Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Manchester United 71 draws3 Nottingham Forest
11
Meetings
3.09
Goals / game
45%
Both teams scored
64%
Over 2.5 goals
Manchester United

Facts about Manchester United

Scored in10/11 (91%)
Conceded in6/11 (55%)
Goals scored22 · 2/game
Longest winning streak5
Longest unbeaten run5
Longest losing streak2
Longest run without a win3
Nottingham Forest

Facts about Nottingham Forest

Scored in6/11 (55%)
Conceded in10/11 (91%)
Goals scored12 · 1.09/game
Longest winning streak2
Longest unbeaten run3
Longest losing streak5
Longest run without a win5
By competition
CompetitionManchester UnitedDrawNottingham ForestGames
Premier League4138
League Cup2002
FA Cup1001
All competitions71311

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Manchester United2097
gap 33
2064Nottingham Forest
2196167620222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Manchester United
40%
Draw
30%
Nottingham Forest
30%

All meetings

11 matches on record

17 May 2026
Premier League
Manchester UnitedManchester United3–2Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
BTTSO2.5
1 Nov 2025
Premier League
Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest2–2Manchester UnitedManchester United
BTTSO2.5
1 Apr 2025
Premier League
Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest1–0Manchester UnitedManchester United
BTTSO2.5

Manchester United recent form

Nottingham Forest recent form

Manchester United has gone head to head with Nottingham Forest 11 times since 2022, winning 7 and scoring 22 goals. Nottingham Forest, in turn, has won 3 and scored 12 goals. There has been 1 draw between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 45% of games and 64% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 3.09 goals per game.