The Football Pro

The match, decoded.

Premier League

Manchester United FC v Nottingham Forest FC

Reasoning, confidence, and risk for this 1X2 call.

Liverpool FC 1–1 Chelsea FC Sunderland AFC 0–0 Manchester Unite… Fulham FC 0–1 AFC Bournemouth Brighton & Hove … 3–0 Wolverhampton Wa… Manchester City … 3–0 Brentford FC Burnley FC 2–2 Aston Villa FC Crystal Palace F… 2–2 Everton FC Nottingham Fores… 1–1 Newcastle United… West Ham United … 0–1 Arsenal FC Tottenham Hotspu… 1–1 Leeds United FC

AI pick breakdown

Selection: Manchester United FC win. Open full news hub

75% confidence
Sun 17 May 2026, 12:30 Pending
Manchester United FC crest Manchester United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC crest Nottingham Forest FC
AI selection

Manchester United FC win

Stored as Home Win

Odds: 1.65 Return (incl stake): Not settled Not settled

AI reasoning

Manchester United has a strong recent form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches and a solid season league form, scoring in 88.9% of their matches. Nottingham Forest, while on a good run recently, has a weaker overall season performance and has struggled defensively, conceding in 75% of their matches.

Risk

Nottingham Forest's recent form could indicate potential for an upset, but their overall season performance suggests they may struggle against a top team like Manchester United.

Table & broadcasts

Side-by-side Premier League snapshot for this fixture, then UK TV/radio where listed.

Stat Home Manchester United FC Away Nottingham Forest FC
League position 3 16
Played 36 36
Goals for 63 45
Goals against 48 47
Points 65 43

UK broadcast listings

Not broadcasted

Match news

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