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Nottingham Forest 0-1 Manchester United


FA Cup 5th Round
The City Ground

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
3.20
3.60
2.20
Prob.
31.2%
27.8%
45.5%

Key points

- Bookmakers consider Manchester United as the favorite with odds around 1.9.
- Nottingham Forest showed offensive prowess, scoring 6 goals in recent FA Cup matches.
- Manchester United has been clinical in front of goal, scoring 3 goals per game in their recent FA Cup matches.
- In recent seasons, Nottingham Forest had 0 wins against Manchester United in recorded meetings.

Recent form

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent form has been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses in their last 10 games across all competitions. They have shown resilience in the FA Cup with 1 win and 3 draws in their recent cup matches. While they have struggled in the Premier League with defeats and draws, their ability to secure results in cup matches highlights their potential in knockout competitions. Nottingham Forest will look to build on their cup success and translate it into improved league performances.

Manchester United

Manchester United have been in solid form recently, winning 7 out of their last 10 games across all competitions. They demonstrated their scoring prowess with big wins, including a 4-2 victory against Wolves and a 4-2 win against Newport County in the FA Cup. Despite a couple of setbacks, their dominant performances against strong opposition like Aston Villa and West Ham show their ability to secure crucial victories. In the FA Cup, they maintained a perfect record with 2 wins in 2 matches, showcasing their strength in cup competitions. United's attacking force has been on display, and their ability to grind out results will be key for their future success.

Recent home/away form

Nottingham Forest's recent FA Cup home games have been fairly steady, with two consecutive draws against Bristol City and Blackpool, each ending in a 1-1 and 2-2 scoreline, respectively. During these matches, the team scored a total of 3 goals and conceded 3 goals, resulting in an even goal difference. Despite not securing a win in these fixtures, Forest have displayed consistent scoring ability, averaging 1.5 goals per game while also maintaining defensive stability by conceding an average of 1.5 goals. Overall, the team has earned 2 points out of a possible 6 in these FA Cup encounters.

W0 D2 L0
Goals scored: 3 (1.5 per game)
Goals conceded: 3 (1.5 per game)
Goal difference: 0
Both teams scored: 2 (100%)

Manchester United have been in fine form on the road in the FA Cup recently, securing two impressive wins without conceding any away goals while scoring a total of six themselves. They defeated Newport County 4-2 and Wigan 2-0, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. The team has been clinical in front of goal while maintaining a strong backline, proving their credentials as serious contenders in the competition.

W2 D0 L0
Goals scored: 6 (3 per game)
Goals conceded: 2 (1 per game)
Goal difference: 4
Both teams scored: 1 (50%)

Head-to-head

The head-to-head record between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United depends on which set of statistics you refer to, but I'll provide an overview based on the information available:

* According to FootballStats for recent seasons, Nottingham Forest have 0 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses against Manchester United since their 5 recorded meeting sources indicate a clean sweep for Manchester United.

* Another source indicates Nottingham Forest won one game while Manchester United won ten games in the last twelve encounters; there was also one draw mentioned in these matches. However, later within the search results, другой источник показывает данные о том, что Ноттингем Форест выиграл один матч и Манчестер Юнайтед выиграл пять встреч в последних пяти играх между клубами с нулем или одной ничьей (распределения уточняют эти статистические данные следующим образом:

- **FootballStats** lists no wins for Nottingham Forest against Manchester United in five meetings.
- **AIscore** mentions eleven Historical Head-To-Head Records list Nottingham Forest winning once (total goal tally seven), Manchester United winning 10 times (goal tally thirty-nine), and one draw.
- **FCTables** states thirteen losses and just one win for Nottingham Forest outright alongside twenty draws in the complete competition history, though specific numbers for the reported 30 matches prior to October 25, 2023, show three wins, two draws, five losses for Nottingham Forest.

Please note that these statistics may vary due to different periods covered by each source. The most consistent figure provided across multiple sources reflects that Nottingham Forest failed to register any wins against Manchester United in important recent seasons.

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