EPL: Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest - Free Match Preview And Prediction 27/12/2022
Manchester United come into the match having beat Burnley 2-0 at home in the League Cup on Wednesday night. It was a difficult game against the team currently top of the Championship but Manchester United opened the scoring in the 27th minute.
The Red Devils doubled their advantage early in the second half to seal their place in the quarter final.
That result means Manchester United are undefeated in their last 3 competitive matches in all competitions. They have beat Aston Villa and Burnley at home in the League Cup plus Fulham away in the Premier League.
Trends show Manchester United have not suffered any defeats in their 7 most recent home matches in all competitions. They are unbeaten in 20 of their last 23 home games and have managed to win 5 consecutive home matches in all competitions.
In terms of the Premier League, Manchester United are undefeated in 14 of their last 15 home games and have kept a clean sheet in each of their last 3 league fixtures on home soil.
Nottingham Forest make the trip to Old Trafford having recorded a comprehensive 4-1 win at Blackburn Rovers in the League Cup on Wednesday night.
With the score 1-1 at half time, Nottingham Forest came out strongly in the second half and scored 3 goals without reply, including 2 in the final 11 minutes to progress.
Nottingham Forest are undefeated in their last 4 competitive fixtures. In addition to the win at Blackburn Rovers, Nottingham Forest have beat Tottenham Hotspur at home in the League Cup plus Crystal Palace at home in the Premier League.
There was also a draw at home against Brentford in the Premier League.
Trends show Nottingham Forest are undefeated in 4 of their last 5 Premier League matches. They have won 2 of those games but both were at home.
Away form in the league shows Nottingham Forest have failed to win any of their 7 matches this season, losing 4 of the last 5 and failing to score a goal in those 5 matches.
Team News:
Manchester United are without Diogo Dalot due to injury plus Lisandro Martínez and Raphael Varane due to the World Cup. Harry Maguire, Jadon Sancho, and Axel Tuanzebe are doubts.
Nottingham Forest have a few injury problems, with Dean Henderson, Cheikhou Kouyate, Giulian Biancone, Moussa Niakhate, and Omar Richards out. Wayne Hennessey, Serge Aurier, and Morgan Gibbs-White are doubtful.
