Manchester United Vs Nottingham Forest Prediction: Betting Tips & Odds

The Premier League is entering its penultimate weekend, so here are our Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest betting tips, predictions and odds ahead of Sunday's game at Old Trafford.

Both Man United and Forest head into this meeting in strong league form.

United have risen to third in the table under interim boss Michael Carrick, prompting calls to hand him the job permanently. The Red Devils have won three of their last four in the league, and recently confirmed their return to Champions League football next season.

For Forest, that dream of top-level European competition ended when they were knocked out of the Europa League semi-finals. After a 1-0 aggregate lead over Aston Villa, they lost 4-0 at Villa Park in a humiliating second-leg collapse.

However, Vitor Pereira's side are unbeaten in eight Premier League games, and have secured their status in the top flight for another season.

There is no love lost between the two sides. With recent fixtures throwing up some classic matches and scoring big on entertainment.

When these two met earlier in the campaign, it finished in an exciting 2-2 draw at the City Ground.

If the same happens again at Old Trafford, we are in for a treat once more.

All odds taken from Betnero at 10:30 UK time on Sunday, 17 May 2026 

Manchester United Vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Looking ahead to this one, home side Man United are comfortable favourites with most UK betting sites. They are currently priced at around 1.58, while Forest are 5.33 underdogs.

Recent history, though, suggests this could be far closer. United have won just once in their last five meeting with Forest, losing three.

The Tricky Trees appear to have their opponents' number at the moment, and could well cause problems at Old Trafford.

This, plus their recent form under Pereira, suggests it will not be a straightforward game for United.

Plus, with both sides now playing for nothing but pride after securing Champions League football and survival, respectively, this should be an exciting, pressure-free game between two good teams that like to attack.

As a result, we can foresee another entertaining, high-scoring draw like the one we witnessed earlier in the season.

Prediction: Manchester United 2-2 Nottingham Forest

Manchester United Vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips

Below, we have picked our top three Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest betting tips that can be backed ahead of Sunday's game.

Draw & Both Teams To Score - 4.75

As mentioned, we are predicting a score draw from this one. Forest have the edge in recent meetings, while United's home advantage will help them.

Both sides have scored plenty of goals, but are equally capable of conceding a few as well.

The result should be a fun, goal-filled afternoon with both sides happy to attack now that the pressure of reaching their league targets has been released.

Bruno Fernandes First Goalscorer - 7.00

Next up, United skipper Bruno Fernandes is our pick for an anytime goal scorer.

The Portuguese midfielder has eight so far this season, and has been one of United's most prolific attacking weapons for as long as he's been at the club.

Plus, with odds of 7.00, he represents great value if he does grab the opener on Sunday.

Over 11.5 corners - 2.60

And finally, we see there being plenty of corners when Nottingham Forest head up to Old Trafford this weekend.

With what promises to be an even and open game, expect to see players bombing forward at both ends of the pitch, now that the shackles are off and neither side is at risk of missing out on their goals.

The result of this should be plenty of corners for either team, making it increasingly likely that there will be more set-pieces.