Tomorrow’s High-Stakes Clash: Nottingham Forest Host Manchester United in Premier League Battle

Manchester United will face a challenging test of their Premier League form when they travel to the City Ground for a Tuesday night showdown against Nottingham Forest.

Ruben Amorim’s side have been quietly rebuilding confidence. Since a narrow loss to Tottenham in February, United have lost just once in seven matches across all competitions, an FA Cup exit on penalties. Notable performances include a spirited draw against Arsenal and dominant wins over Real Sociedad and Leicester. Despite this, they still find themselves in the lower half of the Premier League table, sitting 13th.

On the other side, Nottingham Forest are riding high. Fresh off a dramatic FA Cup quarter-final victory that earned them a spot in the semi-finals, they are also unbeaten in their last three league fixtures. Nuno Espirito Santo’s men are not only eyeing revenge but also aiming to complete a rare league double over the Red Devils, having stunned them with a 3-2 win at Old Trafford earlier in the campaign.

Match Details:

• Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 8:00 PM BST
• Venue: The City Ground, Nottingham

How to Watch:

• TV (UK): Live on TNT Sports
• Live Stream: Discovery+ app and website
• Live Blog: In-depth coverage via Standard Sport’s live blog
• Highlights: Available on BBC One’s Match of the Day from 10:40 PM BST on Wednesday, April 2

Team News:

Nottingham Forest
Forest may reintroduce attacking duo Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi into the starting XI after resting them during the FA Cup clash. Star striker Chris Wood remains a fitness concern after missing the Brighton game due to a hip injury sustained while on international duty.

Manchester United
The Red Devils were handed a fitness boost over the break, with five senior players returning to training. Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, and goalkeepers Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton are all in contention for selection. Promising youngster Ayden Heaven appears to have avoided a serious setback following a recent injury scare.

Prediction:

Despite positive signs, Manchester United’s recent league victories have come against struggling sides. Tuesday’s fixture provides a more accurate benchmark of their progress under Amorim. Forest’s nine-match unbeaten home streak, which includes results against Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City, underlines their resilience.

Expect a tightly contested game, but Forest’s form and momentum could tip the scales.

Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Manchester United

Head-to-Head Record:

• Nottingham Forest Wins: 35
• Draws: 24
• Manchester United Wins: 54

Match Odds (via Betfair):

• Nottingham Forest to Win: 11/10
• Draw: 9/5
• Manchester United to Win: 21/10