Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City prediction, team news and lineups (Nov. 7, 2026)

The Forest vs City Premier League fixture on November 7 pairs teams at opposite ends of the October 25 standings. City led with 21 points from eight games; Forest were 18th with six. Across their five most recent league games, Forest outshot every opponent but won just once.

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When is Forest vs City?

• Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026.
• Kickoff: 5:30 p.m. GMT / 12:30 p.m. ET.
• Competition: Premier League.

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What is the Forest vs City prediction?

In sports prediction markets, draws can have a separate price. On October 25, 2026, a City win was priced at 59%, a draw at 24% and a Forest win at 21%. These market-implied probabilities can change; check OG.com for current prices.

City scored 13 goals in their five most recent league games, including six by Erling Haaland. Forest scored four in their corresponding five-game run despite taking 101 shots to their opponents' 46. Forest may need to convert more of those chances to keep pace with City's scoring.

What is the latest Forest and City team news?

Forest's central defense remains a selection question, while City could be without Antoine Semenyo in attack.

Will Milenkovic and Murillo start for Forest?

Oliver Glasner used a 3-4-2-1 with Daniel Muñoz and Neco Williams at wing-back, and Morgan Gibbs-White and Dan Ndoye behind Liam Delap. Nikola Milenkovic and Murillo both started at Ipswich on October 23, but undated injury listings also show them as unavailable. Their status for November 7 is uncertain.

Glasner said on October 22 that Igor Jesus could return against City if his recovery went perfectly, though he questioned whether to risk him before the international break. Jesus missed the Ipswich game the following day.

Who could support Haaland for City?

Enzo Maresca used a 4-2-3-1 at Villa, with Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernández in central midfield, Iliman Ndiaye and Jérémy Doku in the attacking line, and Haaland up front. Haaland scored City's goal in the 2–1 defeat. Maresca attributed his halftime substitutions of Marc Guéhi and Rayan Cherki to yellow cards.

An October 25 local report said Semenyo, who missed the Villa game, was expected to be sidelined for around two months. If that timeline holds, City would be without him against Forest.

How could Forest and City line up?

Forest's projected back three depends on Milenkovic and Murillo being available. City's projection follows the shape Maresca used at Villa.

How could Forest set up in a 3-4-2-1?

• Goalkeeper: Matz Sels.
• Back three: Jair Cunha, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo.
• Wing-backs: Daniel Muñoz, Neco Williams.
• Central midfield: James McAtee, Xaver Schlager.
• Attacking midfield: Morgan Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye.
• Striker: Liam Delap.

How could City set up in a 4-2-3-1?

• Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma.
• Back four: Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guéhi, Rúben Dias, Josko Gvardiol.
• Central midfield: Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernández.
• Attacking line: Iliman Ndiaye, Rayan Cherki, Jérémy Doku.
• Striker: Erling Haaland.

What could decide Forest vs City?

Forest scored through a wing-back at Ipswich, but a defensive giveaway prevented a win.

Can Forest's wing-backs get forward?

At Ipswich, Gibbs-White found Muñoz, who supplied Williams for Forest's goal. City conceded seven goals across their five most recent league games, including two at Villa despite having 63.2% possession. Maresca and captain Rúben Dias described the Villa goals as transitions. A quick move to Forest's wing-backs after regaining possession could threaten City even if the visitors control the ball.

Can Forest avoid giving City an easy chance?

Milenkovic's poor back pass led to Julio Enciso's equalizer for Ipswich. A similar giveaway against City could force Forest to chase the game, a difficult prospect given their recent scoring return.

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