, but Dyche could encourage a more compact, pressing style to frustrate United and look for counter-attacks through Hudson-Odoi and Gibbs-White.
Coach: Ruben Amorim
Predicted XI:
Senne Lammens; Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw; Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot; Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha; Benjamin Šeško.
Bench Options: Altay Bayindir, Noussair Mazraoui, Mason Mount, Joshua Zirkzee, Tyrell Malacia, Patrick Dorgu, Manuel Ugarte, Amari’i Heaven, Kobbie Mainoo.
Expect Amorim to stick with the same system that saw off Brighton — using width through Dalot and Diallo and allowing Fernandes the freedom to dictate play behind Šeško.
United are strong favourites given their current form. They’ve scored in every game this season and just put four past Brighton. Forest, by contrast, have failed to score in five of their last six.
Best Bets:
If you’re chasing value, United to win and under 3.5 goals could be the smart play, as Dyche’s teams rarely get blown away at home.
This feels like a battle between two sides in very different moods. Forest are still searching for their rhythm under Dyche, while United are growing in confidence under Amorim.
United’s high-tempo press and attacking fluidity could prove too much for a Forest team that’s short on goals and belief. Expect Forest to defend deep, but the visitors’ quality should shine through eventually.
Match Prediction: Man Utd to win. Bet with bet365.
Forest have scored just one goal in their last seven league games, while United have found the net 13 times against teams below them in the table. The pattern looks pretty clear.
Correct Score Tip: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester United
It’s a result that fits both teams’ form lines — United doing enough to take the points, but Forest showing flashes of improvement under new management.
Correct Score Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester United. Bet with bet365.
United’s attack should ensure the game isn’t short on chances, but Forest’s struggles in front of goal make a four-goal thriller less likely.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
Here’s a realistic multi-selection option based on recent performances:
This combination balances value with probability — backing United’s momentum while acknowledging Forest’s limited attacking output.
Bet Builder Tip: Manchester United to Win, Under 3.5 Total Goals, and Bryan Mbeumo to Score Anytime. Bet with bet365.
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Manchester United are favourites based on form, scoring power, and consistency. Forest will fight hard at home, but United should have too much quality.
The game kicks off at 3:00 pm (UK time) on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the City Ground.
Unfortunately, the game won’t be televised live in the UK because of the 3 pm blackout rule.
Bryan Mbeumo is in red-hot form and looks the best bet to find the net again for United.
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