The EFL Cup is back with another round of games this week, and on Wednesday at Old Trafford, Nottingham Forest will face Erik ten Hag’s impressive Manchester United team.
The Premier League standings currently have Nottingham Forest in 13th place, but the team has made progress throughout the season. In the first leg, the away team lost 3-0 at home, and they will need to get back on track in this match.
On the other hand, Manchester United, currently sitting in fourth place in the league, has improved under Erik ten Hag this season. In their previous match, the Red Devils defeated Reading with ease, winning 3-1, and they will attempt to repeat that feat this week.
Man United vs Nottm Forest Match Details :
- Manchester United – Nottingham Forest
- League Cup England
- Date – 01/02/2023
- Starting time – 20:00 UTC
Man United vs Nottm Forest Prediction :
To advance to the next round, Nottingham Forest will need a miracle to overcome their three-goal deficit. At the moment, Manchester United is the better team and should be able to win this game.
This season, Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United have made significant progress, and they will see the Carabao Cup as a chance to win a trophy. Alejandro Garnacho and Anthony Martial, among others, could start the game and will be determined to make an impact.
Prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Man United vs Nottm Forest Head to head :
In comparison to Nottingham Forest’s 33 victories, Manchester United has an impressive record against them, winning 50 of the 107 games played between the two teams. In their last two matches in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, Manchester United has scored six goals and only given up one goal. In the Premier League, Manchester United has lost their last two games, losing 3-2 to league leaders Arsenal in their previous outing.
In the Premier League, Nottingham Forest has staged an impressive comeback and is unbeaten in their last four matches, with two victories. The last time Manchester United played Nottingham Forest, they lost 2-1 in the Premier League in 1994. However, Manchester United has won eight of their last nine matches against the Foresters in all competitions.
Man United vs Nottm Forest Team news :
Key midfielder Christian Eriksen left the stadium on crutches after suffering an ankle injury during Man United’s victory over Reading. The Danish lynchpin is now out for at least three months. In addition to Donny van de Beek, Axel Tuanzebe, Scott McTominay, and Diogo Dalot, Luke Shaw will need to be evaluated due to illness. However, Ten Hag has confirmed that Anthony Martial and Jadon Sancho could both return to the squad here. Eriksen will be absent from the game.
Fred is expected to fill the void in the engine room for the time being in the event of a possible last-minute transfer swoop for an Eriksen stand-in. Ten Hag may also consider giving starts to players like Anthony Elanga and Alejandro Garnacho gave that his team has a comfortable cushion of three goals. Morgan Gibbs-White, an attacker for Nottingham Forest who played for Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining the club, has been ruled out of this match due to an ankle injury, much like Eriksen.
Man United vs Nottm Forest Betting tips :
- Tip 1: Result – Manchester United
- Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
- Tip 3: Manchester United to score first – Yes
- Tip 4: Alejandro Garnacho to score – Yes
Man United vs Nottm Forest Lineups :
Manchester United:
- De Gea;
- Wan-Bissaka, Martinez, Varane, Shaw;
- Casemiro, Fred;
- Elanga, Fernandes, Garnacho;
- Weghorst
Nottingham Forest:
- Hennessey;
- Aurier, Worrall, Boly, Lodi;
- Mangala, Danilo, Freuler;
- Scarpa; Johnson, Dennis
Man United vs Nottm Forest Where to Watch :
| Country | Channels |
| United Kingdom | BoxNation |
| Germany | DAZN, DAZN2 |
| United States | Fox Soccer Plus, ViX |
| France | Molotov, Free, L’Equipe, L’Equipe Web |
| Nepal | SONY TEN 3 HD, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3 |
| India | JioTV, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN 3, Sony LIV |
| Sri Lanka | Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD |