Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Predictions

Both teams are looking to complete the double over one another, Manchester City are likely to secure a spot in the FA Cup final as they might defeat Nottingham Forest.

Match info: FA Cup semi final

Venue: Wembley Stadium, London

Date: Sunday, 27^th April 2025

Time: 4:30 pm Nigerian time

Still aiming to salvage a sorry season with a second FA Cup crown in three years, Manchester City take to the Wembley turf once again for a tantalising semi-final showdown with Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

By the time the first whistle blows on April 27, both teams will have learned whether Aston Villa or Crystal Palace will be awaiting the victor in the showpiece event next month.

Head-to-head:

• Nottingham Forest have won 1 of the last 6 meetings between the two teams.
• Manchester City have recorded 4 victories.
• The other clash ended in a draw.
• Both sides have won a match each against one another this season.
• Manchester City are undefeated in their last five matches.
• Nottingham Forest have won two of their last five fixtures.
• Only 1 of their last 8 encounters produced goal-goal.

Form:

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

Team News:

• Nottingham Forest will be without the services of Eric da Silva Moreira and Jota Silva as they are injured. Ola Aina’s availability depends on his match fitness.
• Erling Haaland, Rodri, Ederson, John Stones, and Nathan Ake are injured and will not be in action for Manchester City.

Player(s) to watch:

• Chris Wood is in sensational form for Nottingham Forest. Although he is yet to score a goal in the FA Cup this season, Chris Wood has been an important asset and the formula of success for the Garibaldis. The New Zealand forward will be keen to score against Man City.
• Omar Marmoush will have an important role to play in the attacking front for the Cityzens here. Although Omar Marmoush has only scored a couple of goals in the last five games, the 26-year-old has also shown some good performances for Manchester City this season. He will be looking for another good one.