Premier League 2024-2025: Nott'm Forest vs Man United Prediction

Nott'm Forest

Home Team
47%
VS

Man United

Away Team
28%
Draw: 25%
Over 2.5: 54%
Under 2.5: 46%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 29 21 7 1 69 27 42 70
2 Arsenal 29 16 10 3 53 24 29 58
3 Nott'm Forest 29 16 6 7 49 35 14 54
4 Chelsea 29 14 7 8 53 37 16 49
5 Man City 29 14 6 9 55 40 15 48
6 Newcastle 28 14 5 9 47 38 9 47
7 Brighton 29 12 11 6 48 42 6 47
8 Fulham 29 12 9 8 43 38 5 45
9 Aston Villa 29 12 9 8 41 45 -4 45
10 Bournemouth 29 12 8 9 48 36 12 44
11 Brentford 29 12 5 12 50 45 5 41
12 Crystal Palace 28 10 9 9 36 33 3 39
13 Man United 29 10 7 12 37 40 -3 37
14 Tottenham 29 10 4 15 55 43 12 34
15 Everton 29 7 13 9 32 36 -4 34
16 West Ham 29 9 7 13 33 49 -16 34
17 Wolves 29 7 5 17 40 58 -18 26
18 Ipswich 29 3 8 18 28 62 -34 17
19 Leicester 29 4 5 20 25 65 -40 17
20 Southampton 29 2 3 24 21 70 -49 9

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Nott'm Forest

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.59
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.36
# Clean Sheets: 2

Man United

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.02
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.76
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Nott'm Forest and Man United looks set to be an exciting contest, with Nott'm Forest predicted to emerge victorious with a 47.0% probability. Meanwhile, the probability of Man United claiming victory stands at 28.0%, and there is a 25.0% chance of the match ending in a draw. Furthermore, with a 54.0% probability of over 2.5 goals being scored, fans can expect an open and attacking game. In terms of league standings, Nott'm Forest sit comfortably in third place with a strong chance of securing a Champions League spot, while Man United languish in 13th place, struggling to find consistent form.

Match Analysis

Nott'm Forest has been in impressive form lately, securing a victory over Ipswich away (4-2) and a crucial win against Man City at home (1-0) before holding Arsenal to a goalless draw. Their recent performances underline their solid defensive capabilities, evidenced by their two clean sheets in the last five matches, and their offensive prowess, averaging 2.4 goals per game. Additionally, their expected goals metrics suggest they are creating quality chances, which bodes well against a vulnerable Man United defense. On the other hand, Man United have shown signs of resilience, with a comprehensive 3-0 win against Leicester away and a hard-earned draw against Arsenal at home. However, their recent victory against Ipswich (3-2) revealed defensive frailties. With an average of 1.6 goals scored per game, they possess some attacking threat, but their metrics indicate they concede too many chances, with 1.757 expected goals against in the last five games. This could be a significant issue against a clinical Nott'm Forest side.

Final Prediction

Nott'm Forest holds the upper hand in this encounter, largely due to their solid form and defensive stability. Their ability to keep clean sheets and score consistently gives them a clear advantage. A key factor to watch will be whether Man United can tighten their defense and prevent Nott'm Forest from capitalizing on their offensive opportunities. Fans should brace themselves for a high-intensity match, with plenty of goal-scoring chances on both sides.