Live Score Preview: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Prediction, Odds, Lineup, Head-To-Head & Telecast

The magic of the FA Cup continues as Nottingham Forest, the lower-league giant slayers, welcome Premier League giants Manchester United to the City Ground in a highly anticipated quarter-final clash. This historic stadium will witness an enthralling encounter between a team aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time in nearly three decades and a team hungry for their first FA Cup triumph since 2016.

Match Detail:

• Date & Time: Wednesday, March 1st, 2024, at 19:45 GMT
• Venue: City Ground, Nottingham, England
• Match: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
• Competition: FA Cup (Quarter-Final)

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Live Score

Prediction:

This FA Cup quarter-final encounter is difficult to predict due to the unpredictability of the competition and the inconsistent form of both teams. However, here’s a breakdown of the key factors:

Nottingham Forest:

• Home advantage: Playing at the City Ground with their passionate fans behind them will be a significant boost for Forest.
• FA Cup history: Forest have a good recent record in the FA Cup, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in 23 years and defeating Manchester United in 4 of their last 5 FA Cup meetings.
• Nothing to lose: As underdogs, Forest will be playing with freedom and potentially cause an upset.

Manchester United:

• Squad strength and experience: Manchester United possess a more talented and experienced squad overall, especially in crucial positions.
• Motivation for silverware: The FA Cup represents a realistic chance for Manchester United to win a trophy this season, which could be a morale booster.

Odds:

• Nottingham Forest to win: 9/2 (5.50)
• Draw: 14/5 (3.80)
• Manchester United to win: 3/4 (1.75)

Lineups (Predicted):

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1):

• Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson (on loan from Manchester United)
• Defenders: Joe Worrall, Steve Cook, Jack Colback, Neco Williams
• Midfielders: Lewis O’Brien, Ryan Yates, Morgan Gibbs-White
• Forwards: Jesse Lingard, Brennan Johnson, Emmanuel Dennis

Manchester United (4-2-3-1):

• Goalkeeper: David de Gea
• Defenders: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphaël Varane, Lisandro Martínez, Harry Maguire
• Midfielders: Casemiro, Christian Eriksen
• Forwards: Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Elanga, Marcus Rashford

Head-to-Head Record

Overall:

• Total Matches Played: 112
• Nottingham Forest Wins: 33
• Manchester United Wins: 58
• Draws: 21
• Nottingham Forest Goals Scored: 146
• Manchester United Goals Scored: 220

FA Cup:

• Total FA Cup Meetings: 10
• Nottingham Forest Wins: 5
• Manchester United Wins: 5
• Draws: 0

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches):

• Nottingham Forest: W-D-L-D-L
• Manchester United: W-D-L-W-L

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