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Premier League Matchweek 21
Manchester City crestManchester CityLWLWL
15:00
Saturday 16 January 2027 · UK time
Nottingham Forest crestNottingham ForestLLDLW
Etihad Stadium, Manchester Add to calendar

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Match preview

Manchester City host Nottingham Forest in Premier League Matchweek 21 on Saturday 16 January 2027, 15:00 (UK time) at Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

Manchester City sit 3rd with 21 points from 10 matches, 12 points ahead of 16th-placed Nottingham Forest.

Manchester City are in mixed form (2W 0D 3L in their last 5). Nottingham Forest are in mixed form (1W 1D 3L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Manchester City a 55% chance of victory, Nottingham Forest 24% and the draw 21%. It makes Manchester City the favourites, with expected goals of 2.09 against 1.31.

In the last 9 meetings, Manchester City have won 6, Nottingham Forest 1, with 2 draws.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest?

Kick-off is Saturday 16 January 2027, 15:00 UK time.

Where is Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest played?

The match is played at Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

Who is predicted to win Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest?

Our Poisson data model rates Manchester City at 55%, the draw at 21% and Nottingham Forest at 24%. The most likely single scoreline is 2-1. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.

What is the head-to-head record between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest?

In their last 9 meetings: Manchester City 6 wins, Nottingham Forest 1 wins, 2 draws.