In a Premier League showdown this Tuesday, Nottingham Forest will host Manchester United for their second encounter of the season. Nottingham Forest, currently holding the third position in the league table, has emerged victorious in their last two league matches against Manchester United, notably securing a 3-2 win on December 7th. Manchester United, positioned at 13th in the Premier League standings, has shown signs of recovery after a challenging start to the season, remaining undefeated in their last seven matches across all competitions.
The game is scheduled to commence at 3 p.m. ET at City Ground, located in West Bridgford, Nottingham, England. Bookmakers have установлены Nottingham Forest as the favorite for this match, with odds at +130, while Manchester United is considered the underdog at +220. The odds for a draw are at +230, and the over/under for the total goals scored is set at 2.5. Leading sports betting analyst Jon `Buckets` Eimer has provided his expert insights and predictions for this game.
Expert Betting Picks
Chris Wood Anytime Goal Scorer (+120)
New Zealand striker Chris Wood has been in impressive form for Nottingham Forest this season, scoring 18 goals in 28 starts. This includes a goal against Manchester United in their previous fixture. Expected to lead the attack, Wood is a strong contender to score in this match.
Both Teams To Score (-130)
Despite Nottingham Forest`s reputation for a solid defense, they conceded two goals to Manchester United in their last meeting. Considering both teams` scoring records and Nottingham`s recent matches without a clean sheet, betting on both teams to score appears to be a compelling option. This bet is currently offered at odds of -130.
Nottingham Forest To Score in the First Half (+100)
In their previous encounter, Nottingham Forest made a quick start, scoring in the first two minutes against Manchester United. Given their ambition to climb higher in the EPL table, Nottingham Forest is likely to push for an early goal in this home game.
