Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, odds, h2h

Since falling to a 1-0 defeat against Tottenham in February, Ruben Amorim’s side have suffered just one loss in their last seven games across all competitions, and that was via a penalty shootout in the FA Cup fifth round at the hands of Fulham.

Facing a Forest side fresh off sealing an FA Cup semi-final place and on course for Champions League qualification will be a test of United’s credentials as they seek revenge for the 3-2 loss at Old Trafford in the reverse fixture earlier in the season.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have overcome a minor blip in the league, unbeaten in three now and are out to beat the Red Devils for a third league game in succession.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 8pm BST kick-off on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

The match will take place at the City Ground.

Where to watch Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports.

Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Free highlights: In the UK, Match of the Day will air highlights from the game on BBC One at 10.40pm BST on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United team news

Nottingham Forest could hand recalls to Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi after they started on the bench in Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final penalty shootout win over Brighton.

Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro and Luke Shaw as well as goalkeepers Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton were all spotted at Carrington last week, so could be in contention against Forest.

Luke Shaw’s last United appearance was as a substitute in the 4-0 win over Everton on December 1

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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United prediction

Man United are still very much a working progress under Ruben Amorim and there’s not a lot to take from the 3-0 win over a very poor Leicester side. In fact, their last two wins in the league have come against teams in the bottom three.

Therefore the game against Forest should provide a clearer indication as to where they’re currently at. Though facing a side unbeaten in their last nine at home across all competitions – a run that includes draws with Liverpool and Arsenal as well as a win over Man City – highlights the size of the task.

Nottingham Forest to win 2-1