The 2-0 defeat at Arsenal in midweek laid bare Manchester United’s attacking weaknesses, but new boss Ruben Amorim will relish the opportunity to bounce back at Old Trafford, where his side have shown greater attacking threat, winning their last four home matches and scoring at least two goals in each.
While United have struggled away from home, they often transform in front of their own fans. None exemplifies this better than Bruno Fernandes, who has been on fire at Old Trafford, notching up 11 goal contributions in his last 10 home appearances.
Amorim may have endured his first defeat as United manager at the Emirates, but there were positives to take, especially in the team’s improved defensive organisation. That should give him confidence heading into this clash, especially as United have scored in all 14 of their Premier League encounters with Forest.
United’s strong home form and consistent scoring against Forest become even more compelling when contrasted with Forest’s struggles on the road against the Premier League’s traditional ‘big six’.
While Forest have punched above their weight so far this season, their trips to the league’s elite raise the biggest question marks against whatever European dreams manager Nuno Espírito Santo may harbour.
Identical 3-0 defeats in their last two away trips to Arsenal and Manchester City underline Forest’s difficulties against elite opposition on the road – an ominous sign as they head to Old Trafford. Add to that a run of three losses in their last four matches, and it becomes even more glaring the scale of Forest’s challenge.
Additionally, Forest’s main goal threat, Chris Wood, is suffering a dip, scoring just once in his last four games. So, it’s hard to see where the goals will come from, or how Forest can get anything out of this encounter.
Betting Tip: Man Utd to Win & Man Utd Over 1.5 Goals
07/12 18:30 Manchester United – Nottingham Forest Man Utd to Win & Man Utd Over 1.5 Goals @ 2.12 (1xbet)
This clash pits a United side, who have won four on the bounce at home with at least two goals scored in each, against a Forest team that struggle away from home, particularly against the top teams.
Add in Forest’s three losses in their last four games and United’s impressive scoring record in this fixture, and it’s hard to imagine anything other than a convincing victory for the Red Devils.
United will be desperate to put the Arsenal loss behind them, and with Old Trafford as their stage, Saturday’s match against a road-sick Nottingham Forest feels like the perfect opportunity to do just that.
Back Manchester United to Win and Manchester United Over 1.5 Goals at 2.12 odds on 1xbet.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest - Man Utd to Win & Man Utd Over 1.5 Goals @ 2.12
Probable Lineups:
- Manchester: Onana (GK); Yoro, De Ligt, Martínez; Diallo, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dalot; Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee.
- Forest: Sels (GK); Aina, Milenković, Murillo, Moreno; Yates, Anderson; Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Elanga; Wood.
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