Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Predictions - March 4, 2026

Manchester City will likely secure a routine victory because their superior technical quality consistently breaks down low-block defences at the Etihad Stadium. Although the visitors will fight bravely, City’s depth will ensure they maintain the necessary intensity to claim all three points

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Date: Wednesday, 4^th March 2026

Time: 8:30 pm Nigerian time

The Manchester City second-half-of-season juggernaut is rolling, and the Sky Blues will seek a fifth straight Premier League win in Wednesday's clash with Nottingham Forest at the Etihad.

Pep Guardiola's men edged out Leeds United 1-0 on Saturday to keep their title fate in their own hands, while the Tricky Trees fell to a 2-1 loss at Brighton & Hove Albion.

Head-to-head:

• Manchester City have won six of the 13 Premier League meetings between the two teams.

• Nottingham Forest three recorded victories.

• The remaining four clashes ended in draws.

• Manchester City have scored 10 goals in their last five matches.

• Rayan Cherki is ranked 2nd in big chances created in the competition (14).

• Nottingham Forest have scored five goals in their last five matches.

• Nine of their last 10 encounters produced at least two goals.

Form:

• Manchester City in the league: D-W-W-W-W

• Manchester City in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W

• Nottingham Forest in the league: D-L-D-L-L

• Nottingham Forest in all competitions: D-W-L-L-L

Team News:

• Erling Haaland is out with an injury. Josko Gvardiol has an ankle injury. Rico Lewis and Mateo Kovacic have knocks and ankle trouble. O’Reilly is also dealing with a knock.

• Chris Wood is out with a knee injury. Willy Boly will also be miss this game. Murillo has a knee injury Ortega and Savona are both doubts with calf and knee issues.

Player(s) to watch:

• Antoine Semenyo commands attention. He has racked up fourteen goals and four assists across twenty-seven league appearances this term. His explosive physical presence and clinical finishing provide Pep Guardiola with a versatile attacking threat. This follows his high-profile transfer from Bournemouth during the winter window. This Ghanaian international consistently exploits spaces behind opposing full-backs with his raw pace. Forest defenders must stay sharp throughout the ninety minutes.

• Morgan Gibbs-White remains the creative heartbeat for Nottingham Forest. He has already secured seven goals and two assists in twenty-eight matches. The English playmaker carries the weight of the team’s transitions. His vision allows the visitors to move effectively from defensive blocks into dangerous counterattacks. He has the skill to punish any small mistakes in the City midfield. His performance sets the attacking rhythm for the Tricky Trees.