Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, December 7, 2024

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Preview

• Date: Saturday, December 7
• Kick-off Time: 5:30 pm GMT
• Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

Manchester United and Nottingham Forest will clash against each other as a part of matchday 15 of the 2024/25 Premier League season at the iconic Old Trafford Stadium on Saturday evening. Not many would have expected Forest to be in sixth place at this stage of the season. United, on the other hand, is three places below with 19 points from 13 matches. The Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest contest has not resulted in a draw on the last seven occasions.

Manchester United will be absolutely delighted with its recent matches. In the last six games, the Red Devils have managed four victories to go with two draws. During this period, United has scored 14 goals and conceded just four. The much-awaited departure of Erik ten Hag has ignited a sense of hope and redemption at Old Trafford. Ruben Amorim has brought with him a ray of positivity and a hunger for silverware. A Champions League spot will be the bare minimum objective for the record English Champions this season. Cup competitions like the FA Cup, EFL Cup, and the Europa League will present a good opportunity for lifting trophies.

Mixed results have marked the latest matches of Nottingham Forest. The club has collected four victories along with two defeats in the last six outings. The two losses against Arsenal and Newcastle United have somewhat derailed the progress of Nuno Espirito Santo and his men. Forest has been the pleasant surprise in the Premier League this season but will be aware that the success so far can be lost quickly if the club is not able to maintain its current level of consistency.

Manchester United Team News

Luke Shaw has unfortunately suffered a fresh injury blow and will be out for a few weeks. Summer signing, Lenny Yoro is also set to miss out. Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelöf might receive the green light from doctors depending on their respective recoveries.

Nottingham Forest Team News

Danilo (Broken Ankle) and Ibrahim Sangare (Hamstring Injury) are the only names on the injury list for Nottingham Forest and will not travel with the rest of the squad to Manchester.

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Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups

Manchester United Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Onana

Defenders: de Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui

Midfielders: Amad, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dalot

Forwards: Fernandes, Rashford, Zirkzee

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest H2H Record

Overall, in the last five head-to-head encounters between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, the former has won four matches while Forest has won a single game.

Key Players to Watch in Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Casemiro (Manchester United)

Casemiro has recovered some of his form after struggling massively during the initial phase of the season. There were talks about him getting dropped from the team permanently but the Brazilian has replied most grandly and is once again the man to rely on in United’s midfield. Casemiro is one of the most experienced individuals in the Manchester United camp and that will be required by the club for the remainder of the campaign.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

The Portuguese midfielder has also been one of the many individuals who has found his touch once again following the departure of Erik ten Hag. Bruno Fernandes registered two assists last week in the 4-0 victory over Everton. He has been allowed to roam freely near the penalty box by Amorim and the 30-year-old has managed to make full use of that. The upcoming game will witness Fernandes contributing a lot in terms of statistics.

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

The Red Devils have looked unstoppable ever since the departure of Erik ten Hag. The players have started to play up to their true potential. United will also back on the home support to earn a comfortable victory.

Predicted Score: Manchester United 3-1 Nottingham Forest

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