| Moneyline Pick | Manchester City to Win (-244) |
| Player Prop | Rayan Cherki 1+ Assist (+225) |
| Same Game Parlay | Manchester City to Win + Rayan Cherki 1+ Assist + Both Teams to Score – No (+525) |
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Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Main Match Info
- Date and Time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 02:30 PM EST
- Venue: Etihad Stadium
- Location: Manchester, England
- Last H2H match: Nottingham 1-2 Manchester City (2025/26 PL Season, December 2025)
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Manchester City to Win
- Odds: -244 (Tonybet)
Man City sit second in the table with 59 points from 28 matches. They also have the best home record in the Premier League, with 35 points.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are 17th with 27, only two points above the relegation zone. They’ve now lost three consecutive games across all competitions.
Firmly in the title race, Pep Guardiola’s men can’t afford to drop points. They have also dominated this fixture at the Etihad, winning the last three home meetings (11-0 on aggregate). Another City victory looks likely.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Rayan Cherki 1+ Assist
- Odds: +225 (Tonybet)
In the 2025/26 season, Cherki has been one of the most prolific creators in the Premier League. He has recorded seven assists, and his 0.98 assists per 90 is the highest among players with at least 450 minutes played.
Cherki was directly involved in both goals when these teams last met at the City Ground in December.
Tactically, he plays in a position where the Cityzens ask him to combine in tight spaces, link play, and find runners between the lines. Given Forest’s tendency to concede space between midfield and defence, his chances of providing an assist are high.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Manchester City to Win + Rayan Cherki 1+ Assist + Both Teams to Score – No
- Odds: +525 (Tonybet)
Manchester City to Win: Man City are in outstanding form, with seven consecutive home wins with an aggregate score of 24-3. Another home victory looks very likely.
Rayan Cherki 1+ Assist: As City’s primary creator in advanced areas, Cherki should see plenty of the ball. With sustained pressure and attacking volume at home, he’s well positioned to deliver at least one assist.
Both Teams to Score – No: City have conceded only eight goals in their last 10 matches. At the Etihad, they’ve kept four clean sheets in their previous six games. Against a struggling Forest side, Guardiola’s men are well equipped to shut the door defensively.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Team News
Manchester City Team News
City are finding ways to win even when they’re not at their sharpest. In a 0-1 victory over Leeds, they generated 1.77 xG but faced an early scare, with Leeds producing 1.24 xG in the first half. Still, Guardiola’s men managed to contain the game and claimed all three points.
Despite Erling Haaland’s absence, Antoine Semenyo has maintained excellent form. The Ghanaian scored a late goal in the first half against Leeds and now has 14 goals to his account. Rayan Ait-Nouri was phenomenal in defence and won all of his 11 duels.
The biggest question is Erling Haaland. He missed the Leeds match after picking up a minor knock in training. There’s also a new concern surrounding Nico O’Reilly. Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic are both sidelined.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Forest’s recent encounters have been upsetting. At Brighton (2-1), they generated only 0.79 xG while allowing 1.32 xGA. Against Liverpool (0-1), their attack was more competitive (1.19 xG), yet they still conceded 1.73 xGA and four big chances.
Morgan Gibbs-White, the team’s creative hub between the lines, found the net against Brighton. The Tricky Trees’ most reliable scorer this season has been Igor Jesus (12 league goals), while Callum Hudson-Odoi provides the wide running that creates their best transition moments.
Chris Wood and Willy Boly are out with injuries. Knee problems have also kept Nicolò Savona and John Victor out, while Stefan Ortega is questionable. Matz Sels is back after missing five games.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest: Where to Watch (Canada)
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