Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Preview: Back to Winning Tracks

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest is one of the matches presented in the 2024/2025 Premier League continuation, Saturday (7/12/2024) evening local time or Sunday (8/12/2024) early morning WIB. Both teams will try to return to winning ways when they meet at Old Trafford.

Manchester United wants to bounce back from their recent defeat against Arsenal, while Nottingham Forest also comes with strong determination after being defeated by MU’s neighbors, Manchester City.

Manchester United had to end their seven-game unbeaten streak after losing 0-2 to Arsenal this midweek. Even so, under new coach Ruben Amorim, the Red Devils’ performance has shown positive developments. The match against Nottingham Forest is an important opportunity to maintain momentum.

In terms of line-up, Amorim got good news. Only Victor Lindelof (groin injury) and Luke Shaw (calf injury) are confirmed to be absent. Meanwhile, Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo return after missing out against Arsenal. Marcus Rashford, who scored three goals in the last three games, is certain to return to the starting XI.

The 4-2-3-1 formation will be Amorim’s main choice. Andre Onana will be the goalkeeper, while the back line will be strengthened by Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, as well as Amad Diallo and Diogo Dalot on the wings. Kobbie Mainoo and Casemiro are relied on in midfield, while the attack trident is led by Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee.

On the other hand, Nottingham Forest is also trying to recover. The 0-3 defeat to Manchester City this week was the third in the last four Premier League matches. However, the team coached by Nuno Espirito Santo remains one of the impressive teams this season, sitting in seventh place in the 2024/2025 Premier League standings.

In the Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest match, the visiting team only lost Danilo (ankle injury) and Ibrahim Sangare (hamstring injury). Nuno Espirito Santo has squad which is almost full to play against Manchester United.

Nottingham Forest is predicted to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Matz Sels as goalkeeper. The back line is strengthened by Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo and Alex Moreno. Elliot Anderson and Ryan Yates will be the double pivot in midfield, while Morgan Gibbs-White is relied on as a playmaker. Callum Hudson-Odoi, Anthony Elanga and Chris Wood spearheaded the attack.

Manchester United has successfully dominated the meeting record between the two teams, with Nottingham Forest losing 12 of the last 13 meetings against MU in all competitions. Manchester United also successfully swept the last four home matches in all competitions by scoring 12 goals.

Looking at the recent performance of both teams, the Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest match is predicted to end in favor of the hosts. Even though Nottingham Forest is expected to put up fierce resistance, squad The Red Devils have enough quality to win the match by a narrow score.

Estimated line-up:
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Onana; Yoro, de Ligt, Martinez; Diallo, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dalot; Bruno Fernandes, Zirkzee; Rashford

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno; Yates, Anderson; Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Elanga; Wood