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Betfred
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1.36 | 4.6 | 8 | Claim |
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1.36 | 4.75 | 7.5 | Claim |
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1.36 | 4.7 | 8 | Claim |
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1.36
4.6
8
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1.36
4.75
7.5
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Competition: Premier League
Date: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Kick-off Time: 19:30 (UK time)
Venue: Etihad Stadium
Live Stream (UK): Sky Sports
Manchester City return to the Etihad on Wednesday night aiming to extend their 6-match winning run. Pep Guardiola’s side are chasing a fifth consecutive league win after edging past Leeds United at the weekend. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest arrive in Manchester in desperate need of points near the foot of the Premier League table. Forest continue to battle relegation after a narrow 2-1 defeat away at Brighton.
City once again showed their depth against Leeds. They coped comfortably without Erling Haaland as new signing Antoine Semenyo stepped up to score the decisive goal. That result keeps City firmly in the title race. They are 5 points behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand. The Etihad remains a formidable venue for visiting sides, with City unbeaten in their last 13 home matches across all competitions.
On the other hand, Nottingham Forest arrive with confidence in short supply. Vitor Pereira’s tenure has yet to deliver domestic improvement. While progress in Europa league has provided a brief distraction, their league form remains alarming. Forest have lost three straight Premier League games and were second best for long spells against Brighton.
All odds are courtesy of betfred, correct at the time of publishing and subject to change. Odds updated on March 03, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Bet responsibly and only stake what you can afford.
Both sides’ last five matches have stayed under the 3.5-goal line. With City prioritising game management during their recent games, a measured approach after taking the lead is likely. Forest’s limited attacking output further supports a lower overall total.
Nottingham Forest have failed to score in two of their last three league games. That weakness is magnified against a City defence that has conceded just once in their previous four matches. With Guardiola’s side typically suffocating opponents at home, the value lies in Forest being kept quiet.
With Erling Haaland sidelined, Semenyo’s role has expanded and he has already shown his ability to deliver in big moments, scoring the decisive goal last time out. In a match where City should create plenty of chances in and around the box, Semenyo will be dangerous. Semenyo’s direct running and willingness to shoot make him a strong candidate to get on the scoresheet.
Here are a few betting trends worth knowing for the Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Premier League match before you lock in your picks.
Injuries and rotations can drastically alter how a match plays out, especially when it comes to BTTS, totals and goalscorer markets. As a result, let’s take a look at the team news for Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest.
| Team | Player | Status | Reason |
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| Manchester City | Josko Gvardiol | Out | Injury |
| Manchester City | Mateo Kovacic | Out | Injury |
| Manchester City | Nico O’Reilly | Doubtful | Injury |
| Manchester City | Erling Haaland | Doubtful | Injury |
| Nottingham Forest | Stefan Ortega | Out | Injury |
| Nottingham Forest | Chris Wood | Out | Injury |
| Nottingham Forest | Willy Boly | Out | Injury |
Check the confirmed lineups for Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest 60–75 minutes before kickoff. These are essential for betting props, goalscorers, BTTS and totals. Confirmed lineups and formation changes can significantly impact these markets, so we always recommend waiting for playing XI announcements before placing those bets.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest kicks off at 7:30 p.m (London Time) on Wednesday, March 04, 2026.
The match will be played at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.
Date
March 04, 2026
Time
7:30 PM (London time)
Stadium
Etihad Stadium (Manchester, England)
Broadcast
Sky Sports
