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Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest 
Prediction
· Matchweek 21 · Etihad Stadium
Match Status
Kickoff 15:00 UTC · Not started
Source: TheSportsDB fixtures · Updated: —
The model favours Manchester City to win at 64%. Overall probabilities: Manchester City 64%, draw 21%, Nottingham Forest 15%; model score 2-0.
Model confidence: High · top outcome 64%
model top outcome · 64%
model score forecast
over 2.5 goals probability
model update date
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Citable facts: Manchester City 64% / Draw 21% / Nottingham Forest 15%; expected goals 2.03-0.90; BTTS 52%. Data sources: FootyTips Elo + Poisson model, TheSportsDB fixtures, martj42 historical results. Probabilities are not guarantees.
Win Probability
- Manchester City win: 64%
- Draw: 21%
- Nottingham Forest win: 15%
Goals & Scoreline
- Model score: 2-0
- Expected goals (model lambda): 2.03 - 0.90
- Over 2.5: 56%
- Both teams to score: 52%
Model Ratings
Manchester City Elo 1950 · Nottingham Forest Elo 1744
Prediction by FootyTips.io's Elo + Poisson model · updated 2026-08-01. Probabilities, not guarantees.
Analysis
Our model makes Manchester City clear favourites at 64% in this Matchweek 21 fixture at Etihad Stadium — Manchester City 64%, the draw 21%, Nottingham Forest 15%. A big Elo gap in Manchester City's favour (1950 vs 1744), and the model score forecast is 2–0.
Expect an open game: the model rates over 2.5 goals at 56% and both teams to score at 52%. These are probabilities from our transparent Elo + Poisson model, not certainties — upsets are part of the Premier League.
FAQ
Who will win Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest?
Manchester City are favoured at 64%. Manchester City 64% / Draw 21% / Nottingham Forest 15%.
What is the predicted score for Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest?
Our model score forecast is 2-0, aligned with the top win/draw/loss pick.
Will Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives a 56% probability of over 2.5 goals.
Will both teams score in Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest?
Both teams to score (BTTS) is rated at 52%.