Since falling to a 1-0 defeat against Tottenham in February, Ruben Amorim’s side have suffered just one loss in their last seven games across all competitions, and that was via a penalty shootout in the FA Cup fifth round at the hands of Fulham.
Facing a Forest side fresh off sealing an FA Cup semi-final place and on course for Champions League qualification will be a test of United’s credentials as they seek revenge for the 3-2 loss at Old Trafford in the reverse fixture earlier in the season.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have overcome a minor blip in the league, unbeaten in three now and are out to beat the Red Devils for a third league game in succession.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 8pm BST kick-off on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
The match will take place at the City Ground.
Where to watch Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports.
Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Free highlights: In the UK, Match of the Day will air highlights from the game on BBC One at 10.40pm BST on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United team news
Nottingham Forest could hand recalls to Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi after they started on the bench in Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final penalty shootout win over Brighton.
As for the Red Devils, five senior players resumed training during the international break in a massive selection boost for Amorim.
Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro are both expected to be in the squad, but the match comes too soon for Kobbie Mainoo and Jonny Evans. Luke Shaw is building towards a first appearance since December but is not yet ready.
Meanwhile, youngster Ayden Heaven – who was stretchered off against Leicester – has avoided serious injury.
Luke Shaw’s last United appearance was as a substitute in the 4-0 win over Everton on December 1
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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United prediction
Man United are still very much a working progress under Ruben Amorim and there’s not a lot to take from the 3-0 win over a very poor Leicester side. In fact, their last two wins in the league have come against teams in the bottom three.
Therefore the game against Forest should provide a clearer indication as to where they’re currently at. Though facing a side unbeaten in their last nine at home across all competitions – a run that includes draws with Liverpool and Arsenal as well as a win over Man City – highlights the size of the task.
Nottingham Forest to win 2-1
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Nottingham Forest wins: 35
Manchester United wins: 54
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United match odds
Nottingham Forest to win: 11/10
Manchester United to win: 21/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
