Nottingham Forest vs Man City: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

City face top-four rivals in big game in race for Champions League qualification

Manchester City face Nottingham Forest in a huge game in the race for Champions League qualification.

Third-placed Forest and fourth-placed City are separated but just one point and know victory would be a huge step towards securing a top-four finish.

With six clubs within just five points of City in a congested top-half of the table, the lunchtime kick-off at the City Ground could prove pivotal.

Forest are without a win in three Premier League games since thrashing Brighton 7-0 last month, while City beat Tottenham 1-0 in their last top-flight outing.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game...

Date, kick-off time and venue

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City is scheduled for a 12.30pm GMT kick-off time on Saturday 8 March, 2025.

The City Ground in Nottingham will host.

Where to watch Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.

Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City team news

Forest are largely free of any injury concerns at this stage, with only back-up goalkeeper Carlos Miguel expected to miss the City game.

Chris Wood, Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White could all come back into the starting lineup, having been rested for Monday’s win over Ipswich in the FA Cup.

For City, Nathan Ake has undergone surgery on a fractured foot and is facing 11 weeks out of action.

Nathan Ake underwent surgery on a fractured foot

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John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Oscar Bobb and Rodri are also injured for Guardiola’s side.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City prediction

Forest have largely been brilliant at home against the League’s leading sides this season and will know they can cause City major problems.

Forest to win, 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Nottingham Forest wins: 33

Draws: 28

Manchester City wins: 44

Nottingham Forest vs Man City latest odds

Nottingham Forest to win: 29/10

Draw: 29/10

Man City to win: 11/10

Odds via Betfair and subject to change.