Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Stats

Next Match: Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 11:30

Premier League

Based on the last 10 recorded meetings, this fixture averages 2.9 goals per game with over 2.5 goals in 60% of matches.

Updated with the latest available match data

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Last Matches

Recent head-to-head results between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest. The last 5 matches reveal the short-term trend, while the last 10 matches provide a broader picture of recent form in this fixture.

Last 5 Matches Summary

1
Manchester United Wins
1
Draws
3
Nottingham Forest Wins
Goals Scored14
Avg / Match2.8
BTTS3/5 (60%)
Over 2.53/5 (60%)

Last 10 Matches Summary

6
Manchester United Wins
1
Draws
3
Nottingham Forest Wins
Goals Scored29
Avg / Match2.9
BTTS4/10 (40%)
Over 2.56/10 (60%)

Nottingham Forest have won 3 of the last 5 meetings, but the last 10 matches favour Manchester United (6 wins), indicating a shift in momentum.

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Results History

Complete head-to-head match record between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, covering all 10 recorded encounters.

DateCompetitionHomeScoreAway
01 Nov 2025Premier LeagueNottingham Forest2 - 2Manchester United
01 Apr 2025Premier LeagueNottingham Forest1 - 0Manchester United
07 Dec 2024Premier LeagueManchester United2 - 3Nottingham Forest
28 Feb 2024FA CupNottingham Forest0 - 1Manchester United
30 Dec 2023Premier LeagueNottingham Forest2 - 1Manchester United
26 Aug 2023Premier LeagueManchester United3 - 2Nottingham Forest
16 Apr 2023Premier LeagueNottingham Forest0 - 2Manchester United
01 Feb 2023League CupManchester United2 - 0Nottingham Forest
25 Jan 2023League CupNottingham Forest0 - 3Manchester United
27 Dec 2022Premier LeagueManchester United3 - 0Nottingham Forest

From 10 recorded meetings, Manchester United have won 6 times and Nottingham Forest 3, with 1 draw.

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest H2H Statistics

Head-to-head statistics and win distribution across 10 all-time meetings between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.

Manchester United: 6 (60%)Draws: 1 (10%)Nottingham Forest: 3 (30%)
10 matches played
Total Games
10
Avg Goals/Game
2.9
Games 2.5+ Goals
6
Over 2.5 Goals %
60%

Manchester United dominate this head-to-head with a 60% win rate across 10 games.

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Goal Stats

Goal-scoring statistics from all 10 head-to-head matches. Average goals per match, goals scored by each team, and total goals overview.

Total Goals
29
Avg Goals / Match
2.90
Manchester United Avg
1.90
Nottingham Forest Avg
1.00

This is a high-scoring fixture with an average of 2.90 goals per match. Manchester United average 1.90 goals while Nottingham Forest contribute 1.00 per game.

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest BTTS & Over/Under Goals Stats

Both teams to score (BTTS) percentages and over/under goal thresholds from 10 head-to-head matches between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.

MarketCount%Bar
BTTS Yes4/1040%
BTTS No6/1060%
Over 1.5 Goals8/1080%
Under 1.5 Goals2/1020%
Over 2.5 Goals6/1060%
Under 2.5 Goals4/1040%
Over 3.5 Goals3/1030%
Under 3.5 Goals7/1070%

Both teams have scored in 40% of all Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest encounters. The over 2.5 goals rate stands at 60%, while under 2.5 goals has occurred in 40% of matches. Clean sheets are common, making BTTS No a notable pattern.

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Correct Score Stats

Most common scorelines from 10 head-to-head matches between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, useful for correct score betting analysis.

ScorelineOccurrencesPercentage
2-02 times20%
3-02 times20%
2-21 time10%
0-11 time10%
2-31 time10%
1-01 time10%
1-21 time10%
3-21 time10%
0-0 Draws
0 (0%)
1-Goal Margin
5 (50%)
2-Goal Margin
2 (20%)
3+ Goal Margin
2 (20%)

No single scoreline dominates this fixture — results have been spread across different scorelines. Results with a 1-goal margin are the most frequent, accounting for 50% of all meetings. Draws are relatively uncommon, with only 10% of matches ending level.

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Scoring Patterns

Goal distribution and scoring pattern analysis from 10 head-to-head encounters.

0 Goals
0
0%
1 Goal
2
20%
2 Goals
2
20%
3 Goals
3
30%
4+ Goals
3
30%
Close Matches (≤1 goal)
6 (60%)
Blowouts (3+ goals)
2 (20%)
Manchester United Blanked
1 (10%)
Nottingham Forest Blanked
5 (50%)

This fixture tends to produce tight, competitive encounters with 60% of matches decided by one goal or less. Both teams scored in 40% of meetings. Manchester United failed to score in 10% of games, while Nottingham Forest were shut out in 50% of matches.

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Home vs Away Stats

How each team performs when playing at home versus away in this head-to-head fixture, based on venue splits across all recorded meetings.

Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
StatHomeAwayHomeAway
Games Played4664
Win Rate75%50%33%25%
Avg Goals / Game3.752.332.333.75

Manchester United show stronger home numbers in this fixture, winning 75% at home compared to 50% away. Nottingham Forest show consistent results across both venues.

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Team Comparison

A direct side-by-side breakdown of Manchester United and Nottingham Forest across key metrics from their head-to-head record.

Manchester UnitedStatNottingham Forest
6Wins3
60%Win Rate30%
19Goals Scored10
5Clean Sheets1

Manchester United lead the overall scoring charts in this fixture with 19 goals. Manchester United have kept more clean sheets (5), suggesting defensive solidity in this matchup.

Current Streaks (from latest game)

Consecutive Wins

Manchester United0 in a row
Nottingham Forest0 in a row

Consecutive High-Scoring Games

Over 2.5 goals1 games
Over 3.5 goals1 games
Over 4.5 goals0 games

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Match Preview

The head-to-head rivalry between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest spans 10 recorded meetings across all competitions, primarily in the Premier League. This fixture has produced a total of 29 goals at an average of 2.9 per match, making it a consistently entertaining encounter for neutrals and bettors alike.

Manchester United hold the historical advantage with 6 victories to 3, while 1 matches have ended in stalemate. From a goal-scoring perspective, over 2.5 goals has landed in 60% of their encounters, while both teams have scored in 40% of matches. No single scoreline stands out as the most frequent — results have been varied.

Looking at recent momentum, Nottingham Forest have been the stronger side in recent meetings, winning 3 of the last 5 encounters.

For betting purposes, the over 2.5 goals market looks particularly appealing given the high-scoring history. Based on the head-to-head record, Manchester United enter as the historical favourite, though recent form and league context should always factor into any assessment.

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