Manchester United’s final home game of the 2025-26 season sees them take on Nottingham Forest.
With Michael Carrick now reportedly in the frame to be named Red Devils boss on a permanent basis, this Sunday afternoon fixture takes on extra significance.
For Forest, it is a bit of a free hit given Premier League safety has already been secured.
So we could be in for a thoroughly entertaining match at Old Trafford, and here is our full sports betting preview.
We have also picked out some tips based on the latest Premier League odds, and remember you can combine some match picks into one handy wager with NetBet’s brilliant Bet Builder feature.
Where can I watch Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest in the UK?
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30pm UK time.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Preview
Recent results
United’s three match winning run in the Premier League came to an end last weekend with a 0-0 draw at Sunderland. The Red Devils previously beat Chelsea (0-1), Brentford (2-1) and Liverpool (3-2), and have suffered just one home defeat since Carrick took charge.
Forest drew 1-1 with Newcastle last time out, a Premier League match which followed the humbling 4-0 loss to Aston Villa in the Europa League semi-final second leg. But Vitor Pereira’s men have been brilliant on the road in the top flight of late, winning each of the last three vs Tottenham (0-3), Sunderland (0-5) and Chelsea (1-3).
Head-to-head record
Interestingly, Forest have won three of the last four Premier League meetings, including the 3-2 success at Old Trafford last season.
The two sides drew 2-2 at the City Ground earlier in the campaign, with Amad Diallo salvaging a point late on for United – who were under Ruben Amorim’s rule at the time.
Team news
Matthijs de Ligt is unlikely to return to the United squad before the end of the season. Casemiro, Benjamin Sesko and Manuel Ugarte are injury doubts for this fixture.
Callum Hudson-Odoi, John Victor, Willy Boly and Nicolo Savona are long-term absentees for Forest, while Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo, Ibrahim Sangare, Ola Aina, Dan Ndoye and Zach Abbott are all doubts.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Man Utd are heavy favourites ahead of kick-off at a price of 1.60. A victory for Forest is at long odds of 4.70, while the draw here is 4.10.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips
Total goals – Over 2.5 @ 1.55
Recent matches at Old Trafford have been a haven for this pick. Over 2.5 goals were scored in each of the last five games at the stadium, while 12 goals were netted in Forest’s last three away games. So we could be in for a high-scoring affair in Manchester.
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.60
And if you want slightly more value on a selection reliant on at least two goals being scored, this BTTS pick could be the way to go. It has landed in each of the last five matches at Old Trafford, as well as in the previous two clashes between these sides at the Theatre of Dreams.
Player to score or assist – Bruno Fernandes @ 1.53
Fernandes has featured regularly in our Premier League tips this season – and with good reason. The Portuguese playmaker has eight goals and 19 assists in the top flight, recording at least one contribution in 21 of his 33 appearances. The stats speak for themselves, and we are backing him to deliver on his final Old Trafford outing of the campaign.
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