Head-to-head statistics

Manchester City have dominated recent meetings against Nottingham Forest.

City have won the last two encounters, including a 2–1 victory at City Ground and a 2–0 win at Wembley.

Across the last eight meetings:

• 6 Manchester City wins

• 1 Nottingham Forest win

• 1 draw

Manchester City form

In their last 10 league matches, Manchester City have recorded:

• 5 wins

• 4 draws

• 1 loss

Average match stats:

• 1.4 goals scored

• 14.1 shots

• 4.5 shots on target

City also average 61.1% possession per match.

Key performers:

• Antoine Semenyo – 4 goals

• Erling Haaland – 3 goals, 3 assists

• Nico O'Reilly – 3 goals

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has recorded four clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Nottingham Forest form

In their last 10 league matches, Forest have:

• 2 wins

• 3 draws

• 5 defeats

The team averages 0.8 goals per match.

Key players:

• Morgan Gibbs-White – 4 goals

• Taiwo Awoniyi – 1 goal

• Lorenzo Lucca – 1 goal

Goalkeeper Matz Sels has two clean sheets in this period.

Prediction

Based on form and head-to-head history, Manchester City appear to have the advantage.

Most likely outcomes:

• BTTS + Over 2.5 goals – 70%

• Correct score: 1–3 – 30%