- Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United match will kick off at 22:00 EAT at the City Ground.
- Manchester United will be seeking their first back-to-back win of the season.
- The first leg saw Nottingham Forest defeat United 3-2 at Old Trafford.
Manchester United will be aiming for back-to-back victories for the first time this season when they travel to the City Ground on Tuesday night to face Champions League hopefuls Nottingham Forest.
Fresh from advancing to the Europa League quarter-finals and securing a win against Leicester City two weeks ago before the international break, United may have experienced their best moment of the 2024/25 season.
They will now look to build on that momentum.
With the top four still out of reach, as they currently sit in 13th place, winning the Europa League has become paramount for manager Ruben Amorim.
This victory could secure them a spot in next season’s Champions League.
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Meanwhile, Nuno EspÃrito Santo’s side is having their best season not by chance, but through consistent performance.
After finishing 17th last season, just two places above relegation, they are now competing for a Champions League spot in the 2025/26 season.
Currently in third place with 54 points, they are five points ahead of fourth-placed Chelsea and four points behind second-placed Arsenal, with nine matches remaining.
Additionally, Forest are just two steps away from winning the FA Cup after securing a spot in the semi-finals by eliminating Brighton in a penalty shootout over the weekend, where they will now face Manchester City.
The hosts enter this match with back-to-back wins before the international break, having beaten Manchester City 1-0 and then thrashed Ipswich Town 2-4 away, giving them a boost of confidence ahead of facing the Red Devils.
What time does the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United match start?
The match will kick off at 22:00 EAT (East Africa Time) on Tuesday at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd Team News
One of Forest’s key strikers, Chris Wood, is a major doubt for this match. He missed the FA Cup quarter-final against Brighton due to a hip injury sustained while representing New Zealand during the international break.
Morgan Gibbs-White, who was substituted just before the end of extra time after colliding with a post, may also be a doubt, but he will be reassessed.
On the other hand, things are improving for Manchester United, with five players who had been sidelined returning to the squad.
Mason Mount, who was an unused substitute in the King Power Stadium match before the break, could feature in the starting lineup after missing the last four months, with his last appearance dating back to December 2024.
Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Altay Bayindir, and Tom Heaton have all returned to training and could be available for selection.
However, manager Ruben Amorim mentioned that Luke Shaw is still not fully fit to play in this match.
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Patrick Dorgu is available for selection after serving a three-match suspension for his red card against Ipswich Town, and could make his Premier League return.
However, Lisandro MartÃnez, Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Ayden Heaven, and Jonny Evans will remain sidelined due to various injuries.
Possible Starting Lineups
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Dominguez, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Awoniyi.
Manchester United: Onana, Dalot, De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund, Zirkzee.
Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd Head-to-Head Record
In their last five encounters, Manchester United has won three times, while Forest has secured two victories. Notably, these two teams have never drawn during this stretch. Their most recent clash saw Nottingham Forest defeat United 3-2 at Old Trafford on December 7 of last year.
- Nottingham Forest: 2 wins
- Manchester United: 3 wins
- Draws: 0
Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd Current Form (All Competitions)
- Nottingham Forest: LDWWWW
- Manchester United: WLDDWW
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Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd Prediction
Manchester United has had a two-week break to prepare, and with their squad receiving a boost from returning players, they will be eager to secure their second consecutive league win and avenge their loss in the first leg to Forest.
For Nottingham Forest, every match is critical as they continue to chase a Champions League spot for next season while maintaining their impressive form.
This match promises to be an exciting contest, with both teams fighting for the maximum points. Given that their last five encounters have never ended in a draw, we can expect another thrilling encounter.