Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Dec 26, 03:00 PM UTC · Matchweek 17 · Old Trafford

Match Status

Kickoff 15:00 UTC · Not started

Source: TheSportsDB fixtures · Updated: —

The model favours Manchester United to win at 53%. Overall probabilities: Manchester United 53%, draw 24%, Nottingham Forest 23%; model score 1-0.

Model confidence: Medium · top outcome 53%

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest prediction: 53% / 24% / 23% — Download card · share-ready 1:1

Manchester United
model top outcome · 53%

1-0
model score forecast

53%
over 2.5 goals probability

2026-08-01
model update date

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Citable facts: Manchester United 53% / Draw 24% / Nottingham Forest 23%; expected goals 1.72-1.06; BTTS 54%. Data sources: FootyTips Elo + Poisson model, TheSportsDB fixtures, martj42 historical results. Probabilities are not guarantees.

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Win Probability

Manchester United win: 53%
Draw: 24%
Nottingham Forest win: 23%

Goals & Scoreline

Model score: 1-0
Expected goals (model lambda): 1.72 - 1.06
Over 2.5: 53%
Both teams to score: 54%

Model Ratings

Manchester United Elo 1847 · Nottingham Forest Elo 1744

Prediction by FootyTips.io's Elo + Poisson model · updated 2026-08-01. Probabilities, not guarantees.

Analysis

Our model makes Manchester United clear favourites at 53% in this Matchweek 17 fixture at Old Trafford — Manchester United 53%, the draw 24%, Nottingham Forest 23%. A clear Elo edge to Manchester United (1847 vs 1744), and the model score forecast is 1–0.

Expect a finely poised game: the model rates over 2.5 goals at 53% and both teams to score at 54%. These are probabilities from our transparent Elo + Poisson model, not certainties — upsets are part of the Premier League.

FAQ

Who will win Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?

Manchester United are favoured at 53%. Manchester United 53% / Draw 24% / Nottingham Forest 23%.

What is the predicted score for Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?

Our model score forecast is 1-0, aligned with the top win/draw/loss pick.

Will Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest have over 2.5 goals?

The model gives a 53% probability of over 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?

Both teams to score (BTTS) is rated at 54%.