Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: Head-to-Head, Results and Match Information

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City brings together Premier League head-to-head history, previous match results and the statistics behind their meetings. In the five league fixtures before November 2026, Manchester City won three, Nottingham Forest won once and the clubs drew once; their latest encounter ended 2–2 on 4 March 2026.

The teams’ results and goals provide a lasting record, while lineups, injuries, live scores, match highlights and available football odds change from one fixture to the next. This guide separates their verified meeting history from the matchday information that needs updating as a new game takes place.

Manchester City won three of the last five Premier League meetings before 7 November 2026, with one Forest victory and one draw. The most recent game finished 2–2 at the Etihad Stadium in March 2026; Forest’s last win in that sequence came at home, 1–0, in March 2025.

Across a wider sample of nine Premier League meetings before the November fixture, Forest recorded one win, three draws and five defeats against City. That is a different scope from the five-match table, not an all-time record.

Nottingham Forest’s six goals from 152 Premier League shots before the November 2026 game gave them a shot-conversion rate of about four per cent. Their attacking volume was high, but their scoring return was the lowest in the league at that stage. Forest had also failed to score in four consecutive home league matches.

Manchester City had generated 18.3 expected goals (xG) during the same early-season period, according to the Opta figures published in Forest’s pre-match briefing. This statistic estimates the quality of chances created; it does not tell readers who will win a future fixture.

City had opened the league season with seven successive victories before defeats to Aston Villa and Brighton. Forest were 19th after one win, three draws and five losses from nine league games, while City were second. Those positions describe the standings before 7 November 2026, not a continually updated table.

The Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Premier League fixture on Saturday 7 November 2026 was scheduled at the City Ground in Nottingham for 17:30 GMT. That corresponds to 20:30 East Africa Time. The match formed part of the 2026/27 league season, with Forest at home and City travelling from Manchester.

The kickoff and venue are historical facts for this specific meeting. For newer Nottingham Forest and Manchester City fixtures, check an updated football schedule rather than assuming these details apply to another match.

Pre-match team news for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City included Igor Jesus returning to training after a calf injury and Nicolás Domínguez missing out with a recurring hamstring problem. City confirmed Antoine Semenyo was unavailable with a knee injury, while Nico O’Reilly was not fully fit and his involvement remained uncertain.

These updates describe squad availability before the November 2026 match, not confirmed starting lineups. The starting XI, substitutions and minutes played must come from the official matchday team sheets or a maintained match record.

Match results, live scores, goal updates, confirmed lineups and statistics change as the fixture unfolds. For current football scores, fixtures and standings, use SportPesa Score. The service provides current football information without turning an archived H2H article into an inaccurate live commentary page.

For match highlights, use authorized video releases from the Premier League or the clubs once available. Previous results in the H2H table remain part of the historical record; the latest completed meeting should be added once its final score is verified.

Readers looking for a Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City prediction often compare previous scores, league position, recent form, goals and injury news. The five-match head-to-head record favoured City before November 2026, while Forest’s home victory in March 2025 shows why past results are context rather than certainty about the next game.

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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City can be followed through its recorded Premier League results, changing match statistics and future fixtures. The 2–2 draw in March 2026 and Forest’s 1–0 home win in March 2025 are part of the historical record, while team news, current standings and the next meeting require fresh information. Follow SportPesa Score for updated football data and explore SportPesa Global’s available markets for eligible upcoming matches.

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