Manchester City awaits Nottingham Forest at the Etihad this Saturday afternoon. The Premier League champions play against the team who performed solidly against several top EPL clubs and has no respect for either of them.
Before Betting on Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest
The Citizens experienced a frustrating encounter with Red Star in the UEFA Champions League, initially falling behind but triumphing in the end, 3-1. Undoubtedly, this victory will serve as a wake-up call for the reigning champions, sharpening their focus as they prepare to face Forest.
Erling Haaland couldn’t find his tempo on the field back on Thursday, missing too many chances against the Serbian champions. The Citizens had 22 shots at the moment when they conceded the first goal, not being able to convert a single one.
Forest resides in the upper echelons of the league table, having clinched two victories, suffering two failures with one draw, against Chelsea at Stamford. Both defeats came on the road, at the hands of Manchester United and Arsenal. In either of these two situations, the two-time European champs had the lead but weren’t able to keep it.
Their reliance on swift counter-attacks is evident, but their midfield lacks the nerve necessary to effectively defend in the moments when the rivals go full speed ahead. That’s why Forest lost the two events despite being up.
Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest Premier League Offshore Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Manchester City | Draw | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | 1.15 | 9.25 | 18 |
| MyBookie | 1.15 | 8.50 | 16.75 |
| BetUS | 1.15 | 8.50 | 16 |
| SportsBetting.ag | 1.15 | 9.25 | 18 |
| XBet | 1.15 | 8.50 | 16.75 |
Haaland can’t and won’t have two games in a row in which he struggles to score. Overall, City was supposed to score at least six goals against the Red Star, simply, the luck was with the Serbian team on Tuesday night. That’s why Forest has to pay, and anything other than the hosts’ high triumph, in this case, is going to be a big sensation.
