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Nottingham Forest vs Man United Tips - All Square EFL Cup Semi Final?

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 23 Jan 2023

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Marc Thomas 23 Jan 2023

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Nottingham Forest vs Man United predictions for Wednesday’s EFL Cup match
The fixture is being played at the City Ground (20:00 GMT)
Man United are unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 matches
Can in-form Forest keep the scores level in the first leg?
Preview, stats & team news

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Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last 8 home matches (Getty Images)

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Nottingham Forest are solid at home and held some top sides at the City Ground this season. United are likely to rotate after a tough run of recent fixtures and there is value on a first-leg draw.

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Head-to-Head
Nottingham Forest Form
Nottingham Forest Team News
Man United Form
Man United Team News
Nottingham Forest vs Man United FAQ

Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last 8 home matches
Man United are unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 matches

Head-to-Head

Man United have a 49-33 advantage against Nottingham Forest in 106 meetings with 24 draws.

Nottingham Forest Form

Nottingham Forest came back from a goal down to draw 1-1 at Bournemouth last time out. The Reds conceded early, hit back with 1.64 expected goals and Sam Surridge equalised in the second half.

Forest are unbeaten in their last three matches. A 2-0 victory against Leicester followed a penalty win against Wolves in the EFL Cup (1-1).

Steve Cooper’s side have beaten Grimsby (3-0), Tottenham (2-0), Blackburn (4-1) and Wolves so far in the EFL Cup.

Nottingham Forest Team News

Forward Ryan Yates is doubtful.

Goalkeeper Dean Henderson and defenders Omar Richards, Moussa Niakhate and Giulian Biancone are out.

Midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate and striker Taiwo Awoniyi are also out.

Man United Form

Man United’s eight match unbeaten run ended with a 3-2 loss at Arsenal on Sunday. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Lisandro Martínez weren’t enough to prevent an Arsenal victory.

The defeat followed a disappointing draw at Crystal Palace (1-1) and a win against Man City (2-1).

Erik Ten Hag’s side progressed past Aston Villa (4-2), Burnley (2-0) and Charlton (3-0) in the EFL Cup this season.

Man United Team News

Midfielder Casemiro is available after his suspension.

Forward Anthony Martial could return to the squad.

Midfielder Donny van de Beek, forward Jadon Sancho and defenders Diogo Dalot and Axel Tuanzebe are out.

Nottingham Forest vs Man United FAQ

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Verdict

Nottm Forest v Man Utd

Forest often contain teams at the City Ground and United’s intensity is likely to drop after tough recent fixtures. A cagey first-leg encounter is expected, with a draw expected.

Draw

Full Time Result

@11/4 - 3 Units

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1-1 Draw

Correct Score

@6/1 - 1 Unit