In an upcoming Premier League match, Nottingham Forest will host Manchester United for their second encounter this season. Nottingham Forest, currently positioned third in the league, has a recent history of success against Manchester United, having won their last two league games, including a 3-2 victory on December 7th.
Manchester United, sitting at 13th in the Premier League, is showing signs of recovery after a challenging season start. They enter this match undefeated in their last seven games across all competitions.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET at City Ground in West Bridgford, Nottingham, England. Bookmakers currently favor Nottingham Forest as the home team with odds of +130, while Manchester United is considered the underdog at +220. Odds for a draw are set at +230, and the over/under for total goals is 2.5.
Expert soccer analyst Jon `Buckets` Eimer, known for his successful predictions, has shared his insights for this game.
Eimer`s Premier League picks for the Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United match on Tuesday include:
Expert Picks
Chris Wood to Score Anytime (+120)
Chris Wood, Nottingham Forest`s New Zealand striker, has been in impressive form this season, scoring 18 goals in 28 starts. This includes a goal against Manchester United in their previous match. Despite a recent hip injury, Wood is expected to lead Nottingham Forest`s attack.
Both Teams to Score (-130)
While Nottingham Forest boasts a strong defense, they conceded two goals to Manchester United in their last meeting. Both teams have demonstrated a consistent ability to score goals this season, averaging over one goal per game. Betting odds for both teams to score are available at -130.
Nottingham Forest to Score in the First Half (+100)
In their previous match, Nottingham Forest`s Nikola Milenkovic scored in the opening minutes. With Nottingham Forest aiming to climb higher in the league standings, an early goal is anticipated in this game.
Adrian Whitmore