Presently in a Champions League position, Manchester City (3W-0L-1D; 10 points) will welcome Forest (1W-2L-1D; 4 points), who are in 14th place. The game kicks off at 7:30 PM BST on Wednesday at City of Manchester Stadium. Manchester City will have the home advantage here and their supporters will be expecting a positive performance from their team. But make no mistake, Forest will also be looking to take something from this early season matchup.
The most recent Premier League encounter between Manchester City and Forest occurred on January 3, 2009 and the match ended in a win for Red dogs. Manchester City have a record of 4-4-2 in their last 10 matchups against Forest. In addition, Manchester City’s goals have totaled 14 in comparison to Forest’s 14 over their most recent 10 meets.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the Manchester City FC vs Nottingham Forest Premier League Match on August 31, 2022
Where: City of Manchester Stadium – Manchester, England
When: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 7:30 PM BST
Betting on Manchester City FC
Record: 3-0-1 | League Standing: 2
In their most recent match last Saturday, Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace FC 4-2. The current champion, Manchester City step into this match wanting to set themselves apart early. Last season, Manchester City got93 total points in the standings and scoreda total of 99 goals, conceding 26. In their most recent match last Saturday though, Manchester City outplayed Crystal Palace FC 4-2.
Absences and Injuries
Manchester City does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Betting on Nottingham Forest
Record: 1-2-1 | League Standing: 14
A promoted team last season, Forest finished with total points in the standings. How will they play this time around? In their last game on Sunday, they lost to Tottenham Hotspur FC 0-2. That’s a result that places Forest in the 14th spot in the league standings right now.
Absences and Injuries
Forest does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Manchester City vs Forest | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Manchester City FC (-1200) at FanDuel
Manchester City FC are considered the favorite per oddsmakers. The team is enjoying an effective month so far, entering the match with a winning percentage of 75% so far this period (three wins, no losses and one draw). Comparatively, Nottingham Forest has a winning percentage of 25% so far this month (one win, two losses and one draw).
Over/Under Pick: Under 3.5 Total Goals (+120) at BetMGM
Manchester City have averaged seven goals up through now this month. Forest however, have recorded an average of three goals so far this month for comparison.
Spread Pick: Manchester City FC -3 Goal (+102) at Bovada
Manchester City FC will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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